How Many Auto Insurance Companies Are There?

Worldwide, the number is in the thousands if you count every licensed P&C company. For shopping, ignore the global total. Count how many will actually sell you a policy at your address.

United States

Hundreds of companies write some auto premium. A few national brands dominate ads. Regionals and nonstandard carriers fill the gaps. Full write-up: how many U.S. auto insurers.

Canada

Fewer household names, plus public auto in some provinces. See Canada's company count.

How many should you compare?

Three to five solid quotes beat twenty junk forms. Match limits, list every driver, and confirm the price after underwriting. How quotes work.