The General Insurance in Virginia

The General, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, offers auto insurance. The General is a licensed insurance agency that specializes in providing affordable auto insurance to drivers who may have difficulty finding coverage elsewhere — including those with DUIs, SR-22 requirements, accidents, or no prior insurance. Part of American Family Insurance Group.

In Virginia, drivers are required to carry minimum auto liability coverage of 30/60/20. Virginia allows an uninsured motor vehicle fee instead of insurance, though this is not recommended. The average auto insurance rate in Virginia is $1,504 per year, though your actual rate with The General may be higher or lower depending on your driving record, vehicle, and coverage level.

The General is especially well-suited for high-risk drivers, sr-22 filings, no prior insurance, dui/dwi records. Comparing The General alongside other carriers through Truvo helps ensure you get the best rate available in Virginia, whether you need basic liability or full coverage.

Virginia also faces elevated hurricane and tropical-storm wind exposure, which affects how carriers price coverage here. When evaluating The General in Virginia, pay attention to deductibles for wind, hail, or wildfire — they can vary significantly between carriers and meaningfully change your out-of-pocket cost after a claim.