Direct Auto Insurance ratings and reviews
- Financial strength rating is fair
- Has more customer complaints about auto insurance than other companies of similar size
- Has about the median number of complaints for life insurance compared to companies of a similar size
Direct Auto Insurance is part of the Direct General Insurance Group (not to be confused with The General), that caters primarily to high-risk drivers who can’t get car insurance elsewhere. It may suit your needs if you’ve been denied coverage due to at-fault crashes, poor credit or other issues, or you simply want to satisfy your state’s minimum liability insurance requirements.
Complaints
Direct Auto & Life Insurance had more than the median number of auto insurance complaints to state regulators in 2016 for a company of its size, according to the the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. It had close to the median number of life insurance complaints.
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Financial strength: B (Fair)
Direct Auto Insurance’s financial strength is “fair,” according to ratings agency A.M. Best. Financial strength is important because it indicates how well an insurer can pay claims.
Direct’s auto insurance
Direct Auto Insurance has coverage choices similar to most auto insurers, and is available in 13 states:
Customizable payments: The company lets you decide what day of the month your auto insurance bill is due, and offers several ways to pay, including text-to-pay and branded kiosks in Tennessee where customers can pay.
Direct’s life insurance
You can get term life insurance from Direct, up to $25,000. Only 6- or 12-month terms are available, but you can renew coverage.
You can renew up to two years at the same premium, and there are no medical exams for Direct’s life insurance policies. As with Direct’s auto insurance, you may have to pay a down payment when you purchase a policy.
More about Direct Auto Insurance
Website: The Direct Auto & Life Insurance site includes detailed explanations of its discounts, coverages, payment options and claim procedures.
The DirectDrive app is free and tracks your habits, such as hard braking and accelerating, and awards points based on how well you drive. You can also see how your habits stack up against others’. Logging safe miles can translate to savings on your policy, capped at $10 per month. You can also use the app to view electronic ID cards, pay bills and view trip histories.
Other insurance and products from Direct:
- Motorcycle insurance
- Insurance for driving in Mexico
- Emergency protection plans
- Roadside assistance
- Commercial auto insurance
- NetSpend, a prepaid MasterCard
