| Discount Comparison | Allstate | The General |
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| Ratings Comparison | Allstate | The General |
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| Financial Strength | Excellent | Excellent |
| JD Power Rankings | Average | N/A |
| User Satisfaction | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Other Products | Allstate | The General |
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| Other Features | Allstate | The General |
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| About | Insurance doesn’t have to be a compromise. With Allstate you can get the protection you need and the new low rates you want. See how much you can save today. | The General offers great rates on auto insurance to all types of drivers. Whether you have great driving record, had a gap in coverage, or been in an accident, we have a rate for you! |
| Roadside Assistance | Allstate offers three types of roadside service to customers with and without an Allstate insurance plan. Annual roadside membership plans and pay-per-use plans are available, and if you have Allstate insurance, you can add roadside coverage to your policy. The pay-per-use coverage allows you to pay only for service when you need it (typically with a charge of $119 per tow and $84 for other services like tire changes, jump starts, fuel delivery and locksmith services). | The General provides optional Towing and Labor coverage in select states to pay for the cost of towing your car if it becomes disabled. Comprehensive and collision coverage is a prerequisite for purchase. The General also offers a Roadside Assistance plan that is administered by Nation Safe Drivers (NSD). This optional program provides 24-hour assistance for towing and other emergency services. |
| Additional Discounts | Allstate offers additional discounts for utility vehicles, farm vehicles, seniors, and the newly retired. | None Available |
| Recent Questions | Can you make your child a permissive user in order to get a discount? You are not required to make your son a permissive user, so that seems off. You may want to get in touch with Allstate's customer service or your agent. Do I have to list my spouse as a driver?You do have to list your spouse on the policy but many companies will allow you to exclude your spouse as a driver. Keep in mind that unless your spouse has a poor driving history, bad credit, or an expensive car, it's usually a sensible decision to add them since most insurance companies offer a discount on a joint policy. Car insurance for elderly car owner who doesn't driveThere's a couple of ways to go about handling this. First, you need to be careful about your mother's registration. Can a claim be denied if I have scheduled personal property coverage for a home where I'm no longer living?The issue might be that the policy covering your wife's ring was intended to provide coverage for your primary residence. Most standard homeowners policies require that you actually live full time in the house for which the policy applies. See More Questions | Why did The General cancel my car insurance? Insurance companies in many states have up to 60 days from the start date to cancel a policy without providing a reason for doing so. In most cases, this has to do with some sort of potential fraud or an inaccuracy on your application. See More Questions |
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