Allied Insurance

Company Information

Company Type: Subsidiary
Founded: 1929
CEO: Douglas L. Andersen
Headquarters: Des Moines, IA
Employees: 4,100+
A.M. Best Financial Stability Rating: A+

Company History

Allied Insurance was initially founded in 1929 by Harold Evans, where it started as the ALLIED Mutual Automobile Association. It wasn't until 1998 that Allied Insurance joined and became a subsidiary of the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. In the year of the merger, the Allied Insurance Company was provided with the responsibility of managing Nationwide's independent agency system and have done so ever since. In 1999, the company known as CalFarm Insurance merged with Nationwide and now operates as Allied Insurance.

Product Offerings

Allied offers a wide range of products for individuals and businesses alike. Some of the core personal insurance types that may be offered by Allied include auto insurance, powersports insurance, home insurance, personal protection and life insurance. Considering Allied home insurance? There are typically four types of home insurance that can be purchased. These include homeowners insurance, renters insurance, condominium insurance and inland marine insurance. Allied also offers insurance policies for farms and ranches. As for the types of business insurance available, the following policies may be offered by Allied:

• Loss Control
• Bonds
• Commercial Auto
• Commercial Property
• General Liability
• Umbrella

Coverage Options

The insurance coverages offered by Allied all depend on which type of insurance is being selected. When it comes to the coverage types for auto insurance, the ones that are likely available through Allied include liability insurance, medical payments, uninsured/underinsured motorists coverage and personal injury protection, as well as collision coverage and comprehensive coverage. When it comes to an insurance type like Allied home insurance, some of the most common coverages include property insurance coverage and liability insurance. Policyholders with the Allied Insurance Company can customize their insurance coverage to fit their specific needs.

Claims Process

When it comes to filing a claim, some of the process depends on which type of insurance the file is being claimed for. However, most of the process is the same throughout. First, the customer will file either a personal or business claim, which can be done online through the Allied website or by telephone. The agent at hand will file the claim and come out to inspect whatever the claim is being filed for. Once the inspection is done, repairs will be scheduled. After the repairs have been completed successfully, the claims process is finished.

Allied Insurance policyholders can receive 24/7 support through Allied’s website or their smartphone app. Policyholders can pay bills, access policy information or even get roadside assistance through both the smartphone app and online. Customers can also receive support through Allied’s customer service line.

Available Discounts

The Allied Insurance Company provides a variety of different ways for customer to save on their insurance premiums. Policyholders can save for things like having multiple policies with Allied, insuring multiple vehicles with Allied, having a good student on their auto insurance policy or even being accident free. Discount availability may vary by state and not all customers may be eligible.