Amica is the No. 2 home insurance company, receiving 4.60 out of 5 possible stars in the best home insurance companies 2024 survey. Amica had the most affordable rates of insurers surveyed and a high percentage of customers who plan to renew.
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Amica placed second overall in the Insurance.com best home insurance companies of 2024. A high percentage of Amica customers plan to renew their policies — 91% — and a majority of policyholders surveyed would recommend the company to others. Amica’s average annual premium is $2,000.
With a strong J.D. Power score of 844 out of 1,000 and a superior AM Best rating of A+, Amica is rated highly by third-party rating agencies. These scores indicate that Amica’s policyholders experience high levels of customer satisfaction and that the insurer can meet its financial obligations.
Amica home insurance is available in all states except Alaska and Hawaii.
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Amica’s standard home insurance coverage includes:
You can also add additional coverage to the standard policy:
Amica also offers a Platinum Choice policy that offers more supplemental coverage.
Amica has the lowest premiums of the carriers we surveyed. The table below shows average annual premiums for different coverage levels, all with a $1,000 deductible.
| Coverage level | Average annual rate |
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| $200,000 with $1,000 deductible and $100,000 liability | $1,473 |
| $200,000 with $1,000 deductible and $300,000 liability | $1,491 |
| $300,000 with $1,000 deductible and $100,000 liability | $1,982 |
| $300,000 with $1,000 deductible and $300,000 liability | $2,000 |
| $400,000 with $1,000 deductible and $100,000 liability | $2,423 |
| $400,000 with $1,000 deductible and $300,000 liability | $2,441 |
| $600,000 with $1,000 deductible and $100,000 liability | $3,313 |
| $600,000 with $1,000 deductible and $300,000 liability | $3,331 |
| $1,00,000 with $1,000 deductible and $100,000 liability | $5,097 |
| $1,00,000 with $1,000 deductible and $300,000 liability | $5,117 |
Only 36% of customers surveyed said they would choose discounts as one of Amica’s top three attributes. However, most insurers surveyed didn’t perform very well in the category. American Family received the highest score of 54%.
The chart below shows some of the available discounts and how each discount affects pricing. The biggest discount offered is for new homes.
| Discount type | Average rate before | Average rate after | % discount |
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| New Home | $2,000 | $1,345 | 33% |
| Insurance Score Alignment | $2,000 | $1,617 | 19% |
| Bundle | $2,000 | $1,592 | 18% |
| All Perils Deductible | $2,000 | $1,703 | 15% |
| Upgrades | $2,000 | $1,738 | 13% |
| Loyalty | $2,000 | $1,830 | 9% |
| Construction type | $2,000 | $1,889 | 6% |
| Age of home | $2,000 | $1,898 | 5% |
| Sprinklers | $2,000 | $1,898 | 5% |
| Separate Wind-Hail Deductible | $2,000 | $1,937 | 3% |
| Storm Shutter | $2,000 | $1,946 | 3% |
| Automatic payments | $2,000 | $1,960 | 2% |
| Water Safety System | $2,000 | $1,961 | 2% |
| Fire Alarm | $2,000 | $1,974 | 1% |
| Burglar Alarm | $2,000 | $1,991 | >1% |
*Based on $300,000 dwelling, $300,000 liability with a $1,000 deductible
Just like a newer home or a good insurance score can result in a premium discount, an older home or a lower insurance score can cause your rates to go up. Additionally, most insurance companies raise your rates after you file a claim.
| Reason | Average rate before | Average rate after | % increase |
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| Age of home | $2,000 | $2,019 | 1% |
| All Perils Deductible | $2,000 | $2,117 | 6% |
| Claims | $2,000 | $2,840 | 42% |
| Distance From Coast | $2,000 | $2,302 | 15% |
| Home-Based Business | $2,000 | $2,180 | 9% |
| Insurance Score Alignment | $2,000 | $2,750 | 37% |
*Based on $300,000 dwelling, $300,000 liability with a $1,000 deductible
Amica has the cheapest rates, at $2,000 annually. Seventy percent of customers were satisfied with their overall satisfaction and experience.
| Company | Average annual rate | Customer satisfaction | Ease of service | Policy offerings |
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| Amica | $2,000 | 70% | 64% | 73% |
| State Farm | $2,169 | 85% | 87% | 82% |
| American Family | $2,504 | 84% | 89% | 84% |
*Based on $300,000 dwelling, $300,000 liability with a $1,000 deductible
People have many questions about insurance coverage, and Amica is no different. Here are some of the common questions about Amica home insurance.
Yes. The Amica grace period for home insurance payments is 30 days after the bill due date, according to the company website.
Home insurance rates are increasing nationwide due to inflation and weather — and Amica is no exception. Rates may also increase due to personal factors.
Amica is a reputable company, receiving strong scores for customer satisfaction and financial strength. Ranking second in our Best Insurance Companies of 2024 ranking, Amica is considered a good homeowners insurance company.
Amica scored 76% in trustworthiness. Though a solid score, some insurers scored better.
| Company | Percent of customers who say they trust the company |
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| Amica | 76% |
| State Farm | 83% |
| American Family | 89% |
If people are happy with their insurance carrier, they’ll recommend it to friends and family. Amica scored well in this category, with 88% of policyholders surveyed saying they’d recommend it to others. While Amica received a high score, a few insurers scored better.
| Company | Percent of customers who would recommend the company to others |
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| Amica | 88% |
| Erie | 95% |
| Farmers | 82% |
Almost all of Amica's customers plan to renew. Erie again led the pack in this category, with State Farm following.
| Company | Percent of customers who plan to renew with the company |
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| Amica | 91% |
| Erie | 97% |
| State Farm | 94% |
J.D. Power is a third-party rating system that rewards points based on several factors, including the ability to pay out claims. Amica received a J.D. Power score of 844 out of 1,000, which was the second highest of all the carriers surveyed. Erie came in first in this category.
| Company | J.D. Power score |
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| Amica | 844 |
| Erie | 856 |
| Auto-Owners | 834 |
