Erie car insurance scored a 4.2 out of 5.0 stars in our analysis of car insurance companies. It offers competitive rates for teens and seniors and average to below-average rates for most other drivers ...

Erie earns a 9.2 out of 10 and takes our Best for Basic Insurance Coverage award due to its affordable, reliable minimum-liability insurance Nicole Cahill is a senior editor based in Charlotte, N.C.

Founded in 1925, Erie has continued to focus on affordability and exceptional customer service — two of the reasons we put it on our best car insurance companies list. We like Erie's Rate Lock® ...