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About The General

Customer service: 866-519-7422
Claims: 800-280-1466
Corporate Headquarters 2636 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 510
Nashville, Tennessee 37214

Company Background

You’ve probably seen the commercials…

In 1963, The General began selling insurance as Permanent General Agency, and in 1997, became known simply as The General. Compared to other insurers, that’s a relatively short history, but in that brief time, The General has earned a financial stability rating of “excellent” from A.M. Best and has successfully branded itself with fun – if not a bit goofy – television commercials and a memorable jingle.


Consider the General for a less-than-stellar driving record

The General is able to write policies for most drivers, including new drivers,  those with accidents, driving violations, gaps in coverage or lower credit scores, which makes it is a great option for those looking to reestablish insurance.

The insurer allows you to buy a policy if you have a suspended or revoked driver’s license, as long as you have been licensed at some point and have a driver’s license number to put on your application. The company is authorized to file an SR-22, a form for high-risk drivers submitted to your state’s DMV or traffic authority that shows you carry your state’s minimum liability requirements, in any state where you are applying for insurance.

The General tries to offer a low down-payment option for every policyholder and offers immediate proof of insurance once you have made your down payment and electronically signed your application.

The General Car Insurance Coverages

  • Personal auto/Commercial auto
  • Motorcycle
  • RV
  • Boat/Personal Water Craft
  • The General Car Insurance Additional Policies

  • Renters
  • Homeowners
  • Life
  • Health
  • Coverage Options
    Offers 12-month policies Icon
    Offers 12-month policies
    Your policy term can be one year before the next renewal.
    Mobile app Icon
    Mobile app
    The insurer offers an app for smartphones.
    Discounts
    Multi-vehicle Icon
    Multi-vehicle
    Discount for two or more vehicles on the same car insurance policy.
    Driver training/Defensive driving Icon
    Driver training/Defensive driving
    Discount for an approved defensive driving or driver improvement class.
    Academic achievement Icon
    Academic achievement
    Discount for full-time students who meet certain academic criteria.
    Passive -restraint (air bag) Icon
    Passive -restraint (air bag)
    Discount for factory-installed safety devices such as an air bag.
    Safe driver/clean driving record/good driver Icon
    Safe driver/clean driving record/good driver
    Discount for no accidents or traffic violations, usually for three or five years.

    States where The General offers coverage

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    States where The General offers coverage
    Alabama
    Arizona
    Arkansas
    California
    Colorado
    Connecticut
    Delaware
    Florida
    Georgia
    Idaho
    Illinois
    Indiana
    Iowa
    Kansas
    Kentucky
    Louisiana
    Maine
    Maryland
    Minnesota
    Mississippi
    Missouri
    Montana
    Nebraska
    Nevada
    New Hampshire
    New Mexico
    New York
    North Carolina
    North Dakota
    Ohio
    Oklahoma
    Oregon
    Pennsylvania
    Rhode Island
    South Carolina
    South Dakota
    Tennessee
    Texas
    Utah
    Vermont
    Virginia
    Washington
    Washington D.C.
    West Virginia
    Wisconsin
    Wyoming
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