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Provider comparison · Updated May 2026

Discovery Insure vs Auto & General

How Discovery Insure and Auto & General compare on price, claims, products and rewards across the South African market.

Discovery Insure edges Auto & General on customer rating.

FeatureDiscovery InsureAuto & General
Customer rating★ 4.7★ 4.3
Average premiumR680/pmR650/pm
Claims turnaround48h48h
Pricing tierPremiumMid-range
Flagship productVitality DriveComprehensive Car
Product rangeComprehensive Car, Home & Buildings, Discovery Life, Health PlansCar, Home, Life, Business

Discovery Insure

Behaviour-based rewards & telematics

Part of the Discovery Group, Discovery Insure pioneered shared-value insurance in South Africa, rewarding safer driving and healthier living through Vitality.

Strengths
  • Vitality fuel cash-back up to 25%
  • Strong claims technology
  • Unlimited roadside
Trade-offs
  • Higher entry-level pricing
  • Best value requires app engagement

Auto & General

Sense, not nonsense

Auto & General is a Telesure-group direct insurer offering personal and commercial short-term cover across South Africa since 1985.

Strengths
  • Established Telesure brand
  • Flexible excess options
  • Strong call-centre
Trade-offs
  • Limited rewards programme
  • Mid-tier digital tooling