Cheapest home and auto insurance bundle in New Jersey

Cheapest home and auto bundles in New Jersey

The total cost of a home and auto bundle depends on the base prices for the underlying home and auto insurance coverages. The discount is applied to each policy. The table below shows the average rates for home and auto insurance, as well as the total premium with and without the bundle discount.

In New Jersey, the least expensive car and home bundles are offered by New Jersey Manufacturers, followed next by State Farm.

Company	Home premium	Auto premium	Bundle premium	Without bundle premium
New Jersey Manufacturers	$958	$2,006	$2,660	$2,964
State Farm	$1,251	$2,142	$2,663	$3,393

The company offering the cheapest home and auto bundle in New Jersey

State Farm

Our take: State Farm topped the list of auto insurance companies in a recent ranking, with customers giving it extremely high satisfaction scores. The company is also the top pick for home insurance, with customers giving it high marks for customer satisfaction, ease of service and for its various policy offerings. State Farm is the biggest property and casualty insurance company in the nation.

Biggest home and auto bundle discounts in New Jersey

At 22%, the largest discount for bundling home and auto insurance can be found at State Farm. On the other hand, of the companies evaluated, the smallest multi-policy discount belongs to New Jersey Manufacturers, at 10%.

Company	Home and auto bundle discount
State Farm	22%
New Jersey Manufacturers	10%

How do home and auto bundles affect car insurance rates in New Jersey?

The table below shows New Jersey auto insurance rates before and after applying a bundling discount. The most affordable rate after the multi-policy discount belongs to State Farm at $1,811. The largest discount on auto is offered by State Farm at 15%.

Company	Auto premium before bundling	Auto premium after bundling	$ difference after bundling	% difference after bundling
State Farm	$2,142	$1,811	$331	15%
New Jersey Manufacturers	$2,006	$1,876	$130	6%

What are the best home and auto insurance companies in New Jersey?

When shopping for the right company for your home and auto insurance, it’s important to consider more than just bundling. You want a company that has a solid reputation as well as great rates. Below are the best home and auto insurance companies in New Jersey overall based on our analysis of rates, financial stability and customer complaints.

Best home insurance companies in New Jersey
Company	AM Best	NAIC	Average annual premium	Insurance.com score
Chubb Ltd	A++	0.18	$1,189	5.00
New Jersey Manufacturers	A+	0.14	$966	4.97
State Farm	A++	0.95	$1,214	3.99
National General Insurance	A+	0.92	$1,190	3.97
Franklin Mutual	A	0.71	$1,410	3.88
Farmers	A	0.54	$2,089	3.37
Plymouth Rock Assurance	A-	1.38	$2,199	2.35

Best car insurance companies in New Jersey
Company	AM Best	JD Power by state	NAIC	Average annual premium	Insurance.com score
New Jersey Manufacturers	A+	834	0.14	$1,318	4.19
Geico	A++	818	0.91	$1,563	3.16
Travelers	A++	822	0.49	$1,706	3.02
State Farm	A++	843	0.70	$2,153	2.74
Plymouth Rock Assurance	A-	807	0.45	$1,737	2.42
Progressive	A+	814	0.65	$2,187	2.34
Farmers	A	803	0.80	$2,254	2.28
Allstate	A	825	0.65	$2,294	2.15

How does bundling home and car insurance work?

The concept of bundling is pretty straightforward. You buy more than one type of insurance from the same company and, in exchange for the increased business, the insurance company gives you a discount. And there’s an additional benefit for the insurer for offering bundles: Customers who bundle are more likely to renew their policies.

You typically get discounts on both car insurance and home insurance when you bundle coverage. The discount isn’t the same for both policies. Each provider has its own discount formulas. Companies may offer a greater discount on one than the other.

The pros and cons of home and auto insurance bundles

The biggest benefit of bundling your home and auto insurance is a decreased premium.

But keep in mind that you won't always save money bundling. You could find an insurer with a low price on one of the two policies, which could result in better savings than a bundle. Here’s how that works:

If you currently pay $1,000 for car insurance from one insurer and $1,200 for home insurance from another, that's a total of $2,200.
But let's say you decide to buy your home insurance from your auto insurer. The cost for the new home insurance policy is $1,500, or $300 more than your current cost.
Your total rate under the bundle would be $2,500, a $300 increase.
That means you'd need a bundle discount of at least $400 or so to lower the total bundle rate enough to save money compared to the price you currently pay for separate policies.

That's why you should compare home and auto insurance bundle quotes to what you're paying for separate policies. Rates on bundles aren't always lower.

Should you bundle home and auto insurance in New Jersey?

Prior to signing up for an auto and home bundle, it’s important to shop around. Bundling your car and homeowners insurance has many advantages; you only have to deal with a single company and with a single bill, and you typically get a discount on both policies. However bundling isn’t always the best deal.

Some companies have cheap car insurance rates but less competitive home insurance rates, and vice versa. You might pay less overall by choosing two different companies for your insurance.

Shop around and evaluate New Jersey car insurance rates on an individual basis and with a bundling discount to make sure you’re getting the best deal before you buy.

Methodology

In the spring of 2023, Insurance.com analyzed rate and discount data from Quadrant Data Services. The rates, from 2022, are the most recent available to Insurance.com and are based on a 40-year-old male driver with a 12-mile daily commute, good credit and a clean driving history. Rates were fielded for a full-coverage policy (100/300/100 with a $500 collision and comprehensive deductible). Homeowners insurance rates are based on $300,000 in dwelling coverage with $300,000 in liability and a $1,000 deductible.

FAQs: Home and auto insurance bundling

Below are answers to common questions about bundling home and auto bundles and other multi-policy discounts that can save you money on your insurance.

How do I cancel my insurance and bundle with another company?

You should have your new policy ready to go first, as you want to avoid a lapse in coverage. Once you have the new policy start date, give your car or homeowners insurance company at least a 30-day notice of your cancellation. You can set the start date of your new policy for the day your old policy ends. By doing so, you'll ensure that your former company will stop billing you by the time your new policy is in effect. You'll also prevent any coverage gaps between the canceled policy and the new one.

Is there a limit on how many policies can be bundled?

Typically, you can purchase as many insurance policies as you want from the same company. However, that doesn’t mean you can take advantage of a bundling discount with every policy you buy. There may be a limit on the number of policies you can bundle with one company. For instance, you might only qualify for a bundling discount on the three most expensive policies. You should speak with an agent from your insurance company to learn more about the possible restrictions.

What type of insurance policies can I bundle?

Multi-policy discounts can also apply to other types of insurance policies that you buy from the same insurance company. Depending upon the insurer, you may also be able to bundle these types of insurance policies:

Condo
Renters
Motorcycle
RV
Life

Some auto insurance companies don't write homeowners insurance, but some may align themselves with a home insurer to offer a discount. Ask your agent or customer service representative to see if you can bundle multiple insurance policies.

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