Bristol West Insurance

Bristol West is part of Farmers. It sells car insurance in Florida. Its Florida car policies come from Security National, based in Sunrise.

You can find it on our list of Florida auto insurance companies. Its Florida company code is 01952 and its NAIC number is 33120.

Taking new policiesChecked Oct 20 Auto

Is Bristol West leaving Florida? There is no sign of it. When Farmers pulled its own brand from Florida in July 2023, it said Bristol West policies were not affected. As of Oct 20, 2026. Source: insurancejournal.com.

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New policies

Taking new policies

As of Oct 20, 2026

Policies in force

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Latest rate change

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Financial strength

A (Excellent)

From AM Best, as of Oct 20, 2026

Complaints

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NAIC

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What's changed recently

  1. Farmers drops its own Florida brand, Bristol West stays

    Farmers told OIR it would stop selling its own car, home and umbrella policies in Florida. It said Bristol West car policies would stay.

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37 years in Florida

In Florida since 1989. Has paid claims through 22 hurricanes.

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Compare Bristol West side by side

Bristol West side by side with State Farm and USAA
Bristol West State Farm USAA
New policies Taking new policies Checked Oct 20, 2026 Taking new policies Checked Oct 19, 2026 Taking some new policies Checked Oct 19, 2026
Florida policies Not available 654,641 Florida OIR, Jul 31, 2026 338,547 Florida OIR, Jul 31, 2026
Latest rate change Not available +0.8% Home, from Jan 15, 2026 Not available
Complaint index Not available 0.63 NAIC, 2025, nationwide, homeowners. 1.00 is average. 0.83 NAIC, 2025, nationwide, private passenger auto. 1.00 is average.
Financial rating A (Excellent) AM Best, Oct 20, 2026 A- (Excellent) AM Best A++ (Superior) AM Best
In Florida since 1989 1934 1958

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Questions people ask about Bristol West

What is the Bristol West claims phone number?Call Bristol West claims at 800-274-7865, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET.

You can report a claim online 24 hours a day. If your policy has roadside help, call the same number any time.

Source: Bristol West claims page, read Oct 20, 2026

What is the Bristol West customer service number?Call 888-888-0080.

Customer service is open Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central time, and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central time. The same number takes phone payments 24/7.

Source: Bristol West contact page, read Oct 20, 2026

Is Bristol West part of Farmers?Yes.

Bristol West says it is part of the Farmers group. In Florida, its car policies come from Security National. That company is based in Sunrise.

Source: Bristol West home page and OIR company search, read Oct 20, 2026

Is Bristol West leaving Florida?There is no sign of it.

In July 2023, Farmers told OIR it would stop selling Farmers branded policies in Florida. It said Bristol West policies were not affected.

Source: Insurance Journal, July 11, 2023

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Bristol West reviews and complaints: what the public data shows

Bristol West rating

A (Excellent) from AM Best, as of Oct 20, 2026.

Complaints
Not available
Years in Florida
Since 1989 (37 years)
Regulatory actions
Not available

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