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Auto Insurance Agencies in San Diego, CA

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Auto insurance in San Diego: what to know

San Diego has 1,389,526 residents in 530,412 households. We list 53 agencies for auto insurance in San Diego. Here is what the local numbers say about the cover people here need.

San Diego at a glance

Population and housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Agency count: our listings.

Natural hazard risk in San Diego County

FEMA rates the overall natural hazard risk in San Diego County, where most San Diego agencies we list are located, as Very High compared with other U.S. counties. The hazards it rates highest:

  • WildfireVery High

    Fire is a standard cause of loss on home policies. In high-risk areas, check that the dwelling limit would rebuild the home at today’s costs.

    Home insurance in San Diego
  • Inland floodingVery High

    Most home and renters policies do not cover flood damage. Flood cover is a separate policy, from the National Flood Insurance Program or a private insurer, and an NFIP policy usually starts 30 days after you buy it.

    Flood insurance in California
  • EarthquakeRelatively High

    Standard home policies do not cover earthquake damage. It is bought as a separate policy or added to a home policy.

    Earthquake insurance

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 release. Ratings compare each county with all other U.S. counties.

Insurance companies San Diego agencies work with

Of the 53 San Diego agencies whose appointments we hold, how many are appointed with each company. An appointed agency can quote and sell that company’s policies.

  1. Travelers29 agencies
  2. The Hartford25 agencies
  3. Nationwide22 agencies
  4. Liberty Mutual19 agencies
  5. Travelers (Standard Fire)19 agencies
  6. Employers18 agencies
  7. Safeco18 agencies
  8. Liberty Mutual (Safeco)17 agencies
  9. Nationwide (Allied)15 agencies
  10. Nationwide (Colonial)15 agencies

Source: insurance company appointments in state records, as listed on each agency’s profile.

Where San Diego agencies are

San Diego agencies we list sit in 19 ZIP codes, mostly in San Diego County.

  • 9210112 agencies
  • 921087 agencies
  • 921315 agencies
  • 921114 agencies
  • 921234 agencies
  • 921062 agencies
  • 921072 agencies
  • 921172 agencies
  • 921212 agencies
  • 921262 agencies
  • 921282 agencies
  • 921302 agencies
  • 921031 agency
  • 921041 agency
  • 921091 agency
  • 921151 agency
  • 921271 agency
  • 921541 agency
  • 921691 agency
Where can I find auto insurance in San Diego?

Browse the agencies on this page, search by name, or pick the insurance you need in the filters to see only the agencies that offer it.

What does auto insurance cover?

Covers your car for damage, theft and the harm you could cause to others.

Which insurance companies do San Diego agencies work with?

Among the 53 San Diego agencies whose appointments we hold, the companies they are most often appointed with are Travelers (29), The Hartford (25), Nationwide (22), Liberty Mutual (19), Travelers (Standard Fire) (19). An appointed agency can quote that company's policies.

Do I need flood insurance in San Diego?

FEMA's National Risk Index rates inland flooding risk in San Diego County as Very High compared with other U.S. counties. Most home and renters policies do not cover flood damage. Flood cover is a separate policy, from the National Flood Insurance Program or a private insurer, and an NFIP policy usually starts 30 days after you buy it.

How do I choose an agency?

Call two or three. Ask which companies they can quote for you, how they handle claims, and who you will deal with after you buy. An independent agency can compare several insurers in one call.

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