Can AI compare car insurance quotes?
Yes, if you paste the quotes. It lines up coverage limits, deductibles and price so you compare the same coverage, and explains what each part means.
01Why bot
- Comparing structured numbers is easy for AI.
- Cheap quotes often have lower coverage; it makes that obvious.
- It explains insurance terms in plain English.
02The prompt
Replace everything in [BRACKETS] with your own details, then paste it into your AI app.
You are an insurance analyst. This is not financial advice. Quotes (paste each one's coverages, limits, deductibles and price): [QUOTES] My car and situation: [CAR, HOW MUCH I DRIVE, LOAN OR OWNED] Your task: compare the quotes. Rules: - MUST compare the same coverages side by side and flag where limits differ. - MUST explain each coverage type in one plain sentence. - NEVER assume coverage that isn't in the quote. Give me: a comparison table, the cheapest quote for equal coverage, and questions to ask.
03Steps
- Get at least 3 quotes with the same coverage limits.
- Paste them into the prompt.
- Confirm details with the insurer before switching.
04What can go wrong
- State minimums may not be enough protection.
- Don't cancel your old policy until the new one is active.
05What to use
06Our test runs
2 runs, each with a different made-up sample. 0 of 2 passed every check.
The made-up sample:
[QUOTES]Quote 1 – SafeGuard Insurance: - Liability: $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident Bodily Injury, $50,000 Property Damage - Collision: $500 deductible - Comprehensive: $250 deductible - Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury: $100,000/$300,000 - Medical Payments: $5,000 - Price: $1,212 per year Quote 2 – DriveSure: - Liability: $100,000/$300,000 BI, $50,000 PD - Collision: $1,000 deductible - Comprehensive: $500 deductible - Uninsured Motorist: $100,000/$300,000 - Medical Payments: $3,000 - Price: $1,089 per year Quote 3 – AutoProtect: - Liability: $50,000/$100,000 BI, $25,000 PD - Collision: $750 deductible - Comprehensive: $300 deductible - Uninsured Motorist: $50,000/$100,000 - Medical Payments: $2,500 - Price: $945 per year[CAR, HOW MUCH I DRIVE, LOAN OR OWNED]2022 Toyota Camry LE, 30,000 miles on odometer, drives about 12,000 miles per year, owned outright (no loan).
- Provide side‑by‑side comparison table
- Flag where limits differ
- Explain each coverage type in one plain sentence
- Never assume coverage not in the quote
- Give cheapest quote for equal coverage
- Didn't make up details we never gave it
What came back (excerpt):
| $500 | $300 | | Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury | $100,000/$300,000 | $100,000/$300,000 | $50,000/$100,000 | | Medical Payments | $5,000 | $3,000 | $2,500 | | Price per Year | $1,212 | $1,089 | $945 | ### Explanation of Coverage Types 1.
Read the full answer
### Comparison Table | Coverage Type | SafeGuard Insurance | DriveSure | AutoProtect | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Liability Bodily Injury | $100,000/$300,000 | $100,000/$300,000 | $50,000/$100,000 | | Liability Property Damage | $50,000 | $50,000 | $25,000 | | Collision Deductible | $500 | $1,000 | $750 | | Comprehensive Deductible | $250 | $500 | $300 | | Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury | $100,000/$300,000 | $100,000/$300,000 | $50,000/$100,000 | | Medical Payments | $5,000 | $3,000 | $2,500 | | Price per Year | $1,212 | $1,089 | $945 | ### Explanation of Coverage Types 1. **Liability Bodily Injury**: Covers the cost of injuries to others in an accident where you are at fault. 2. **Liability Property Damage**: Covers the cost of damage to others' property in an accident where you are at fault. 3. **Collision**: Covers the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle if it is damaged in an accident, regardless of who is at fault. 4. **Comprehensive**: Covers the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle if it is damaged by something other than a collision, such as theft, vandalism, or natural disasters. 5. **Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury**: Covers the cost of injuries to you or your passengers if you are hit by someone who does not have insurance. 6. **Medical Payments**: Covers the cost of medical expenses for you or your passengers, regardless of who is at fault. ### Cheapest Quote for Equal Coverage To compare the quotes directly for equal coverage, we need to match the coverages and limits. The closest match in terms of coverage limits is between SafeGuard Insurance and DriveSure, as they offer the same liability and uninsured motorist limits. However, their deductibles for collision and comprehensive differ, as well as their medical payments limits. AutoProtect offers lower limits across the board. If we consider the quotes as they are, without trying to match coverage limits perfectly due to the differences in the quotes provided: - **SafeGuard Insurance** and **DriveSure** offer higher liability and uninsured motorist coverage limits, but **DriveSure** is cheaper by $123 per year. However, **DriveSure** has higher deductibles for collision and comprehensive. - **AutoProtect** offers the lowest price but with significantly lower coverage limits across all categories. ### Questions to Ask 1. **What are the financial implications of lower coverage limits?** How might choosing a policy with lower limits (like AutoProtect) affect me financially in the event of a claim? 2. **How do deductibles impact my out-of-pocket costs?** Are the higher deductibles in DriveSure's policy worth the lower annual premium, considering my driving history and financial situation? 3. **What is the claims process like for each insurer?** How responsive and helpful are SafeGuard, DriveSure, and AutoProtect when it comes to filing and resolving claims? 4. **Are there any additional discounts available?** Could I qualify for further discounts with any of these insurers based on my vehicle's safety features, my driving record, or other factors? 5. **How do the insurers handle repairs and replacements?** Do they have preferred repair shops, and what is their process for determining the value of my vehicle if it needs to be replaced?
