For my analysis, I looked at the insurance company's discount programs that enable new drivers to save money on their insurance premiums, alongside overall company performance metrics like customer satisfaction and financial stability ratings ratings. Whether you're a foreign national visiting the U.S. for a couple of months or moving here permanently, you must have car insurance if you drive in the U.S. Not all U.S. car insurance companies offer car insurance for foreign drivers, but Progressive does. I know car insurance for new drivers can get pricey, but I'll show you how to save on car insurance, even as a new driver.