You’ve got Buckle. Great! Now what? It’s time to cancel your other auto insurance. It’s not difficult, but it is crucial to do it correctly. You’ll find all the information you need below.
IMPORTANT: Before you cancel, make sure your Buckle coverage is confirmed. You don’t want to go a minute without coverage. Auto insurance is mandatory in most states and you need to make sure you stay within the law.
All insurance companies handle cancellations differently. Below are specific instructions for a few companies. Don't see your current auto insurance company? Contact us and we'll help you out.
People to Inform
In addition to informing your current insurer, you also need to:
- Inform your lienholder
- Contact your state’s department of motor vehicles
- Cancel automatic payments set up with your financial institution
Helpful tips
1. Know your state’s laws
Don’t go without coverage, not even for a day. Most states require you to have car insurance for your vehicle to be registered or plated. Know the law before you cancel.
2. Inform the company of cancellation
Make sure you tell your insurance company that you plan to cancel to avoid problems. You don’t want to get marked for a lapse in payment.
3. When to switch car insurance
You can switch your insurance at any time. Learn more here.
4. Get Buckle before canceling current policy
Confirm with Buckle you are covered before you cancel your old insurance to avoid problems.
Cancellation instructions by insurance company:
GEICO
GEICO accepts cancellations by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Here are the steps to cancel by phone:
1. Call (800) 841-1587
2. If prompted by the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system, say “Cancel insurance policy” and then “Auto” and then provide your Geico policy account number
3. The system will transfer your call to a licensed insurance agent
Find more information on Geico’s website.
Estimated time to cancel: 6 minutes
Geico does not charge a cancellation fee for early termination so you can cancel your policy at any time – cancel effective immediately or at a future date.
The entire unused premium that you paid will be refunded.
If you fell behind in your payments or recently added a new vehicle, you will need to pay the remaining premium before cancelling your policy.
State Farm
State Farm requires customers to cancel their insurance policy through their individual State Farm insurance agent. Your agent will explain the requirements, process the cancellation and may require written confirmation of the cancellation. If you don’t have your agent’s contact information or need a new agent, you can search on State Farm’s website, through the State Farm Mobile App or by calling State Farm Customer Service at 855-733-7333.
Estimated time to cancel: 6 minutes
State Farm does not list their cancellation policy on their website and does not provide any information regarding cancellation fees. Contact your individual State Farm agent or State Farm customer service (855-733-7333.) for questions about the cancellation policy.
If required by state law, your State Farm agent may request proof you:
1. Forfeited your license plate to state department of motor vehicles
2. Sold your vehicle
3. Obtained new insurance policy
Note: While State Farm does not post their cancellation policy publicly, you will be entitled to a refund of all or most of the unused premium you paid. Most insurance companies generally allow you to cancel your policy at any time, though some have a minimum number of days you have to give of advance notice of cancellation. Your agent will provide this information.
Check with your agent if you are entitled to a refund of any part of your premium. Typically, the entire unused premium will be refunded, though some companies keep 10% of the refund and some companies charge a fee if you cancel in the middle of the policy term. Do not make any assumptions about cancellation and refunds, confirm with your State Farm agent.
Allstate
Cancel your policy by contacting your Allstate agent.
Allstate does not accept cancellations through any other method.To find the details for your Allstate agent you can find it via:
1. Your Physical or digital insurance card
2. The Allstate website
3. Calling 1-800-ALLSTATE (1-800-255-7828); available 24/7
4. The Allstate mobile app
When you contact your agent, have your account number ready. For more info check out Allstate’s How to Cancel support page.
Estimated time to cancel: 6 minutes
You will be entitled to a refund of all or most of the unused premium you paid. Most insurance companies generally allow you to cancel your policy at any time, though some have a minimum number of days you have to give of advance notice of cancellation. Your agent will provide this information.
Check with your agent if you are entitled to a refund of any part of your premium. Typically, the entire unused premium will be refunded, though some companies keep 10% of the refund and some companies charge a fee if you cancel in the middle of the policy term.
Progressive
Call Progressive at 1-866-416-2003 to cancel your insurance plan.
For additional questions try visiting Progressive's Contact Us page.
A cancellation fee will be charged by Progressive to anyone who cancels their policy in their first term. Return premium will be refunded in current payment method at a prorated amount.
