Is Direct Auto a Good Insurance Company? Reviews From Over 1,856 Customers

Direct Auto scores an overall score of 3.0 out of 5 according to user reviews on Insurify. Full coverage from Direct Auto costs $168 per month, which is more expensive than competitors Allstate and National General.

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Direct Auto Insurance: Rated 3.0 out of 5 by customers

Category
Average Score
Overall experience rating3.0
Customer service3.0
Value3.0
Claims handling3.0
Coverage options3.0
Discounts3.3
Policy transparency3.0
Policy flexibility3.0
Quick Facts
  • Direct Auto overall user rating: 3.0 out of 5

  • Insurify Quality (IQ) Score for Direct Auto: 8.3 out of 10

  • NAIC complaint index: Not rated

  • Average monthly full-coverage premium from Direct Auto: $168

Our take on Direct Auto insurance

Direct Auto focuses on coverage for high-risk drivers and is only available in 15 states. Because Direct Auto caters to high-risk drivers, its rates will be higher than a traditional insurer and this is reflected in many of the customer reviews. 

Insurify gives Direct Auto a solid Quality Score of 8.3/10.

While Direct Auto can be a great fit for some drivers, its reviews skew mostly negative. Direct Auto customers with a positive experience frequently mention helpful agents and good customer service.

Customers with negative reviews mention Direct Auto’s high rates, lack of discounts, and rate increases. Overall, Insurify customers give Direct Auto a 3.0 out of 5 rating for its value for the money.

Direct Auto customer service reviews: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Direct Auto customers give the company a 3.0 out of 5 rating for its customer service. Customers with a positive experience focus on kind and helpful Direct Auto agents who were able to help them quickly. Reviewers who had negative experiences with Direct Auto’s customer service say that it’s hard to reach and the service is inconsistent.

Take a look at the table below to see how Direct Auto customers feel about the customer service.

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Patriciaann
Verified Purchase
Excellent
The agent was very helpful and friendly. It was easy to get my insurance. Thank you.
Elizabeth
Verified Purchase
The agent was outstanding
The agent who helped me was an absolute joy, and she’s the main reason for my 5-star review.
Linda
Verified Purchase
Top Notch Customer Service!
Direct Auto is represented by efficient, professional, and respectful employees. Any customer service-oriented business should aspire to emulate them.
M
Verified Review
Dependable Company
Reasonably priced. Good customer service, easy to navigate site.
Gary
Verified Purchase
Limited Opportunity
I have limited experience with Direct Auto only on the phone.
Mary
Verified Review
Great customer service
Very knowledgeable.
Rebecca
Verified Review
Really glad I used insuring. I got a REALLY great rate!!
Very helpful, polite, quick to assist.
Theresa
Verified Purchase
Happy customer
Very good and knowledgeable customer service.
Jill
Verified Purchase
Not satisfied
When I was quoted, it was roughly $135 a month. Then, two weeks later, I took out the policy and it jumped up to about $160 a month. Then my next couple of bills were outrageous: $183, then this month about $193. I don’t understand what is going on, but that’s not what I was quoted. The woman I spoke with when I took out my policy seemed helpful, but I tried calling her four times and she hasn’t returned my call. I left a couple of voicemails and haven’t heard back. I’m extremely disappointed and started searching for other insurance. I’d like to know what’s going on and why it’s this high.
Rebecca
Verified Review
They were frustrating to work with
Don’t use them. I sent four different documents, and they wouldn’t accept any of them. They also wanted me to pay for insurance that cost more than my car payment.
Russell
Verified Review
Where Are the People?
I can’t speak to a human. It’s just an irritating loop of recordings that never connects you to someone to talk to—just more recordings until you hang up.
Patricia
Verified Review
Harassed and Misled by Direct Auto
Direct Auto is disappointing! Initially, I thought they were average and flexible. However, customer service representatives were unprofessional and provided false information to get money. They repeatedly assured me that I could change my payment due date, but this never happened. I felt tricked and bullied, and they even lapsed my coverage once, causing me to pay a fee to the state of Georgia. I'm still upset and plan to file a complaint with the state insurance commissioner of Georgia. Georgia is the worst state for coverage for us clients, and I hope changes come to hold these insurance companies accountable for harassing and abusing customers here. Direct Insurance took advantage of me, despite my excellent driving record of over 20 years with no tickets or accidents. I strongly advise against getting auto coverage with this company!
Chad
Verified Review
Rate Me, Not My Neighbors
Rates keep climbing. I was told it is because of other people in my area.
Robin
Verified Review
Difficult to Add a Car with Branded Title
They refused to add a car, saying it has a branded title. I called the people they gave me a number for, and they told me it had a branded title. However, I was informed that the title was not branded or had a salvage title. The title was clean, yet they still refused to add the car.
Stephanie
Verified Review
Direct Auto Increased My Policy Amount Unfairly
I inquired about the option of adding an adult child to my policy due to a temporary disability, but my account was flagged for having an adult child living with me, which is not true. I decided to rehab without anyone living with me. Direct Auto insists that someone lives with me.
Michael
Verified Review
Direct Auto Insurance
Awful agents, matter of fact. I'm dropping it today. My policy was canceled twice due to agent error. I just found full coverage for $110 a month less. I only have liability with Direct, and I believe they are a liability.

