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Shelter Insurance review 2025

Updated Jan 09, 2025
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At a glance

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Rating: 3.9 stars out of 5
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Rating: 4.1 stars out of 5

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Cost & ratings

Rating: 4.2 stars out of 5

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Rating: 4 stars out of 5

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Support

Rating: 3.8 stars out of 5

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Rating: 3.25 stars out of 5

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Coverage

Rating: 4.33 stars out of 5

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Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5

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Life

Rating: 3.7 stars out of 5

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Rating: 4.3 stars out of 5

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Coverage

Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5

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Rating: 3 stars out of 5

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Shelter car insurance review

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Pros

  • Ranked No. 1 for customer satisfaction in the Central region per J.D. Power
  • Robust coverage options
  • Roadside assistance and new car replacement included in all policies
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Cons

  • Not available nationwide
  • High average rates for young drivers
  • No accident forgiveness
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Good driver, good credit
Shelter full coverage premium
$2,352
National full coverage premium
$2,670
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$4,344
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$4,717
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$2,413
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$3,255
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$2,918
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$3,842
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$2,748
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$5,185
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Shelter full coverage premium
$3,232
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$5,743
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$2,954
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$4,954
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$5,301
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$5,429
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$3,255
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$3,299
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$2,862
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$2,855
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$2,352
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$2,670
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$1,898
National full coverage premium
$2,405
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$2,352
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$2,670
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$1,898
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$2,405
*All rates displayed are average annual rates. Rates are based on our good driver profile, with 16- and 18-year-old drivers added to their parents’ policy.
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*All rates displayed are average annual rates.
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Shelter home insurance review

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Pros

  • Ample endorsement options
  • Several discounts are available
  • A (Excellent) financial strength rating per AM Best
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Cons

  • Not available in every state
  • Customer service only available during business hours
  • Average rates are not available
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Shelter life insurance review

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Pros

  • Several types of life insurance available
  • Numerous riders offered
  • Term life available without a medical exam
  • May qualify the auto policy for a companion discount
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Cons

  • Lacks nationwide availability
  • Customer service is not available 24/7
  • No online quotes

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Shelter

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Cost & ratings

Rating: 3.7 stars out of 5
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Coverage

Rating: 4.2 stars out of 5
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Support

Rating: 4.2 stars out of 5
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Rating: 3.8 stars out of 5
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Rating: 3.8 stars out of 5
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Rating: 3.2 stars out of 5
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OVERVIEW
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If Shelter Insurance’s limited availability is an issue, you may want to check out Electric Insurance, which writes policies in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Electric’s auto insurance coverage options are robust, and like Shelter, it also offers homeowners insurance.
Owned by Allstate, Encompass offers a staggering number of discounts. If you’re looking for ways to lower your premium, this could be a good company for you. Encompass also operates in 40 states and offers accident forgiveness, a perk that Shelter lacks.
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Accident forgiveness available
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AVG FULL COV. AUTO RATE
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$3,102 $3,042
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Our insurance editorial team includes licensed agents with decades of combined experience, and we used our intimate knowledge of the industry to conduct this in-depth Shelter insurance review.

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Is Shelter a good insurance company?

Reddit User 1*
Apr 11, 2024
Best insurance in Indiana
“Shelter Insurance. Have had home and auto with them for 20 years and they still consistently come in with the best rates and deductibles.”
Reddit User 2*
May 25, 2024
Abrupt rate increase
“Holy cow. My 2020 Accord went from $436 in December, to $650 per six months insurance for June. Shelter insurance, which is usually cheaper than most of the named carriers. Seems like a ridiculous increase since I've had no tickets in the last 20 years. And never had an accident. I'm 66, so I'm wondering if it's my age as well as tornado damage hitting the Midwest this Spring?”
TrustPilot User 1*
Aug 22, 2022
Local offices
“I have had many auto and home insurance companies cover my stuff. After a bad experience with a difference homeowner insurance company I searched for another and found Shelter. They have been AMAZING! Local offices mean I receive personal attention. Very very happy with Shelter and I will never switch to another company.”
TrustPilot User 2*
Dec 1, 2023
They raised my rates without having filed a...
“They raised my rates without having filed a claim. I am a senior citizen and retired. I will definitely change insurance carriers in 6 months. However, the salesman was very responsive to me.”

Methodology

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40 year old
Single male and female driver
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2023 Toyota Camry
Primary vehicle
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Good credit score
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Clean driving record
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Commutes 5 days

Bodily injury liability

$100,000 per person
$300,000 per accident

Property damage liability

$50,000 per accident

Personal injury protection

$100,000 per accident

Uninsured motorist bodily injury

$100,000 per person
$300,000 per accident

Collision deductible

$500

Comprehensive deductible

$500
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Rating: 5 stars out of 5
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  • Cost & ratings 50%
  • Coverage & savings 30%
  • Support 20%

What policyholders are saying about Shelter

CTA Shelter has 25 reviews

Shelter has 25 reviews

Dive into community reviews below and see what others think about Shelter.

