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Is Liberty Mutual Car Insurance Good? Reviews and Expert Insights

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Liberty Mutual is a good fit for drivers who want to soup up their coverage with some extra protections, such as their Better Car Replacement and Original Parts Replacement options. The company sports an A (Excellent) financial strength rating from AM Best, which reflects excellent capacity to pay claims,¹ and it ranked third for overall claims satisfaction according to J.D. Power's 2025 study.²

The downside: Be prepared to pay a little more in premiums compared to other carriers.

Note: Safeco was a Liberty Mutual subsidiary until recently, and many other sites still refer to Safeco in connection with Liberty Mutual. But Liberty Mutual retired the Safeco brand effective April 25, 2026. All personal lines now sell under the Liberty Mutual name.³

How much does Liberty Mutual car insurance cost?

Your Liberty Mutual premium will depend on a variety of factors, including:

  • Location

  • Amount and type of coverage selected

  • Your driving record

  • Your age

  • How much you drive

  • Your vehicle make, model, and year

  • Whether you have certain anti-theft or safety devices installed

In many jurisdictions, your premium may also be affected by your sex, marital status, and personal credit rating.

The national average full coverage cost is about $187 per month, or $2,245 per year. But averages aren't quotes, what you'll actually pay depends on you. Compare with Luva to see your real number.

What does Liberty Mutual car insurance cover?

Liberty Mutual offers liability, collision, comprehensive, uninsured motorist, medical payments and personal injury protection, though policy specifics and availability vary by state.⁴

Additionally, Liberty Mutual offers several optional coverage enhancements, described below.

CoverageDescriptionRestrictions

Better Car Replacement⁴

If car is totaled by a covered hazard, reimburses for a replacement one model year newer with 15,000 fewer miles

Owned cars only, not leased

New Car Replacement

If eligible car is stolen or totaled in its first year and under 15,000 miles, reimburses for a new car of the same make and model, less deductible

Under a year old, under 15,000 miles, no previous owners, not leased, with collision and comprehensive

Liberty Mutual Deductible Fund⁵

Builds a balance that cuts deductible at claim time

Requires collision coverage with a deductible

Accident Forgiveness⁶

Liberty Mutual won't raise premium after a single first accident

New applicants with five years of no accidents or violations at any insurer; not sold in California

Original Parts Replacement

Uses OEM parts when available; otherwise a new non-OEM or reconditioned OEM part

Generally private-passenger vehicles up to 10 years old with collision and comprehensive

Lifetime Repair Guarantee

Guarantees work done at a Liberty Mutual network shop

Network shops only

GAP insurance

Covers the gap between loan balance and car value

Generally cheaper than the dealer's version

Teachers' Auto Insurance

Adds benefits on school property and at school events

Requires qualifying employment

Mexico car insurance

Connects a separate temporary Mexico policy through a partner

Buy an accepted Mexican policy before crossing

What discounts does Liberty Mutual offer?

Liberty Mutual policyholders can qualify for discounts in many different ways. These can lower your premium substantially, and you can qualify for multiple discounts at a time. These discounts can really add up.

Here’s a look at their discounts and who qualifies:

Source: Figures as advertised by Liberty Mutual, not a prediction of your savings; current as of August 2026. Individual savings, discount terms, and availability vary by state, coverage, and driver profile.
DiscountQualificationsAdvertised Savings
RightTrackDrivers enrolled in the telematics program10%–15% to enroll, up to 30% after the qualifying period
Multi-policy (bundling)More than one Liberty Mutual policyVaries
Multi-carMore than one vehicle on the policyVaries
HomeownerHomeowners, insured with Liberty Mutual or notVaries
MilitaryActive, retired, and reserve U.S. Armed Forces membersVaries
Early shopperGetting a quote before your current policy expiresVaries
Good studentFull-time students with a B average or betterVaries
Student away at schoolStudents who drive the car only occasionallyVaries
Claims-freeNo claims historyVaries
Violation-freeNo violationsVaries
Preferred paymentBank autopay, or paying in one or two installmentsVaries
PaperlessPaperless billingVaries

Savings vary by state and by how you buy. Some discounts apply to specific coverages only, and applicants are individually underwritten.⁷

Is Liberty Mutual RightTrack worth it?

RightTrack is Liberty Mutual's Telematics program. There are two versions depending on your state: 

  • RightTrack Continuous: Requires ongoing tracking. Gives an initial 15% discount if all drivers participate (10% for partial policy participation) and up to 30% total savings for safe driving.

