Insurance company ratings
When it comes time to select a policy, researching a life insurance company
rating can assist you in determining which direction to move. Fortunately, there
are many good sources of insurance company ratings. In addition to a reasonable
price, you want to be confident that the insurance company will be in good health
financially to pay your claim if necessary.
The following companies offer independent information and reports, some with insurance company ratings and/or a rating of the insurer's financial stability:
A.M. Best "The Insurance Information Source"
Oldwick, New Jersey 08858
908-439-2200
www.ambest.com
Offers insurance company ratings, analysis and other information.
Moody's Investors Services
99 Church Street
New York, New York 10007
212-553-0300
www.moodys.com
Extensive information on life insurance companies
(registration required).
Standard & Poor's Insurance Ratings Service
55 Water Street
New York, New York 10041
212-438-2000
www.standardandpoors.com
Specializes in credit ratings and includes insurance company credit ratings.
Weiss Ratings Inc.
4176 Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
800-289-9222
www.weissratings.com
Extensive reports, insurance company ratings, and studies on life insurance
companies including "shopper's guides" and "consumer
guides."
Recommendation: Before purchasing a life insurance
policy, check the life insurance company's financial condition. Your Matrix
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