Best home insurance companies
Home insurance is a rebuild promise, not a subscription. These are the major writers we have researched so far, organised by who each one serves best — with market position sourced from NAIC data, not brochures.
Context: your dwelling limit matters more than your brand choice. Insurers rate the cost to rebuild; if your limit has not kept up with construction costs (U.S. median rebuild ≈ $280/sq ft by NerdWallet’s analysis of First Street data), a cheap premium can hide a six-figure gap. Run our premium estimator to see the range your home should price in.
| Company | Best for | Our rating | How it sells | Why it is on this list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Farm | One agent for home and auto | Not yet rated — see methodology | Agent-led: homeowners sold and serviced through ~19,000 local agents; bundling with its market-leading auto book is the usual play. | Largest U.S. homeowners insurer — about 18% of homeowners premiums written (NAIC 2024) — and the largest auto insurer. Mutual company, founded 1922, Bloomington, Illinois. Read the full profile |
| Allstate | Agency coverage with strong digital tools | Not yet rated — see methodology | Primarily local agencies, backed by a mature app and online servicing; broad endorsement menu (water backup, equipment breakdown). | Second-largest U.S. homeowners writer, about 9% of premiums (NAIC 2024). Founded 1931, Northbrook, Illinois (NYSE: ALL). |
| USAA | Military families (eligibility required) | Not yet rated — see methodology | Direct (online/phone). Membership is limited to military members, veterans, and their families — if you are not eligible, skip this row. | Third-largest homeowners writer, about 7% of premiums (NAIC 2024). USAA (United Services Automobile Association) was founded in 1922 in San Antonio, Texas, by Army officers insuring each other. |
| Amica | Service quality over scale | Not yet rated — see methodology | Direct with a mutual, policyholder-owned model; smaller than the giants, chosen for claims experience rather than shelf breadth. | Amica Mutual, founded 1907, Lincoln, Rhode Island. Ranked highest in the homeowners segment of the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Home Insurance Study. |
| Liberty Mutual | Buying direct online | Not yet rated — see methodology | Direct online quoting plus agent options through its network; large national footprint and a wide discount list (new home, claims-free, smart-home devices). | Founded 1912, Boston, Massachusetts (Liberty Mutual Insurance); fourth-largest homeowners writer, about 6% of premiums (NAIC 2024). |
How we ranked these companies
Rankings here are “best for” fits, not a single overall winner. Inputs, per our methodology: the 5-point evidence check (identity and licensing, pricing transparency, complaint patterns, refund terms, independent evidence), market position and availability, sales model (agent vs. direct vs. marketplace), and documented plan features. Commercial relationships are never an input. Every company shows “Not yet rated” until its full evidence-check profile is published — we do not invent scores to fill a table.
What to do next
Estimate your range first
The home premium estimator turns your rebuild cost into a sourced premium range.
Bundle check
The same companies dominate auto. Compare bundling against our auto rankings before assuming the bundle wins.
Sources for company facts (checked October 2026): NAIC homeowners market-share data (via S&P Global Market Intelligence / III and NAIC market-share reporting): State Farm ~18.2%, Allstate ~9.0%, USAA ~6.9%, Liberty Mutual ~6.1% of homeowners multi-peril premiums (2024). USAA — founded 1922, San Antonio; membership eligibility limited to the military community. Amica — founded 1907, Lincoln, RI; highest-ranked in the homeowners segment of the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Home Insurance Study (680/1,000). Liberty Mutual — founded 1912, Boston, MA. Allstate — founded 1931, Northbrook, IL.