Delaney Simchuk, Car Insurance Writer
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No, Direct Auto is not the same as National General, but the two companies are related, as Direct Auto Insurance is a subsidiary of National General Holdings Corporation. National General has owned Direct Auto since 2016, though Direct Auto mainly operates independently from National General. Additionally, Direct Auto and National General have separate headquarters, in different cities.
Direct Auto vs. National General
| Company | ||
| Insurance Products Offered | Auto Small Business Auto Mexico Auto Classic Car Motorcycle RV Homeowners Health Asset Protection for Lenders | Auto Motorcycle Mexico Auto Life Commercial Auto Accident Medical Expense Emergency Protection (specializes in insurance for high-risk drivers) |
| Availability | Every U.S. state and Mexico | 14 U.S. states (including FL, GA and TX) and Mexico |
| Ratings | 4/5 rating, on average, from WalletHub users “A+” rating from AM Best for financial strength | 4.1/5 rating, on average, from WalletHub users “A” rating from AM Best for financial strength |
| Location of Headquarters | New York City | Nashville, TN |
Although they are not the same, keep in mind that if you have a policy with either National General or Direct Auto, the other may have access to your insurance information. This information may include your payment records and claims history, and this data is typically shared to provide technical support or to assist in resolving a claim.
To learn more, check out WalletHub’s reviews of Direct Auto Insurance and National General Insurance.
People also ask
Who owns National General insurance?
National General is owned by The Allstate Corporation, one of the largest publicly-traded insurance companies in the United States. The Allstate Corporation is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, and it has owned National General since 2021.
For more information, check out WalletHub's National General review.
read full answer by Lilah Butler, Car Insurance WriterWho owns Direct Auto insurance?
Direct Auto is part of the Direct General Group, which is owned by National General Holdings Corp., a property and casualty insurance company headquartered in New York City. National General has owned Direct Auto since 2016.
For more information, check out WalletHub's full Direct Auto review.
read full answer by Lilah Butler, Car Insurance WriterAre The General and National General the same?
The General and National General are not the same company. Although both companies are publicly traded companies, National General is owned by the Allstate Corporation while The General is owned by PGC Holdings Corp. (PGC) which is in turn a subsidiary of American Family Insurance.
The General offers only auto insurance, although it lists a variety of other insurance types that it can offer through other partners, while National General offers a variety of products, including...
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