Massachusetts Car Insurance

Understanding Massachusetts Car Insurance

As the leading MA car insurance provider, MAPFRE knows how important it is to get the right coverage at an affordable price in the Bay State.

Learn about coverage options and Massachusetts insurance laws by working with a knowledgeable independent insurance agent. If you know what coverage you need, getting car insurance in Massachusetts is easy. Get your free Massachusetts auto insurance quote online.

Auto insurance in Massachusetts is legally required to operate a vehicle and is necessary to register a car in MA. There are four types of mandatory car insurance coverage in Massachusetts for all private-passenger vehicles. Mandatory coverage may also be called compulsory coverage. Each has a minimum limit, listed below.

At MAPFRE, we know every single person has very specific needs when it comes to getting car insurance in Massachusetts. As the #1 auto and home insurer in Massachusetts, MAPFRE is here to help you protect what matters most.

More people insure their cars and homes in Massachusetts with MAPFRE because we deliver excellent service to our customers. You can read the reviews from thousands of customers on both Google and Trustpilot where MAPFRE has 4+ star ratings. AM Best, the leading provider of financial information for the Property/Casualty insurance industry, also gives MAPFRE Insurance a rating of “A (Excellent)”. So you can rest assured that MAPFRE Insurance will provide coverage made for real life to protect you, your car and your peace of mind.

Legal Minimum Limits for Car Insurance in Massachusetts

Since insurance laws and coverage vary state to state, it’s important to know what compulsory coverage, or mandatory car insurance coverage in Massachusetts includes.

Bodily Injury Liability Coverage in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, Bodily Injury to Others liability coverage (sometimes abbreviated as BI) is necessary to legally operate a vehicle. This coverage can help cover injuries and medical expenses (up to the limit selected) for anyone the driver harms in an at-fault accident.

In Massachusetts, Bodily Injury to Others liability is locked at $20,000 per person and $40,000 per accident, but only applies to accidents that occur within Massachusetts. Since this coverage doesn’t apply outside of Massachusetts and may not offer enough coverage for a serious accident, many drivers choose to increase their coverage by adding Optional Bodily Injury to Others.

Optional Bodily Injury to Others coverage is usually available from $20,000/$40,000 up to $500,000/$500,000 and can apply to accidents that occur anywhere in the U.S.

Damage to Someone Else’s Property Coverage in Massachusetts

Property Damage coverage can help cover repairs for property the insured damages in an at-fault accident, including damage caused to another vehicle. Be aware, the legal minimum limit for Property Damage coverage in Massachusetts is only $5,000 per accident. With the cost of parts, repairs and specialized labor on the rise, it’s important that drivers select limits that meet their needs.

Generally, coverage is available up to $250,000. Talk with an insurance agent near you to find the right limits for your specific MA insurance policy.

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in Massachusetts

Personal Injury Protection, also known as PIP or no-fault coverage, is mandatory in MA. In Massachusetts, the maximum amount of coverage available is $8,000 and depends upon whether there is health coverage available. There are also deductible options to select from.

Personal Injury Protection typically covers medical expenses, funeral expenses and lost wages as a result of an accident, regardless of fault. It can cover replacement services as well, however, Personal Injury Protection depends on whether the injured party has health insurance.

In some cases where the individual has health insurance, PIP may only cover up to $2,000, unless it’s determined that the expenses are not covered by health insurance. PIP coverage in MA does not extend to motorcycle accidents, so many motorcyclists add Medical Payments Coverage or MedPay for that reason.

Bodily Injury Caused by an Uninsured Auto Coverage in Massachusetts

The final mandatory coverage in MA is Bodily Injury Caused by an Uninsured Auto, sometimes shortened to UM. In Massachusetts, the minimum UM coverage is $20,000 per person and $40,000 per accident.

This helps cover injuries or medical expenses for the insured when the at-fault party does not have insurance or is unidentified, such as in a hit-and-run situation. In Massachusetts, where uninsured coverage is required, bodily injury settlements may be able to compensate for things health insurance typically does not, like pain and suffering.

MAPFRE Insurance also offers optional coverages to MA drivers including Comprehensive coverage, Collision and Limited Collision coverage, Medical Payments, Underinsured coverage and Optional BI to Others. It’s possible to customize your policy further with MAPFRE’s variety of value programs like Accident Forgiveness, Substitute Transportation and Towing and Labor.

A variety of national and local car insurance companies offer coverage in Massachusetts. S&P Global reported the top 10 writing companies by market share for private passenger auto insurance in Massachusetts through December 2021 (as reported in May 2022). The top auto insurance carriers in Massachusetts are listed below, based on statistically reported data only.

Although Massachusetts falls somewhere in the middle for average car insurance cost by state, it pays to research discounts. Find affordable car insurance in Massachusetts by browsing discounts, or by chatting with an independent insurance agent.

MAPFRE MA Car Insurance Discounts

MAPFRE Loyalty and AAA Member Pricing Discount: up to 10%

If you’re an active AAA member in Massachusetts, you could save up to 10% on your MAPFRE Insurance policy.

Pan Mass Challenge Discount: up to 5%

If you’ve made a donation of $25 or more to the Pan Mass Challenge within the last 12 months, you could save up to 5% on your MAPFRE Insurance policy.  Also, If you’re a MAPFRE policyholder and you participate as a rider in the Pan Mass Challenge, you could save an additional 5% on your policy.

Smart Driver Discount: up to 10%

In Massachusetts, MAPFRE Insurance has partnered with In Control to offer policyholders $50 off the course fee and up to a 10% auto policy discount after completion.

MAPFRE Insurance offers a variety of other discounts that make car insurance affordable. Talk with an agent to see which you may be eligible for.

Working with an independent insurance agent can help you find additional discounts and save you the hassle of comparing MA car insurance rates. MAPFRE Insurance is proud to partner with local independent insurance agents throughout the Bay State. To find an insurance agent closest to you, search our Agent Locator or select a city below:

Quincy Insurance Agents

Somerville Insurance Agents

Springfield Insurance Agents

Worcester Insurance Agents

MAPFRE Insurance is committed to making buying car insurance in Massachusetts a simple process. Find an agent closest to you, or start a quote online to find out if you could be saving on your Massachusetts car insurance by switching to MAPFRE.

Common Questions about MA Car Insurance

Please Note: This is meant only to provide general information about commonly available insurance coverages. Except as expressly noted, this content is not intended to describe any specific coverage offered by MAPFRE Insurance.  No coverage is provided, bound or guaranteed by this article.  Available coverages, credits and discounts vary from state to state and are subject to eligibility criteria and policy terms/conditions, which will control in the event of conflict between this article and your insurance policy. For information about your policy, please review your individual policy contract and speak with your insurance representative.

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