GAINSCO Auto Insurance® provides nonstandard personal auto insurance specializing in state-required minimum limits.
AM Best A- Rated carrier specializing in competitively priced minimum-limits personal auto insurance. International licensed drivers, SR-22s, and non-owner policies accepted.
Competitive edge
Accepts all licenses, including non-US driver's licenses, customers with poor or thin credit history, and customers with a suspended or expired driver's license.
First place product
Easy payment options
Competitive prices, with multiple pay plans designed to save money for your customers. Low down payment options with up to 5 additional installments, Auto Pay discounts, and pay-in-full discounts are available. GAINSCO provides online reinstatement and endorsement capability as well as multiplicable discounts.
Key value propositions
Product offered: Personal Auto
Sweet spot
Non-standard risks
Adverse driving history (DUI Conviction, tickets/accidents)
Drivers with suspended, expired, or foreign licenses
Coverage for older model vehicles
Drivers that require SR-22s
Click the appropriate state abbreviation to review detailed guidelines by state:
AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MO, MS, NM, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI
A non-standard personal auto product
Named insured must be age 18 or over
Vehicles must be garaged at the applicant's address for more than 10 months
No vehicles with GVW above 10,000 lbs and horsepower above 400 HP (verifiable through VIN during the quote process)
No physical damage coverage for vehicles above a depreciated base price greater than $40k-$55k (depending on the state)
No physical damage coverage for vehicles older than 30 years (depending on state)
Rideshare is ineligible
No vehicles with business or artisan use
Underwriting
Liability limits - State minimum only
Physical Damage coverage is available
Rental & Towing coverage is available
Can be added to policies without Comprehensive and Collision (varies by state)
Named Non-Owners Policies available
SR-22 Filings available
Coverages
Deductibles
$250 - $2,000 (Split deductible availability varies depending on the state)
Discounts
Agency internal transfer (client's prior auto policy was written by the same agency
Prior Coverage
- Must have been in effect for at least 120 days during the last 6 months preceding the policy effective date.
- Lapse totaling up to 60 days during the 6-month time period is allowed
Military discount (varies by state)
Homeowner Discount
Auto Pay discount
Paid-in-full discount
Renewal discount
Advanced purchase discount
- Must be bound at least 1 day before the effective date of the policy
Safe driver discount)
State availability
Refer to gainsco.com/guide-map/ for the most current information regarding states where GAINSCO is offered.
If you qualify for appointment with Gainsco, review the Appointment Process below:
~21 days
Files review and submission
GAINSCO initial review
Appointment review
Agency setup
~5 days
~10 days
Appointment email
~2 days
~2 days
~2 days
Agency to submit additional information
Action required from agency
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Integrations
Agentero integrations
Raters & downloads
How to use GAINSCOconnect
More info
Underwriting
MGA Insurance Company, Inc.
Claims handling
Customer Service/Claims 866.GAINSCO (866.424.6726)
800.532.3522 fax
24x7 Customer Payments by Phone 866.GAINSCO (866.424.6726)
AMBest Rating: A-
Financial Strength Rating
Additional resources
GAINSCOconnect for individual guidelines by State