Intent map · United States
Car insurance
Top buying situations for car insurance in the US: Contract Expiration or Renewal; Desire for Lower Premiums; Relocation to New Area. What decides the purchase: Company Reputation; Price Affordability; Coverage Scope. From real US search journeys, free to read.
What people search on the way to buying “car insurance”Intent readoutcar insuranceCar Insurance (Financial Product)USJPKRcost $0 · no sign-up
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In the US, car insurance shopping starts with “Contract Expiration or Renewal” and “Desire for Lower Premiums”, and people choose on “Company Reputation” and “Price Affordability”.
Numbers are monthly US searches.01 · cep
Buying situations
When the need starts
- Contract Expiration or Renewal723K/mo
- Desire for Lower Premiums246K/mo
- Relocation to New Area3.9K/mo
+3 more in the full graph
02 · nano intent
Goals
What they are trying to get done
- Compare Insurance Quotes723K/mo
- Understand Coverage Options35.6K/mo
- Obtain Proof of Insurance10/mo
+2 more in the full graph
03 · kbf
Decision criteria
How they choose
- Company Reputation282.7K/mo
- Price Affordability246K/mo
- Coverage Scope35.6K/mo
+3 more in the full graph
04 · threshold
Thresholds
The numbers they search for
- $40/month Premium
- $200/month Premium
- $300/month Premium
+7 more in the full graph
05 · brand
Brands in the journey
Who shows up on the way
- Erie Insurance282.7K/mo
- GEICO271.7K/mo
- USAA79.5K/mo
+9 more in the full graph
06 · pitfall
Pitfalls
What makes them hesitate
- USAA's eligibility for car insurance is restricted to military members, veterans, and their eligible families.
- Ultra-cheap auto insurance policies advertised online often come with major trade-offs in coverage.
- Car insurance rates across Washington, D.C. have climbed post-pandemic, and loyalty to a single provider does not always pay, making switching providers every few years helpful for resetting pricing.
+2 more in the full graph
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