Updated March 2026
State Requirements
Indiana requires minimum liability coverage of 25/50/25: $25,000 bodily injury per person, $50,000 bodily injury per accident, and $25,000 property damage per accident. The state does not require uninsured motorist coverage, though roughly 15% of Indiana drivers are uninsured. SR-22 filing is triggered by DUI convictions, driving under suspension, at-fault accidents without insurance, repeat violations, and failure to provide proof of insurance. For high-risk drivers, state minimums rarely provide adequate protection given the legal exposure from previous violations.
Cost Overview
High-risk auto insurance premiums in Indiana are driven by violation type, SR-22 filing requirements, and limited carrier availability in the non-standard market. Drivers with DUI convictions typically pay 2.5–4 times standard rates, while those with multiple at-fault accidents or suspensions face premiums in the $2,400–$5,200 annual range based on available industry data. Rates vary significantly by carrier, location, and how long ago the violation occurred.
What Affects Your Rate
- Type of violation: DUI convictions carry the highest surcharges, followed by at-fault accidents and driving under suspension
- Time since violation: rates typically decrease after 3 years if no new incidents occur and SR-22 requirement ends
- SR-22 filing requirement: adds $15–$50 to file, but underlying policy premiums increase significantly due to high-risk classification
- Location: urban areas like Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville have higher rates due to accident frequency and theft risk
- Coverage limits: choosing state minimums reduces premium but increases personal liability exposure if you cause another accident
- Non-standard carrier availability: fewer carriers write high-risk policies in Indiana, limiting competition and rate options
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sources
- Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles — Financial Responsibility and SR-22 Requirements
- Indiana Department of Insurance — Minimum Auto Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Information Institute — Uninsured Motorist Statistics by State