With pristine beaches near Mobile, endless culinary destinations in Huntsville and some of the best college football spectacles in the country in Tuscaloosa and Auburn, there's plenty to do in Alabama. But before you go exploring The Heart of Dixie, make sure the vehicle you're doing it in is well protected first!
Keep it safe with flexible, reliable car insurance from Nationwide, and get back to your adventures with peace of mind.
Take advantage of Nationwide's features
Nationwide makes it easy for you to find dependable auto insurance in Alabama. We can show you options so you can choose the coverage that's right for your needs, goals and budget.
Explore the features below to learn more about what we can offer you:
Alabama car insurance discounts
Nationwide makes it easy to find affordable car insurance. Find out which discounts can be applied to your policy by applying online for a quote or speaking with your local agent. Nationwide offers a range of car insurance discounts that can help lower your monthly premium, you may be eligible for these exclusive discounts below:
When you have Nationwide as your insurance provider you can bundle your car insurance policy with home, renters, boat, and multi-car. By protecting your property with Nationwide, you can save money and simply your life.
SmartRide rewards safe driving. Get an instant discount when you sign up. The safer you drive, the higher the discount you could earn.2
Nationwide offers a student discount for drivers age 16 to 24 who maintain a B average or better and are full-time students.
This discount applies to drivers age 55+ who have completed and passed a state-approved defensive driving safety course.
If you have an anti-theft device installed in your car you may be eligible for a discount. Savings vary based on the type of device installed. Proof of installed device may be required.
It is important to maintain a clean driving record. If you have at least 5 years of safe driving, you could be eligible for safe driver discount.
Get a one-time discount for setting up monthly recurring bill pay from your checking or savings account.
Accident free
When you maintain an accident-free driving record you could earn up to 10% reduction in your monthly premium.
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Find Nationwide insurance near you in Alabama
Minimum insurance requirements for Alabama
The minimum amount of Alabama auto insurance coverage is $25,000/$50,000/$25,000. In the event of a covered accident, your limits for bodily injury are $25,000 per person, with a total maximum of $50,000 per incident. It also covers up to $25,000 for damage to another person’s property.
Liability coverage
Liability coverage provides for your legal defense if a lawsuit is brought against you as a result of a covered accident. As a resident of Alabama, there are two types of liability coverage your insurance policy must include: property damage and bodily injury.
- Property damage safeguards your assets if you are found legally responsible for a covered accident. It covers certain damage you may cause to the property or vehicle of another party.
- Bodily injury safeguards your assets if you’re found legally responsible for a covered accident, including certain expenses associated with bodily harm sustained by the other parties.
Comprehensive
This type of Alabama auto insurance coverage is used to repair your vehicle when physical damage occurs from non-collision related incidents (subject to deductible). Such incidents include theft, fire, vandalism, glass breakage, and contact with animals.
Collision
Collision coverage is used to repair your vehicle when physical damage occurs from collision with another vehicle or object (subject to deductible).
Optional Alabama insurance coverages
It’s often a good idea to add the following coverages to your policy so you can enjoy the security of being protected on the road:
Uninsured/underinsured motorist - bodily injury
If you're involved in an accident where the other party is at fault and either uninsured or doesn't carry enough coverage, uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may cover your bodily injury damages.
Medical benefits
This insurance may cover reasonable and necessary medical expenses or funerals for you and others who are covered under your policy in an accident, regardless of who is at fault, up to the amount you choose.
Note: May not be selected if choosing Family Compensation.
Family compensation
This option may cover necessary medical, confinement and death benefits for you or relatives in the event of an accident, regardless of who is at fault.
Note: May not be selected if choosing Medical Benefits.
Nationwide coverage in Alabama
[1] Guarantee is limited to alternative parts identified on appraisal and used in repair. Also, work performed at an On Your Side Auto Repair Center includes workmanship guarantee. For informational purposes only. Program terms and conditions are controlling.
[2] Discounts do not apply to all coverage elements; actual savings vary by state, coverage selections, rating factors and policy changes. Enrollment discount applies during data collection; final discount is calculated on driving behavior and could be zero. Final discount applies at the next policy renewal and remains until drivers or vehicles on the policy change.
Insurance terms, definitions and explanations are intended for informational purposes only and do not in any way replace or modify the definitions and information contained in individual insurance contracts, policies or declaration pages, which are controlling. Such terms and availability may vary by state and exclusions may apply.