More auto insurance companies are jumping on board Allstate’s move earlier this week to give back up to $600 million in premiums to customers because people are driving less due to coronavirus shut-downs.

That’s in addition to good news from the governor.

Gov. Phil Murphy today announced that New Jerseyans who can’t pay their insurance bills because of the coronavirus pandemic will get some much-needed help.

He signed an executive order that extends the grace period for people who can’t pay their health or dental insurance premiums by 60 days. And, those with home insurance, auto insurance, renters insurance, life insurance, insurance premium-financing arrangements — and others — will have a 90-day grace period, Murphy said.

Last month, consumer groups called for insurers to give back premiums because people are driving less.

Here’s a rundown of what New Jersey’s largest auto insurers plan on doing. Not all of them have said they are planning to return premiums.

Most said they are awaiting regulatory approval from N.J. and the other states in which they operate.

Allstate

Allstate said Wednesday that customers would receive what it’s calling “Shelter-In Place Paybacks,” promising up to $600 million will be returned to customers over the next two months.

“This is fair because less driving means fewer accidents,” Tom Wilson, the company’s chair, president and chief executive officer said in a statement.

The company said most customers will receive 15% of their monthly premiums in both April and May through a credit to their bank account, credit card or Allstate account.

Farmers

Farmers and 21st Century auto customers customers would receive a 25% reduction in their April premiums “to reflect the changed driving environment resulting from various stay-at-home guidelines issued across the country.”

"We are committed to helping customers during this unprecedented time,” said Jeff Dailey, the company’s CEO. “As we continue receiving updated information in the coming weeks, we’ll assess additional ways to take care of our customers.”

Geico

Geico hasn’t yet announced it will return any premiums.

It said it is “pausing cancellation of coverage due to non-payment and policy expiration,” and this will remain in effect through April 30.

The company said it’s offering special payment plans to those who will need it when normal billing operations resume.

“This ongoing situation impacts everyone, and we want our policyholders to have some peace of mind knowing we’ll be there when they need us most,” said GEICO president and CEO Todd Combs.

Liberty Mutual

Liberty Mutual said it would give personal auto insurance customers of Liberty Mutual and Safeco a 15% refund on two months of annual premiums.

It amounts to about $250 million, the company said.

“Today, more than ever, we recognize the uncertainty and financial challenges our customers are facing,” said Liberty Mutual chairman and CEO David Long.

Customers will receive the 15% refund on two months of their annual auto premium as of April 7, 2020, pending regulatory approval, the company said. The refunds are expected to begin in April and will be issued either by check or in the manner the customer made their most recent payment.

The payments will happen automatically so customers don’t need to take any action.

Plymouth Rock

Plymouth Rock didn’t respond to our requests for comment.

Progressive

Progressive said it would return about $1 billion (not a typo) to customers because there are fewer claims as people drive less frequently.

“We understand how difficult and uncertain people’s lives are right now,” Progressive president and CEO Tricia Griffith said. “While auto insurance might not be the most pressing topic on everyone’s mind, we know that finances could be.”

The company plans, for those who have policies in force as of April 30, to credit 20% of April premiums in the month of May. Those with a policy in force as of May 31 will get a 20% credit in June.

Customers won’t need to take any action.

“The credits will be applied automatically to the customers’ policy and those customers who have paid in full will receive a refund of the credited amounts,” the company said.

State Farm

State Farm said there’s an obvious impact on driving habits because of government restrictions.

It announced an “up to a $2 billion dividend that will go to its auto insurance customers.”

“With schools and businesses closed, and many of us sheltering in our homes, people are driving less right now, so we’re returning value to customers as we anticipate fewer auto claims,” the company said.

Customers do not need to take any action to receive this dividend, which will appear as a credit on their auto policy, it said.

It also said on average, auto customers will receive a credit of about 25 percent of premiums for the time period March 20 through May 31, but exact percentages will vary by state. Customers will receive credits applied against bills beginning as early as June, the company said.

“We’ll continue to monitor our loss experience and respond appropriately,” the company said.

Travelers

Travelers said customers will receive a 15% credit on their April and May auto insurance premiums.

The company said it will automatically credit customer accounts, “providing them with prompt and much needed relief during this time.”

“Our customers are doing their part to stay at home and help stop the spread of COVID-19,” said Alan Schnitzer, the company’s chair and CEO. “Our new program recognizes their contribution to the effort we all need to make to protect our health and safety and the resulting decrease in miles driven and auto claims.”

USAA

USAA said it will return $520 million to its members.

“This payment is a result of data showing members are driving less due to stay-at-home and shelter-in-place guidance across the country,” the company said. “Every member with an auto insurance policy in effect as of March 31, 2020, will receive a 20% credit on two months of premiums in the coming weeks.”

Members will automatically receive a credit applied to their bill, it said, noting no one needs to take action to get the money back.

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