Travelers Auto Insurance in Tennessee
Travelers is the largest property-casualty insurer in the U.S. and writes about 2.5% of the personal-auto market. IntelliDrive telematics + ~150-year claims operations history make it a default choice for risk-averse drivers who want a balance of price and service. Here's what Travelers typically costs in Tennessee for 2026 — plus the 3 cheaper alternatives most Tennessee drivers overlook.
Read our full Travelers auto insurance reviewEstimated annual premium
$1,325
Estimated monthly
$110
Tennessee state avg
$1,525
vs Tennessee avg
-13%
Why drivers pick Travelers
Strong claims-handling and policy stability — Travelers has lower mid-policy rate creep than most direct writers (industry-low 3.2% avg annual increase vs. peer 5.5%).
Where Travelers falls short
Initial quotes for high-risk drivers (1+ at-fault claims, sub-680 FICO) run 15-25% above peer carriers — pricing softens at renewal but starts steep.
Tennessee minimum coverage requirements
- Bodily Injury Liability: 25/50 thousand per person / per accident
- Property Damage Liability: $15K
Memphis and Nashville pay roughly 25% more than rural Tennessee.
Cheaper alternatives to Travelers in Tennessee
Based on CarSavr's rate modeling, the 3 carriers below typically come in below Travelers for a comparable driver profile in Tennessee. Always quote multiple carriers — your actual savings depend on ZIP, vehicle, and driving record.
Travelers discounts available to Tennessee drivers
Travelers Tennessee rates by vehicle class
Vehicle class is one of the strongest premium drivers — pickups + EVs cost 15-25% more to insure than sedans. See the Travelers Tennessee estimate for each class:
Travelers Tennessee rates by driver profile
Driver classification is one of the strongest premium drivers — young drivers pay 2x adult rates, while seniors and low-mileage retirees save 8-18%. See the Travelers Tennessee estimate for each profile:
+100% vs standard
Travelers New Driver insurance
Tennessee · 16-24
-8% vs standard
Travelers Senior Driver insurance
Tennessee · 65+
Travelers NOT ELIGIBLE
Travelers SR-22 High-Risk insurance
Tennessee · any (SR-22 required)
-18% vs standard
Travelers Low-Mileage Driver insurance
Tennessee · any (<7,500 mi/yr)
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Methodology: Estimated annual premium is computed as Travelers's national average ($1,560) multiplied by Tennessee's state-vs-national premium index ($1,525 ÷ national average $1,789 ≈ 0.85x). Actual quotes vary by ±15-25% based on driver age, ZIP code, vehicle, mileage, and coverage selections. Sources: NAIC rate-filings 2023-2024, J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Auto Insurance Study, individual carrier rate filings. Travelers J.D. Power score: 821/1000. A.M. Best rating: A++ (2024).