Liberty Mutual
Call Liberty Mutual at 1 (800) 290-7933 to cancel your policy. For additional info try visiting Liberty Mutual’s Cancel your Policy page.
Estimated time to cancel: 6 minutes
You will be entitled to a refund of all or most of the unused premium you paid. Most insurance companies generally allow you to cancel your policy at any time, though some have a minimum number of days you have to give of advance notice of cancellation. Your agent will provide this information.
Check with your agent if you are entitled to a refund of any part of your premium. Typically, the entire unused premium will be refunded, though some companies keep 10% of the refund and some companies charge a fee if you cancel in the middle of the policy term.
Farmers
Contact your Farmers agent for information on how to cancel.
Use Find My Agent if you don’t know your agent’s information. If you can’t reach your agent, call Farmers Customer Service at 1-888-327-6335, Mon-Fri at 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Central Time and Sat-Sun 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central Time.
Estimated time to cancel: 10 minutes
You will be entitled to a refund of all or most of the unused premium you paid. Most insurance companies generally allow you to cancel your policy at any time, though some have a minimum number of days you have to give of advance notice of cancellation. Your agent will provide this information.
Check with your agent if you are entitled to a refund of any part of your premium. Typically, the entire unused premium will be refunded, though some companies keep 10% of the refund and some companies charge a fee if you cancel in the middle of the policy term.
Nationwide
Contact your agent to request a policy cancellation.
Use Nationwide's website to find your agent if you’re not sure who your agent is. If you do not have an agent, call 877-669-6877.
Estimated time to cancel: 6 minutes
You will be entitled to a refund of all or most of the unused premium you paid. Most insurance companies generally allow you to cancel your policy at any time, though some have a minimum number of days you have to give of advance notice of cancellation. Your agent will provide this information.
Check with your agent if you are entitled to a refund of any part of your premium. Typically, the entire unused premium will be refunded, though some companies keep 10% of the refund and some companies charge a fee if you cancel in the middle of the policy term.
USAA
USAA’s recommended way to cancel your policy is to call customer service at 210-531-8722 or 800-531-8722.
You can also login to cancel your auto insurance policy here.
Mailing in your policy cancellation request letter is also an option. Include why you’d like to cancel your policy (tell them you purchased a replacement policy), along with the following information:
1. Full name and address.
2. USAA car insurance policy number.
3. Policy end date.
4. A dated signature.
5. Canceling by mail takes time, so leave at least 30 days from when you send your letter to when you’d like your policy to end.
6. Mail your letter to:
USAA
9800 Fredricksburg Rd
San Antonio, TX 78288
Estimated time to cancel by phone: 6 minutes
USAA doesn’t charge any cancellation fees. The only way you’ll pay a fee for canceling your auto insurance policy is if you let your policy lapse without informing USAA. In this case, you’ll be responsible for paying the policy premium and any late fees.
Travelers
Call 1-800-842-5075 to cancel your Traveler’s policy.
Check out Travelers Contact Us page if you have additional questions.
Estimated time to cancel: 6 minutes
You will be entitled to a refund of all or most of the unused premium you paid. Most insurance companies generally allow you to cancel your policy at any time.
Ask Travelers if you are entitled to a refund of any part of your premium. Typically, the entire unused premium will be refunded, though some companies keep 10% of the refund and some companies charge a fee if you cancel in the middle of the policy term.
American Family
The easiest way to cancel a policy with American Family insurance is to call your agent.
Not sure how to reach your agent? Find them using the agent locator. Their customer care center is also available 24/7 at 1-800-MYAMFAM (1-800-692-6326) — they can help direct you to your agent or submit a cancellation request form to your agent on your behalf.
Check out their website for more info: American Family Cancel
Estimated time to cancel: 10 minutes
You will be entitled to a refund of all or most of the unused premium you paid. Most insurance companies generally allow you to cancel your policy at any time, though some have a minimum number of days you have to give of advance notice of cancellation. Your agent will provide this information.
Check with your agent if you are entitled to a refund of any part of your premium. Typically, the entire unused premium will be refunded, though some companies keep 10% of the refund and some companies charge a fee if you cancel in the middle of the policy term.
Don’t see your company listed? Use this free cancellation request template and mail it to your prior insurance carrier today!