Direct Auto customer service ratings vs. Allstate and National General

Direct Auto’s 3.0 out of 5 customer service rating lags behind Allstate’s 3.9 out of 5 rating, but it’s comparable to National General’s 2.8 out of 5 rating.

Here’s how Insurify customers rated each company on their customer service.

Company
Average Score
Direct Auto3.0
National General2.8
Allstate3.9

Direct Auto discounts reviews: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Direct Auto customers give the company a 3.3 out of 5 rating for its discounts, one of the highest ratings the company has. Positive reviews mention that Direct Auto’s discounts are better than those of competitors. Negative reviews mention discounts dropping after renewal.

Here’s a look at what Direct Auto customers say about the company’s discount opportunities.

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Doris
Verified Review
No Extras
No discounts, high rates, and no changes from year to year. You don’t get benefits for driving less than 50 miles, and you don’t get anything extra from them. It’s kind of sad.
Rick
Verified Purchase
My answer to Direct Auto
Direct Auto is a little more costly than American Family Insurance Company. But I like American Family Insurance Company because they have a driver's app that gives you the chance to decrease your monthly bills depending on your driving.
Amber
Verified Review
The payment price was good at first, but if you don’t have your account on auto-pay, then the payments increase. I don’t like that because I need my payments to be lower, not higher.
The payment price was good at first, but if you don’t have your account on auto-pay, then the payments increase. I don’t like that because I need my payments to be lower, not higher.

Direct Auto discounts ratings vs. Allstate and National General

Direct Auto’s 3.3 out of 5 rating for discount availability is higher than National General’s, but lower than Allstate’s.

Check out the table below to see how customers rate these three companies’ discounts.

Company
Average Score
Direct Auto3.3
National General3.0
Allstate3.8

Direct Auto claims handling reviews: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Direct Auto customers rate the company’s claim handling a 3.0 out of 5. Happy policyholders note that Direct Auto’s claims process is smooth and straightforward. Negative reviews mention issues with responsiveness.

Here are some recent reviews from Insurify customers about Direct Auto’s claims process.

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Sherry
Verified Review
Disappointed
I filed a claim after I hit a deer while driving home from the hospital at 3:00 a.m. They denied my claim and gave me the runaround the entire time. I ended up replacing my headlight, and I would not recommend Direct Insurance.
Dwarrenee
Verified Purchase
A Direct Rip-Off
They operate like the major brands under the guise of being a cheaper insurance company. They became popular because they had low rates, but then they became shifty and shady and now operate like every other insurance company. They take your money and deny your claims.
Roxanna
Verified Review
Direct Auto? 10/10 would never recommend.
When filing claims, the people on the other end aren’t very respectful. I also noticed they raised the insurance price. I went from paying $124.00 a month to now getting a letter in the mail saying I will begin paying $230.00! I’m searching for full coverage at an affordable price.
Julicia
Verified Review
Direct Auto Review
The insurance price changed with no warning or explanation and went up by $50. The claim was handled too lightly, and they basically said my insurance doesn’t cover anything, so I have to pay for my car’s damages myself when someone rear-ended me.
Brandon
Verified Review
Well below expectations
Another driver, who was at fault and had the same insurance through the same company, hit my vehicle. Because I wasn't the person driving, they refused to pay for the damages and increased my monthly payments. It basically feels like I got punished for someone hitting my car.
Sarah
Verified Review
Terrible insurance company
They are not responsive. Someone hit me and Vivian didn’t call me back to proceed with the claim until I spoke to a manager. When she called, I couldn’t answer the phone, and when I called back, she still didn’t answer or return my call. Additionally, the payments are outrageous, so I am switching my insurance on the 14th.
Jason
Verified Review
Very cheap insurance, but very unresponsive with the claims department.
Bad response time for claims. I haven't received a call and keep trying to reach them. I was T-boned in an accident and still can't get in touch with them.
Mary
Verified Review
Don't trust Direct Auto
I paid for 12 months in full in March 2023. On October 13, 2023, my 2002 Cavalier was rear-ended by a 16-wheeler in a hit-and-run, totaling my car. Direct Auto gave me a claim number and then said neither I nor my car was covered. They didn't pay me my balance nor fix my car.

