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Lisa McArdle is an insurance editor who joined the Bankrate team in 2023. She has more than 15 years of experience writing, editing and managing content in a variety of industries, including insurance, auto news and pop culture.
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Policyholders with poor driving records, spotty insurance history, or low credit scores might consider Fred Loya as their company of choice.
Fred Loya Insurance might be a good fit for drivers with incidents on their records who are looking for affordable coverage.
Fred Loya Insurance might not be the company of choice for drivers hoping to bundle car insurance with home insurance since the company only writes auto insurance.
State availability: Fred Loya Insurance has a limited insurance scope; the provider currently only services 12 out of the 50 states. Fred Loya car insurance is available in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, IN, NV, NM, OH, OK, TX.
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Fred Loya Insurance car insurance
Drivers who struggle to find coverage due to their driving record, credit score, insurance history or other negative rating factors may find this Fred Loya Insurance insurance review helpful, as the company offers car insurance to drivers with a range of profiles. Fred Loya writes insurance through three underwriting companies: Fred Loya Insurance, Loya Insurance Company and Young America Insurance. It has over 800 local agencies, but only within Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas.
Fred Loya car insurance policies are relatively basic. It provides the same standard coverage you would expect from a typical carrier, including bodily injury liability, property damage liability and uninsured motorist coverage. Depending on the state, it may also offer medical payments or personal injury protection. You can also purchase comprehensive and collision with Fred Loya, with two add-ons available: roadside assistance and rental reimbursement in case of a covered claim.
Pros and cons of Fred Loya Insurance car insurance
Pros
May offer coverage for drivers who are not eligible for a policy with other carriers
SR-22 insurance available
No credit check required
Available for purchase in convenient locations, such as grocery store chains and shopping centers
Cons
Cannot file a claim 24/7
Very limited digital tools
High rate of NAIC complaints
Fred Loya Insurance car insurance cost
When comparing car insurance quotes, you will have to contact a Fred Loya agent for more information regarding their premiums. You may request a quote over the phone by dialing 1-800-444-4040 or by using the website. Although Bankrate does not have rate data available for Fred Loya Insurance, its website advertises “flexible payment options.”
Fred Loya Insurance car insurance discounts
Fred Loya discounts can vary depending on the state the policy is written. However, you could save on your car insurance if you are eligible for any of the following discounts:
Even though Fred Loya doesn’t offer homeowners insurance, you can earn a car insurance discount if you are a homeowner.
Fred Loya Insurance rewards you with a premium discount if you’ve had continuous auto insurance coverage for at least the past 12 months.
Earn a discount on your premium for setting up a monthly electronic fund transfer for your account.
You could save on your premium if you add other drivers from your household to your insurance policy.
Having a new car might save you money on your auto policy.
Some state-approved alarm systems may qualify you for the Vehicle alarm discount.
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Compare Fred Loya Insurance with other insurers
Every driver is looking for something different in their car insurance company. Some need the best car insurance company for robust coverage, while others are happy with a more basic policy as long as they can obtain an SR-22. If Fred Loya isn’t a good fit, you may find it beneficial to request quotes from the companies below.
Fred Loya Insurance vs. Geico
Policyholders who value cheaper car insurance and digital capabilities over bundling multiple insurance policies with the same company might consider Geico as their company of choice.
Policyholders who value a personalized experience through a local agent, bundling insurance policies with the same company and highly rated customer service might consider State Farm as their company of choice.
Maybe, but it depends on your needs and where you live. If you have trouble obtaining auto insurance because your driving or credit history is less than stellar, then Fred Loya could be your company. However, you aren't eligible for a policy unless you live in one of the states Fred Loya writes insurance. Additionally, this company may not be best for policyholders who prioritize customer service or digital options. The company also receives an outsized number of complaints, which we will review in the following section.
Fred Loya Insurance customer satisfaction
To evaluate a company’s customer satisfaction, Bankrate studies third-party scores issued by J.D. Power (when available). These studies use a points-based rating system, with 1,000 being the best score possible. The higher a company’s score, the higher that company’s customer satisfaction. However, Fred Loya Insurance was excluded from the company’s three major publications: the 2023 Digital Experience Study, 2023 Auto Insurance Study and the 2023 Auto Claims Satisfaction Study. Typically, we also look at AM Best ratings to evaluate financial strength. Unfortunately, these ratings were also unavailable for Fred Loya Insurance.
The only third-party metric Bankrate’s insurance editorial team found that is most useful to our readers is the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) complaint index, which records the number of complaints lodged against an insurance company. To interpret this data, understand that the baseline (or average) number of complaints is 1.0. If a company scores above 1.0, it has more.
The results for Fred Loya Insurance were less than promising; the insurer had a sky-high complaint index of 7.26. This means that Fred Loya Insurance received over seven times the number of complaints than expected for an insurer of its size — a result that does not bode well for its quality of service.
2023 J.D. Power Digital Experience Study - Shopping
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521/1,000
AM Best rating
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Other Fred Loya Insurance tools and benefits
Fred Loya offers little-to-no-frills car insurance. However, some policyholders may want to opt-in for the company's Fred Loya Mobile Alerts program, which can text you important policy reminders.
Frequently asked questions about Fred Loya Insurance
When filing a car insurance claim with Fred Loya, you will need some basic information. For instance, you may want to have the names and driver’s license numbers available for everyone involved in the accident. You may also want to take pictures of the damage and set aside any necessary documentation, such as a police report.
When this information is available, you can file a car insurance claim with Fred Loya by calling 1-800-880-0472. The claims center’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m to 7 p.m (MST) and from 8 a.m to 4 p.m (MST) on Saturdays.
Fred Loya Insurance is owned by the EP Loya Group, which is owned by businessman Fred Loya.
Fred Loya Insurance’s customer service claims center opens at 8:00 am MST all days of the week except for Sunday.
Natalie Todoroff is an insurance writer for Bankrate, prior to which she wrote for a popular insurance comparison shopping app. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English and has written over 800 articles about insurance throughout her career.
Lisa McArdle is an insurance editor who joined the Bankrate team in 2023. She has more than 15 years of experience writing, editing and managing content in a variety of industries, including insurance, auto news and pop culture.