National General Insurance
National General sells car insurance in Florida. Its policies come from Integon National and sister insurers. Allstate has owned it since Jan 2021.
You can find it on our list of Florida auto insurance companies. Its Florida company code is 01140 and its NAIC number is 29742.
Taking new policiesChecked Oct 19 Auto
Is National General leaving Florida? No. On Oct 10, 2026, Nationwide's site sent Florida car shoppers to National General for quotes. Demotech affirmed its ratings on Sept 9, 2026. As of Oct 19, 2026. Source: nationwide.com.
New policies
Taking new policies
As of Oct 19, 2026
Policies in force
Not available
No count on file
Latest rate change
Not available
No rate change on file
Financial strength
A'' (Unsurpassed)
From Demotech, as of Oct 20, 2026
Complaints
3.97
NAIC index, 2025. 1.00 is average.
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What's changed recently
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Demotech affirms A Double Prime ratings
Demotech affirmed its A'' (Unsurpassed) rating for three insurers. One is Integon National. One is National General. The third is MIC General.
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Demotech assigns A Double Prime ratings
Demotech gave its A'' rating to four firms. One was Integon National. One was National General Insurance Company. The rest were MIC General and Integon Indemnity. It was about 8 months after Allstate bought the group.
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Allstate seals deal to buy National General
Allstate closed its $4 billion purchase of National General Holdings Corp. It is a personal lines insurer. It has a large nonstandard auto book. That book is sold through independent agents.
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OIR files an exam of Integon National's car lines in Florida
Florida regulators filed a market conduct exam of Integon National. It looked at its private passenger and commercial auto business. It was for 1996 to 1998. It shows the company was licensed and selling in Florida then.
Rate history
No rate filings tracked yet.
103 years in Florida
In Florida since 1923. Has paid claims through 28 hurricanes.
Compare National General side by side
| National General | State Farm | USAA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New policies | Taking new policies Checked Oct 19, 2026 | Taking new policies Checked Oct 19, 2026 | Taking some new policies Checked Oct 19, 2026 |
| Florida policies | Not available | 654,641 Florida OIR, Jul 31, 2026 | 338,547 Florida OIR, Jul 31, 2026 |
| Latest rate change | Not available | +0.8% Home, from Jan 15, 2026 | Not available |
| Complaint index | 3.97 NAIC, 2025, nationwide, private passenger auto. 1.00 is average. | 0.63 NAIC, 2025, nationwide, homeowners. 1.00 is average. | 0.83 NAIC, 2025, nationwide, private passenger auto. 1.00 is average. |
| Financial rating | A'' (Unsurpassed) Demotech, Oct 20, 2026 | A- (Excellent) AM Best | A++ (Superior) AM Best |
| In Florida since | 1923 | 1934 | 1958 |
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Questions people ask about National General
Is National General leaving Florida?There is no sign of it.
On Oct 10, 2026, Nationwide's website said it has partnered with National General for Florida auto. It linked Florida shoppers to a National General quote page. Demotech affirmed top ratings for three National General insurers on Sept 9, 2026.
Who owns National General?The Allstate Corporation.
Allstate paid $4 billion for National General Holdings Corp. It closed the deal on Jan 4, 2021. Demotech now lists the insurers under a group it calls Allstate Insurance Group, National General.
Source: Allstate press release, January 4, 2021 (SEC filing)
Is National General the same as Direct Auto or Allstate?They share an owner but are separate brands.
Allstate has owned National General since Jan 2021. Direct Auto's insurers include Direct General Insurance Company. In 2020 they were listed as National General subsidiaries. Each brand sells its own policies through its own insurers.
Source: AM Best release, July 9, 2020; Allstate press release, January 4, 2021
Why does Nationwide send me to National General in Florida?Nationwide's site says its online quotes are not offered in Florida.
It says it has partnered with National General for the state. The quote link goes to National General. Coverage comes from companies tied to National General, not Nationwide. A local Nationwide agent may still help.
Source: Nationwide Florida quote bulletin, read October 10, 2026
Is National General a good company?Public ratings are strong.
Demotech gives three insurers A Double Prime, its top rating. They are Integon National Insurance Company, National General Insurance Company and MIC General Insurance Corp. The rating was affirmed Sept 9, 2026. No current AM Best rating was found for them.
Is National General admitted in Florida?Yes, it is, based on what state records show.
The state has said that Integon National Insurance Company is licensed to do business in the state. It said it sells car insurance. Admitted car insurers are members of the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association.
Source: Florida OIR market conduct report on Integon National, filed April 5, 2001
What is the National General claims phone number?National General's claims page says to call its Claims Service at 888-325-1190.
Its contact page also lists 800-468-3466 to start or ask about a claim. Auto policy service is 888-293-5108.
Source: National General claims and contact pages, read Oct 10, 2026
National General reviews and complaints: what the public data shows
National General rating
- Complaints
- 3.97 on the NAIC complaint index 1.00 is average. Higher means more complaints for its size. NAIC, 2025, nationwide, private passenger auto. As of Oct 16, 2026.
- Years in Florida
- Since 1923 (103 years)
- Regulatory actions
- Not available
No star ratings and no user reviews, only public data.