Direct Auto claims handling ratings vs. Allstate and National General

Direct Auto and National General have similar ratings for claim handling. Allstate has the highest rating with a 3.8 out of 5.

Here’s how Direct Auto’s claims handling compares to Allstate and National General.

Company
Average Score
Direct Auto3.0
National General3.2
Allstate3.8

Direct Auto value for money reviews: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Direct Auto has a 3.0 out of 5 rating its value for the money. Customers who struggled to find coverage are pleased with Direct Auto’s value for the money. Negative reviews feel like Direct Auto isn’t worth it because of rate hikes.

Below are reviews from Insurify customers about whether or not Direct Auto provides good value for the money.

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Caasi
Verified Purchase
Great service, great price
Great service, great price, so much less than Progressive.
Milton
Verified Review
Best insurance company so far that I have done business with.
Excellent. Best price for the coverage I want. None of the quotes you provided even came close to what I pay for my policy.
Larry
Verified Review
Great
It was great. I’ll be saving over $600 on a 6-month policy now.
Elizabeth
Verified Purchase
Best Auto Coverage
I told my daughter about how easy it was to switch to Direct Auto and how affordable the rates were compared to any company I have dealt with. She is switching to Direct Auto also!
Jacqueline
Verified Purchase
Love them
Best rates in Florida, very good customer service, and great discounts.
Daniel
Verified Review
Great insurance and good price. Detailed explanation. I wish I could have known about it before
Price, customer service, details are excellent.
Bernard
Verified Review
Direct Auto: These Guys are the Real Deal
Found them to be very thorough. I inadvertently gave them the wrong start date for my new policy and had to have it corrected. They got on it and had it done the same day. This move saved me $145! Very pleased to be saving $50/month on top of the initial $145.
Phillip
Verified Purchase
Phillips Review
Good, but it should have a cheaper rate. It’s still too expensive for a senior citizen on disability and Social Security.
Chris
Verified Review
Deceitful
Don't use this insurance company. They misled me from the beginning. My monthly payment doubled after the first month. I'm 50 with no tickets or accidents in over 30 years, and they want me to pay over $150 for a 2014 Chevy Silverado that only gets driven a couple of times a month. This will be my last month with this company.
Billy
Verified Review
Direct Auto Insurance
They charge too much for the policy. The policy doesn’t cover enough things for the cost.
Deborah
Verified Purchase
High Rates for Seniors
I have had so much trouble with direct insurance. They rewrote my policy from $202.00 to $186.00. I thought, great, this is going to help me save some money. But when they rewrote the policy, they said I didn't show coverage of insurance. If they had done their homework like they should have, I've been covered with direct insurance for 5 years, so they went up to $212.00! I am over 65 years of age. I do not drive except to the grocery store and the doctor, but yet my insurance is still over $200 a month, which is a nightmare for someone on a fixed income who can barely make ends meet!
Harold
Verified Review
Terrible Company
They quoted me a price I paid for 6 months, then 1 month later they increased the price by $150.00. When I complained, they wouldn’t change it back. I canceled and asked for a refund, but they were only going to refund half, even though I only used it for 1 month out of the 6 months I paid for. Terrible company!
Jeffery
Verified Review
Too Expensive
When the policy costs you almost twice what a competitor would, it's pretty much all downhill from there. I'll be canceling my policy before its next due date.
Adam
Verified Review
Switching
Switching to Progressive, not happy with the rate. Adding a car and renters insurance makes it cheaper than one car with Direct.
Samuel Luc
Verified Purchase
Don't recommend, expensive and inefficient
Don't choose Direct Auto! I had to pay extra after a month because their Dynamic Drive App didn't work for European phones and appeared to them as not activated, even though I did activate it. This is frustrating! It also tracks you everywhere, even outside the US, despite an agent assuring me it wouldn't. The price is exorbitant for a foreigner with 10 years of driving experience in Europe. Driving in the US feels more dangerous as rules are often ignored. Charging $2.5k for 6 months of auto insurance feels like extortion! Additionally, you spend 30 minutes to an hour on the phone to set up the insurance. Coming from Europe, I've never seen such a bureaucratic and inefficient system!

