Auto Insurance Comparison

AIG vs National General

Side-by-side comparison of AIG vs National General auto insurance — ratings, cost, coverage, customer experience, pros, cons. No sales pitch, just the research.

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Quick verdict

AIG edges ahead National General in our overall scoring — but each carrier wins on different dimensions. See the breakdown below before deciding.

Head-to-head

Overall scores, key facts, and what each is known for.

 
AIG
National General
Overall score
3.75 /5
Highest overall
3.55 /5
Best for AIG's personal auto offering is part of its Private Client Group, designed for high-net-worth households with valuable vehicles, complex coverage needs, or international exposure National General is Allstate's non-standard and specialty subsidiary, acquired in 2021
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Rating breakdown

How each carrier scores on the dimensions we weight.

Category AIG National General
Customer experience 4.10 3.40
Coverage breadth 4.60 3.70
Affordability 2.50 3.60

Pros and cons, side by side

What each carrier wins on, and where each one falls short.

Pros

  • Among the deepest coverage menus in the personal-auto market
  • High-limit options for valuable vehicles and complex risk profiles
  • Strong claims-handling for high-value losses
  • Integration with broader AIG private-client services (international, art, jewelry)

Cons

  • Premium pricing — not competitive for mainstream shoppers
  • Eligibility limited to high-net-worth households (typical minimums apply)
  • Less geographic availability than mainstream carriers

National General

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Pros

  • Available in all 50 states for non-standard auto
  • Strong specialty lines including RV and motorcycle insurance
  • Backed by Allstate financial strength
  • Accepts SR-22 and high-risk profiles

Cons

  • Customer satisfaction trends below industry averages
  • Not competitive for standard-risk drivers
  • Coverage menu varies meaningfully by state and risk profile

Coverage at a glance

What each carrier offers in standard policies.

AIG

National General

The bottom line

AIG

AIG Private Client makes sense for high-net-worth households with complex coverage needs and valuable vehicles. For mainstream auto coverage, look at GEICO or Progressive instead.

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National General

National General fits the non-standard niche or specialty needs (RV, motorcycle). Standard-risk auto shoppers will find better rates and service at mainstream carriers.

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Before you decide

Rankings are a starting point — your profile decides the rest.

These scores reflect our editorial research across cost, coverage, and customer experience. The right carrier for you still depends on your record, location, and vehicle, so read the full reviews before you commit.