  • RightTrack 90-Day: Tracks driving for 90 days. Offers an initial 10% or 15% state-dependent discount and up to 30% in overall safe-driver savings.⁸

Once you complete your initial assessment period, you can earn even more of a discount, depending on your driving record and the behaviors tracked under the program. However, poor results under RightTrack can potentially cause your premiums to increase at renewal rather than decrease.

Is Liberty Mutual good for bundling?

Yes. In fact, Liberty Mutual advertises average savings of more than $950 for those who bundle auto and home insurance with the company.⁹

Note: this is the average reported by new customers who switched to Liberty Mutual between October 2024 and September 2025 and said they saved, not a guaranteed discount, and the comparison excludes Massachusetts.

Does Liberty Mutual have good customer satisfaction?

Liberty Mutual's formal claims score sits above the industry average, while its customer reviews turn on price and on the difficulty of reaching a person.

MeasureResultWhat it tells you

AM Best financial strength¹

A (Excellent), stable outlook, affirmed Sept. 10, 2025

Excellent capacity to pay claims

J.D. Power 2025 claims satisfaction²

730 against a 700 study average

Claims handling beats the industry

J.D. Power 2026 auto insurance study¹⁰

Industry average 644 of 1,000

General benchmark across price, trust, and service

CRASH Network 2026 Insurer Report Card¹¹

D+, 81st of 91 insurers, score 348

Collision repairers' view of claims practices, not a consumer survey

Compared to competitors, Liberty Mutual scored higher than Nationwide, State Farm, GEICO and Progressive in the 2025 J.D. Power claims study.²

Liberty Mutual

730

Nationwide

729

State Farm

716

GEICO

697

Progressive

673

The 2025 J.D. Power U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study set the industry average at 700. J.D. Power ranked Liberty Mutual third at 730, behind Erie Insurance at 743 and NJM at 731.²

What are the pros and cons of Liberty Mutual car insurance?

ProsCons

One of the broadest add-on menus among national carriers

Accident Forgiveness is new-customers-only and excluded in California⁶

Above-average claims satisfaction in J.D. Power's 2025 study²

Relatively expensive compared to most competitors

Excellent mobile app and website

How do I get a Liberty Mutual car insurance quote?

For the best experience, have some information handy before you shop, including:

  • Driver’s license numbers for each driver in your household

  • VIN for each vehicle

  • Current declarations page from your existing carrier

  • Annual mileage

Luva allows you to get multiple quotes from multiple car insurance companies in your area – so you can compare them side-by-side, saving both money and time.

Who is Liberty Mutual car insurance best for?

Liberty Mutual suits drivers who value the added optional coverages such as Better Car Replacement, Original Parts Replacement, and the Deductible Fund benefit, who want access to a live agent, and who are comfortable paying a little extra for added protection.

It’s often not the best fit if you’re extremely price-sensitive, and all you want is the minimum liability coverage, and you plan to skip collision and comprehensive coverage.

Liberty Mutual car insurance: FAQs

  1. 1.AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Liberty Mutual Holding Company Inc. and Its Subsidiaries — AM Best
  2. 2.2025 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study — J.D. Power
  3. 3.Liberty Mutual Insurance Retires Safeco Brand — Liberty Mutual Insurance
  4. 4.Car Insurance Coverage Types — Liberty Mutual Insurance
  5. 5.Deductible Fund: How It Works — Liberty Mutual Insurance
  6. 6.Accident Forgiveness Insurance Coverage — Liberty Mutual Insurance
  7. 7.Car Insurance Discounts — Liberty Mutual Insurance
  8. 8.RightTrack — Liberty Mutual Insurance
  9. 9.Car Insurance — Liberty Mutual Insurance
  10. 10.2026 U.S. Auto Insurance Study — J.D. Power
  11. 11.2026 Insurer Report Card — CRASH Network
Jason Van SteenwykFormer Insurance Agent

Jason Van Steenwyk is a financial and insurance industry writer with more than 25 years of experience covering insurance, personal finance, and investing. He began as a staff reporter for Mutual Funds Magazine, a Time, Inc. (FORTUNE Group) title, and has since written extensively on insurance, risk management, personal finance, HR, and business management. His work has been published by Time, Inc., the Journal of Financial Planning, SeekingAlpha, Wealth Management, NerdWallet, Bankrate, ThinkAdvisor, and many other outlets. A former insurance agent himself, Jason focuses on helping readers understand their coverage and find policies that fit their needs and budget. He lives in Kailua, Hawaii.

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