Direct Auto value for money ratings vs. Allstate and National General

Direct Auto’s 3.0 out of 5 rating for monetary value is higher than National General’s 3.0 out of 5 rating. Allstate beats both companies, with customers giving it a 3.3 out of 5 rating for its monetary value.

Here’s how Insurify customers rate these three companies on their value for the money.

Company
Average Score
Direct Auto3.0
National General3.0
Allstate3.3

Direct Auto policy transparency reviews: Rated 3.0 out of 5

One of Direct Auto’s highest ratings is for policy transparency, with customers giving it a 3.0 out of 5. Positive reviews focus on easy-to-understand documents and helpful agents. Negative reviews mention confusion over canceled policies and unexpected charges.

The table below shows real reviews about Direct Auto’s policy transparency.

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Alexandria
Verified Review
Fluctuating Policy
My bill fluctuates, and I don't know why.
Rebecca
Verified Review
Worst auto company
They have hidden fees, and they took money out twice in the same month without me knowing. There’s a $50 cancellation fee as well. I wouldn’t go with them.
Peg
Verified Review
Untruthful
They claim to be the lowest and flexible with payments, but neither is true.
Michael
Verified Review
Why I chose Trexis over Direct for my insurance needs
I canceled my policy with Direct because they weren’t honest with me. When I took out the policy, the agent added things to my policy without my knowledge or consent. I was paying for telehealth without being asked if I wanted it. Treviso Insurance offered me the coverage I needed and wanted for less, with no hidden costs, and made me aware of everything I’m being charged for. It was a great experience, and I would recommend them to anyone needing car insurance.
Lori
Verified Review
Very Poor! Not Happy
Very expensive. I tried getting full coverage on all my vehicles, but for two of them they only put liability, which irritated me.
Lisa
Verified Review
Way Too Expensive
They occasionally have glitches in their system, and when you try to make your payment, it doesn’t credit to your insurance account even though it’s deducted from your bank account.
Tamara
Verified Review
Not Fair
Every six months, they charge you a fee to renew your insurance. Mine is $290.00. That’s ridiculous.
Michael
Verified Purchase
Poor
I’m being billed a higher monthly rate than what was quoted.

Direct Auto policy transparency ratings vs. Allstate and National General

Direct Auto’s policy transparency rating is better than National General, but Allstate has the highest rating for policy transparency.

Here’s how customers rate these three companies.

Company
Average Score
Direct Auto3.0
National General3.3
Allstate3.7

Direct Auto customer reviews: Read what over 1,856 Insurify customers have to say about Direct Auto

Reading real customer reviews is one of the best ways to get an impression of a company.

Here’s how over 1,856 Insurify customers feel about Direct Auto.

