If I cancel my car insurance early, do I get money back?

Car insuranceOtherTexasChecked Nov 6, 2026

From K.Actuary, founded by Sangmin Kwon, ASA · sources checked 2026-11-06 · Source: TDI View original ↗

In short

In Texas, you get a refund for the months left.
This is true if you cancel or the company cancels.
TDI gives an example: one year paid, cancel after one month, 11 months back.

What this means

TDI says yes. If either you or the company cancels your policy, the company must give you a refund for the remaining months [1].

TDI's example: if you paid a full year of premiums and you cancel after one month, you will get 11 months' worth of premiums back [1].

Your next step

Cancel in the way your policy says, and ask the company in writing for the refund amount and date. The TDI page gives no refund deadline.

Check it yourself

Open the TDI FAQ and find "Will I get a refund if I cancel my auto insurance policy early?".

Where this comes from (1)

[1] TDI · checked 2026-11-06
Yes. If either you or the company cancels your policy, the company must give you a refund for the remaining months. So if you paid a full year of premiums and you cancel after one month, you’ll get 11 months’ worth of premiums back.

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