Verify that the answer explicitly flags differing limits as required.
The made-up sample (a messier one):
[QUOTES]Quote 1 – SafeDrive Insurance: • Liability: $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident, deductible N/A, price $842/yr • Collision: $0 deductible, $25,000 limit, included in price • Comprehensive: $250 deductible, $15,000 limit, included • Medical Payments: $5,000 limit, included • Uninsured Motorist: $100,000/$300,000, included Quote 2 – AutoProtect Co.: • Liability: $50,000 per person / $150,000 per accident, deductible N/A, price $785/yr • Collision: $500 deductible, $30,000 limit, included • Comprehensive: $500 deductible, $20,000 limit, included • Personal Injury Protection: $10,000 limit, included • Uninsured Motorist: $50,000/$150,000, included Quote 3 – BudgetShield: • Liability: $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident, deductible N/A, price $799/yr • Collision: $250 deductible, $20,000 limit, included • Comprehensive: $300 deductible, $12,000 limit, included • Medical Payments: $2,500 limit, included • Uninsured Motorist: $100,000/$300,000, included[CAR, HOW MUCH I DRIVE, LOAN OR OWNED]2019 Toyota Camry LE, about 48,000 miles on the odometer. I think I drive roughly 12,000 miles a year (≈230 miles/week) – sometimes a bit more on weekends. The car is still under a 5‑year loan (about 18 months left). Clean driving record, primary driver is 30‑year‑old male, occasional rideshare trips, garage‑parked.
- Compare same coverages side by side and flag where limits differ
- Explain each coverage type in one plain sentence
- Never assume coverage that isn't in the quote
- Provide comparison table, cheapest quote, and questions to ask
- Didn't make up details we never gave it
What came back (excerpt):
### Comparison Table | Coverage Type | Explanation | SafeDrive Insurance | AutoProtect Co.
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### Comparison Table | Coverage Type | Explanation | SafeDrive Insurance | AutoProtect Co. | BudgetShield | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Liability | Covers damages to others in an accident. | $100,000/$300,000 | $50,000/$150,000 | $100,000/$300,000 | | Collision | Covers damages to your vehicle in an accident. | $0 deductible, $25,000 limit | $500 deductible, $30,000 limit | $250 deductible, $20,000 limit | | Comprehensive | Covers damages to your vehicle not related to an accident. | $250 deductible, $15,000 limit | $500 deductible, $20,000 limit | $300 deductible, $12,000 limit | | Medical Payments/Personal Injury Protection | Covers medical expenses for you and your passengers. | $5,000 limit | $10,000 limit | $2,500 limit | | Uninsured Motorist | Covers damages if the other driver is uninsured. | $100,000/$300,000 | $50,000/$150,000 | $100,000/$300,000 | | Price | Annual cost of the insurance policy. | $842/yr | $785/yr | $799/yr | ### Cheapest Quote for Equal Coverage To find the cheapest quote for equal coverage, we need to match the coverage limits and deductibles as closely as possible across the quotes. The closest match in terms of liability and uninsured motorist coverage is between SafeDrive Insurance and BudgetShield, as they both offer $100,000/$300,000 limits. However, their collision, comprehensive, and medical payments/personal injury protection coverages differ. - SafeDrive Insurance offers a $0 deductible for collision with a $25,000 limit, a $250 deductible for comprehensive with a $15,000 limit, and $5,000 for medical payments. - BudgetShield offers a $250 deductible for collision with a $20,000 limit, a $300 deductible for comprehensive with a $12,000 limit, and $2,500 for medical payments. Given these differences, BudgetShield is the cheapest option at $799/yr when comparing policies with similar liability and uninsured motorist coverage limits. ### Questions to Ask 1. **Rideshare Coverage**: Since you mentioned occasional rideshare trips, do any of these policies cover you during rideshare activities, or would you need additional coverage? 2. **Loan/Lease Payoff**: Given your car is still under a 5-year loan, does any policy offer loan/lease payoff coverage in case the vehicle is totaled, and if so, how does it work? 3. **Deductible and Limit Adjustments**: Can the deductibles and coverage limits be adjusted to better match your needs, and how would these adjustments affect the annual premium? 4. **Discounts**: Are there any additional discounts available that you might qualify for (e.g., good student, military, bundling policies), and how much could you save? 5. **Claims Process**: What is the process for filing a claim, and how long does it typically take to resolve claims with each company? 6. **Customer Service and Ratings**: What are the insurance companies' ratings for customer service, and how do they handle policyholder inquiries and issues? 7. **Coverage for Garage-Parked Vehicle**: Does parking your vehicle in a garage qualify you for any discounts or affect your premium in any way? 8. **Mileage Variations**: How would an increase or decrease in your annual mileage affect your premium, and are there any discounts for low mileage drivers?
Verify that differing limits are explicitly flagged.
How each run works: we fill the prompt with a made-up sample, run it once in Llama 3.3 70B, and GPT-OSS 120B grades the answer against the prompt's own rules. Word limits are counted by code, and every quote flagged as made up is checked against the full answer. Your results can differ. How we test.