Charles
Verified Review
Good Insurance and a Good Price
Very good.
Kevin
Verified Purchase
Folk1
Great—they met my every expectation.
Joy
Verified Review
Insurance
I am happy with them.
Vivian
Verified Review
New customer
They kept raising the price.
Eugene
Verified Purchase
Excellent
Just better than the major players, the ones you always see in commercials.
Cali
Verified Review
Good prices and they offer annual coverage.
My policy went up after my first year and I'm not sure why. I was involved in an accident in which I was NOT at fault. This is the only reason I could think of. Also, they’re one of the few insurance companies that allow you to pay annually, which I like.
David
Verified Purchase
Maryland
Easy to set up in Maryland.
August
Verified Review
Satisfied Driver
Easy, relaxing experience.
Katheryn
Verified Purchase
Fast and easy
Very pleasurable and easy process.
Glenn
Verified Review
I'm 60 years old and I pay so much for car insurance, which is the Hyundai Sonata I have.
Never buy a 2014 to 2018 Hyundai Sonata. Insurance is very high.
Jeffrey
Verified Review
Not affordable for seniors
It's good, but very expensive!
Donnell
Verified Purchase
So Far, So Good!
Issue-free. Easy to use.
Mia Nayara
Verified Purchase
Friendly staff
Excellent customer service.
Robert
Verified Review
My Insurance
Lowest of them all.
David
Verified Purchase
Excellent
They gave us a much better quote. Efficient, professional, and fair.
William
Verified Review
Excellent
Direct is my carrier. I discovered that I need comprehensive coverage.
Pedro
Verified Review
I was going crazy trying to find a good rate
Awesome and pretty easy.
Teresa
Verified Purchase
Direct Auto Rocks!
They're excellent!
Christopher
Verified Purchase
Very professional helpful customer service
Excellent
Earl
Verified Review
Liability Auto Insurance
Good deal.
Cheryl
Verified Purchase
So far, I am very pleased, but I still have not received my identification cards for my car insurance. I do not have a printer. Please mail them to me. Thank you very much.
So far, I am very pleased, but I still have not received my identification cards for my car insurance. I do not have a printer. Please mail them to me. Thank you very much.
Robert
Verified Review
I feel my insurance policies are a little expensive
I really haven't had any correspondence with my insurance company because I haven't had any claims.
Britney
Verified Review
Excellent
Great price, you will save money.
James
Verified Purchase
Perfect insurance provider
Direct Auto is a reasonable insurance company, and I recommend you to all my friends and family. Thank you so much!
Sharon
Verified Review
Is it highway robbery?
Direct Auto is my current auto insurance, and their quotes were nothing like what I’m paying.
Judith
Verified Review
Too high
I would never recommend them. Their prices are too high.
Eli
Verified Review
Deception
Make sure they give you the full details of your quote, or they may come back later saying you don’t qualify for a discount that wasn’t mentioned in your quote. My quote went from $233 to $310. I would have stayed with my prior insurer if I’d known that.
Montaesha
Verified Review
Average
They raised my insurance for no reason, so I’ll be switching.
Amanda
Verified Review
False Alarm
I thought my insurance was expensive. I just realized all the additional things he added to my policy; however, it was never mentioned that they would make my policy cost more. He just laid them out like they came with the policy.
Meron
Verified Review
Poor
After signing me up, they raised the price after one month. I’m involving the police.
Charles
Verified Purchase
Service and your agents do not do their jobs well, and my rates seem to have changed for no reason
Their agents don’t have their act together. When you make arrangements, they ignore them, and it ends up costing you. I wanted to set my payment date on the 15th, but the woman who set it up made it the 3rd, when I have no money. After going back and forth to change my date, they finally did, but it’s still the wrong date, and $20 has been added to it. So yeah, I’m thinking of changing my auto insurance again—convince me otherwise, or it’s going to happen. Let’s see if your company cares enough to keep me as a client.
Stephen
Verified Review
Don’t Trust Direct Auto
Horrible. I was quoted one price, then charged another. When I tried to speak with an agent about it, he hung up on me when I asked why I was paying so much more than the quoted price.
Angela
Verified Review
I Was Duped
In my entire life, I’ve never had to deal with someone so dishonest. The agent knew my car was financed, and he told me I had coverage that would protect me. I requested a copy of my policy countless times, and I still don’t have one. I asked if I had collision coverage, and he said no because I never sent pictures of all four sides of my car. No one ever told me I needed to. I took three pictures that covered all four sides and sent them. I sent photos of all sides five times total. They kept telling me they only received one side. I even had a friend send them so I would have proof, but they kept saying they only received two sides. I think he realized I would find out that I only had liability coverage, even though he knew my car was financed. I’m so wary of insurance companies.
Yolanda
Verified Review
Better Rate
I’d recommend they continue checking for a lower rate; it’s too high.
Ray
Verified Purchase
Not a Happy Customer
I’m 65 years old with no violations, and my insurance is still too expensive. Insurance is ridiculous.
Eve
Verified Purchase
Unprofessional
