00:00Erie Insurance is currently the strongest choice if your priority is auto-claim satisfaction,
00:05based on the latest available J.D. Power Claims Study.
00:09Its 2025 score was 743-1000, the highest among eligible insurers,
00:17versus a 700-point industry average asterisk asterisk.
00:21The study surveyed 9 for 55 customers who had settled an auto-claim during the previous 9 months.
00:271. Erie Insurance
00:29743 asterisk ranked number 1 overall, with particularly strong results in trust,
00:35fairness of settlement, communication, and claim handling.
00:39It is the clearest choice if your main concern is how an insurer handles a claim,
00:43although availability is concentrated in a limited number of states.
00:472. NJM
00:49731 asterisk ranked number 2 and is especially relevant in the Mid-Atlantic,
00:54making it a strong alternative where available.
00:573. Liberty Mutual
00:59730 asterisk ranked number 3 nationally and has broader availability than Erie or NJM,
01:05so it can be a practical option for drivers outside their service areas.
01:094. Nationwide
01:11729 asterisk, just one point behind Liberty Mutual and widely available,
01:17making it another strong nationwide alternative.
01:195. Amica, 718 asterisk below the national leaders for claims satisfaction,
01:25but its overall customer service performance can be particularly strong in New England.
01:30The answer changes by state, eligibility, and claim type.
01:34For example, USAA scored star star 741 star star, nearly matching Erie,
01:40but JD Power does not rank it for awards because of eligibility requirements.
01:44Total loss claims are also more difficult. Satisfaction was 9 points lower,
01:50and only 58% of customers said the insurer's total loss valuation fully met expectations.
01:56Practical takeaway. If Erie is available in your state, compare its quote and coverage against NJM,
02:02Liberty Mutual and Nationwide, don't choose solely on premium price.
02:07For a claim-focused buyer, Erie is the strongest evidence-based starting point as of 2026.
02:14Finally, remember that everything we discussed today is for educational purposes only
02:19and does not constitute financial advice.
02:21Good luck to everyone, and see you in the next video.