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Is The General Insurance a good company?

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Yes. The General Insurance is a good company. The General has been in business since 1963, and it currently has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) as well as an average rating of 3.2/5 among user ratings on WalletHub. Its NAIC rating is 1.21, however, which means The General has received more complaints than the average car insurance provider its size.

Why The General Insurance Is A Good Company:

In business since 1963
A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
4.3/5 average among user ratings on WalletHub
Available nationwide
Affordable prices
Easy to use website

The General Automobile Insurance Services, Inc., as it is officially known, is a licensed insurance agency and a subsidiary of PGC Holdings Corp., which is an affiliate of American Family Insurance. The General specializes in high-risk auto insurance policies but also offers renters insurance, life insurance and other types of coverage. Plus, you can bundle policies from The General for extra savings. You can get a free quote on a policy by contacting an agent with The General Insurance at 1-866-519-7422.

Finally, this doesn’t make The General a good insurance company, but it’s still a fun fact that former NBA basketball star Shaquille O’Neal is a spokesperson for them.

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Who owns The General insurance?

The General Insurance is a subsidiary of PGC Holdings Corp., which is owned by American Family. PGC Holdings Corp., which stands for Permanent General Companies, was purchased by American Family in 2012 for $239 million. However, The General is still maintained as a separate brand. The General specializes in insuring drivers who are considered high risk.

American Family Insurance was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. It operates as a private mutual holding company...

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Are The General insurance rates competitive?

Yes, The General insurance rates are competitive for certain drivers, including seniors, teenagers, and college students. The General car insurance customers pay an average of $1,186 per year, which is more than the national average of $671 per year.

The General's car insurance rates are based on your driving record and experience, along with factors like the type of car you drive, your ZIP code, your insurance history, and more. Your coverage and deductible choices...

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