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Provider comparison · Updated May 2026

King Price vs Auto & General

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

King Price edges Auto & General on customer rating.

FeatureKing PriceAuto & General
Customer rating★ 4.5★ 4.3
Average premiumR590/pmR650/pm
Claims turnaround36h48h
Pricing tierBudgetMid-range
Flagship productDecreasing PremiumComprehensive Car
Product rangeCar, Building, Cyber Cover, CommercialCar, Home, Life, Business

King Price

Premiums that decrease monthly

King Price disrupted the SA car insurance market by aligning premiums to vehicle depreciation, making cover cheaper as cars age.

Strengths
  • Premiums decrease as your car depreciates
  • Lower entry price
  • Modern app
Trade-offs
  • Less established claims reputation
  • Limited add-ons

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