I had insurance the day I signed up with Auto Direct. My quote was $272 monthly, but days later they changed it and said I had to pay $385. When I called to find out why the price changed, they said it was because I had no previous insurance. I was told to email proof of insurance so they could review it. I did on multiple occasions. They even asked to see my previous coverage from Progressive, and I sent it, but they still never made the adjustment and completely ignored the situation. Days later, they wrongfully terminated my insurance for nonpayment while I was waiting for the adjustment to be done so I could make the payment. I’m not sure what was going on, but it was very unprofessional.
Evan
Verified Review
Direct Auto's Pockets 1, Customer's 0
I have had continuous coverage for over 2 years with 3 different companies. Direct Auto gave me a quote, and we started a policy in April. Then, 2 months later, my monthly payment went up by $50. I asked why, and their answer was that since the policy was over 45 days old, they would not accept the proof I sent them after they requested it! Shame on you, Direct Auto. I am currently looking for another provider.
John
Verified Purchase
Horrible
There was a typo. They canceled the insurance and then tried to charge an additional $176.
Ryan
Verified Purchase
I didn’t like working with them. The price turned out higher than expected, and they added random services like telemedicine to my policy for a ridiculous amount of money, which I don’t need.
I didn’t like working with them. The price turned out higher than expected, and they added random services like telemedicine to my policy for a ridiculous amount of money, which I don’t need.
Mark
Verified Review
Fair
Ever since Safe Auto became Direct Auto, they've raised my rates every 6 months.
Cheryl
Verified Review
Dissatisfied
The quote was good. Afterwards, it wasn't. I didn't get the rate that was quoted or the price. I'm looking for a better price.
Carrie
Verified Review
Don't use them. They change the rate based on whether your payment goes through or not. They also claim there are no discounts, then magically come up with some if you say you're leaving.
Don't use them. They change the rate based on whether your payment goes through or not. They also claim there are no discounts, then magically come up with some if you say you're leaving.
Stephen
Verified Purchase
Stay away.
Terrible and horrible, they just do whatever they want to adjust your policy information. I normally use 6 months as a baseline for my policy so that I can have flexibility. They made it one year. I was paying $37 for liability, and they charged $57. I have a great driving record with no claims for or against me for 5+ years. The rest of the story is even worse.
Jimmie
Verified Review
New Insurance
It's a lot less expensive.
Anastacis
Verified Review
Concerned but hopeful
There have been some difficulties with them. The initial quoted price quickly became 300 percent greater. Several calls later, and there are still hiccups.
Linda
Verified Purchase
Policy Issue
I was quoted a price for a policy and paid that price. A few days later, I was told I needed to add the other person in my household as a driver. The other person does not and will not drive my vehicle. He has his own vehicle and his own insurance. Because he was added, my original policy was canceled and a new policy was issued for an exorbitant price. As I was unable to afford that, I canceled that policy. I am still receiving a bill for $263.50 for 25 days of use from the original policy. I was notified of the cancellation of the policy by the company but not that a new one had been set up. Also, I was told there was a $50.00 cancellation fee, which I was not informed of when I called to cancel the policy. I was also told that the reason for the outstanding balance was that the other person in the household did not send his insurance information to them. I was not aware that the request was made. Had I known that, it would have been sent. I feel there was a huge transparency issue as well as a communication issue.
Sylvester
Verified Review
Not satisfied at all
I was paying $150 a month, but when I renewed, it was $338 for my renewal and $338 every month.
Donna
Verified Review
Considering Another Company
I didn't like having a $15 late fee for being one day late. I live on a fixed income and can't afford the late fee.

Direct Auto vs. Allstate, National General, and Foremost

When you’re looking for insurance, it’s helpful to compare multiple companies to make sure you’re getting the best deal. Here’s how Direct Auto compares to its competitors.

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Sara Getman
Written bySara GetmanAssociate Editor
Sara Getman
Sara GetmanAssociate Editor
  • 3+ years in insurance content

  • Host of Insurify‘s podcast “No Dumb Questions“

Sara has been an associate editor at Insurify since 2022. She co-launched Insurify‘s podcast “No Dumb Questions“ in 2025.

Sara has been an associate editor at Insurify since 2022. She co-launched Insurify‘s podcast “No Dumb Questions“ in 2025.

John Leach
Edited byJohn LeachLicensed P&C Agent, Chief Copy Editor
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John LeachLicensed P&C Agent, Chief Copy Editor
  • Licensed property and casualty insurance agent

  • 10+ years editing experience

  • NPN: 20461358

John is Insurify’s Chief Copy Editor, helping ensure the accuracy and readability of Insurify’s content. He’s a licensed agent specializing in home and car insurance topics.

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