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25 ratings
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96% of consumers
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Score breakdown
5 stars
80%
4 stars
16%
3 stars
4%
2 stars
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1 star
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Score by category
Overall rating 4.8 / 5
Original cost 4.1 / 5
Coverage 4.4 / 5
Customer Support 4.7 / 5
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In May 2024, Bankrate collaborated with market research firm SliceMR to survey over 1,500 insurance customers nationwide, asking policyholders to rate their insurer’s cost, coverage, customer support and overall experience on a five-point scale. Bankrate and SliceMR collected and analyzed these customer ratings, along with website analytics and responses to three open-ended questions regarding customer experience. Responses are based on individual policyholders’ policy details and personal experience, and therefore cannot be verified for accuracy. Users received an incentive for their feedback. All ratings are unedited and have not been reviewed or approved by insurance carriers. User-generated ratings are separate from carrier Bankrate Scores — which are calculated based on our proprietary methodology — and may not match.

Community Reviews

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Anonymous Policyholder
August 20, 2024
How does this insurer compare to insurance companies you’ve had in the past?
This is the best I have had other and the pass but Themis the best
Name the number one reason that you’d recommend staying with this insurer and the number one reason that you’d consider leaving for a different company.
Because they work with you and the prices are reasonable
Insurance Type
Auto + Home
Score by category
Original cost 5 / 5
Customer Support 5 / 5
Coverage 5 / 5
Anonymous Policyholder
August 20, 2024
What made you choose this insurer over others for your auto and/or home insurance?
They offered me the best price
Name the number one reason that you’d recommend staying with this insurer and the number one reason that you’d consider leaving for a different company.
I love their low monthly payments and would not consider leaving them
Insurance Type
Auto
Score by category
Original cost 5 / 5
Customer Support 5 / 5
Coverage 5 / 5
Anonymous Policyholder
August 20, 2024
What made you choose this insurer over others for your auto and/or home insurance?
Great rates and great customer service
Name the number one reason that you’d recommend staying with this insurer and the number one reason that you’d consider leaving for a different company.
Great annual rates and low interest rates
Insurance Type
Auto + Home
Score by category
Original cost 5 / 5
Customer Support 5 / 5
Coverage 5 / 5
Anonymous Policyholder
August 20, 2024
How does this insurer compare to insurance companies you’ve had in the past?
Lower prices better annual rates and easy to work with
Name the number one reason that you’d recommend staying with this insurer and the number one reason that you’d consider leaving for a different company.
Great premiums and rates
Insurance Type
Auto + Home
Score by category
Original cost 4 / 5
Customer Support 5 / 5
Coverage 5 / 5
Anonymous Policyholder
August 20, 2024
How does this insurer compare to insurance companies you’ve had in the past?
It's in my local area and so I can go to the office and I also know the agent because he lives locally and I have known him since he was a child, so there is a personal connection that I haven't had with other insurance companies. They have the lowest prices and so I deal with them.
Name the number one reason that you’d recommend staying with this insurer and the number one reason that you’d consider leaving for a different company.
For staying, they are friendly and I know of them. For leaving, the only reason that I would leave is if the other prices were way lower, which I doubt that can happen.
Insurance Type
Auto
Score by category
Original cost 5 / 5
Customer Support 5 / 5
Coverage 5 / 5
Anonymous Policyholder
August 20, 2024
What made you choose this insurer over others for your auto and/or home insurance?
Hav3 had it for ahwile...it's been affordable
Name the number one reason that you’d recommend staying with this insurer and the number one reason that you’d consider leaving for a different company.
If price and value became better with another company
Insurance Type
Auto
Score by category
Original cost 5 / 5
Customer Support 5 / 5
Coverage 5 / 5
Anonymous Policyholder
August 20, 2024
How does this insurer compare to insurance companies you’ve had in the past?
It is cheaper
Name the number one reason that you’d recommend staying with this insurer and the number one reason that you’d consider leaving for a different company.
It costs less,if the price changes
Insurance Type
Auto
Score by category
Original cost 3 / 5
Customer Support 4 / 5
Coverage 3 / 5
Anonymous Policyholder
August 20, 2024
What made you choose this insurer over others for your auto and/or home insurance?
Found an agent that was good
Name the number one reason that you’d recommend staying with this insurer and the number one reason that you’d consider leaving for a different company.
Like the agent, but if there was a cheaper insurance with a good agent we'd consider
Insurance Type
Auto + Home
Score by category
Original cost 4 / 5
Customer Support 5 / 5
Coverage 5 / 5
Anonymous Policyholder
August 20, 2024
What made you choose this insurer over others for your auto and/or home insurance?
It's what my mother and father used
How does this insurer compare to insurance companies you’ve had in the past?
My experience with this insurer lived up to all my expectations and exceeded actually
Insurance Type
Auto + Home
Score by category
Original cost 4 / 5
Customer Support 5 / 5
Coverage 5 / 5
Anonymous Policyholder
August 20, 2024
How does this insurer compare to insurance companies you’ve had in the past?
It’s the best they have good customer service
Insurance Type
Home
Score by category
Original cost 4 / 5
Customer Support 5 / 5
Coverage 4 / 5
Written by
R.E. Hawley
Senior writer, Insurance
R.E. Hawley is a senior writer for Bankrate. Prior to joining Bankrate’s insurance editorial team in 2024, they worked as senior writer for a popular car ownership and insurance comparison app, leading a team of over a dozen writers in creating customer-focused financial advice content on topics ranging from insurance to vehicle reliability and auto loan refinance. R.E. holds a personal lines insurance license.
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