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General Insurance Information (tips on how to purchase a policy, select an agent/broker, research companies, get complaint data, solicit quotes, identify types of insurance available)
Statistical Information on Insurance
Insurance Industry Trade Associations
Insurance Fraud
Insurance Publications
Financial Services Company Rating Services
Although DISB does not rate the financial condition of insurance companies, there are many private rating services that conduct financial analyses and grade insurance companies. Each rating service uses its own criteria. Private ratings are therefore only opinions and carry no guarantee of accuracy. However, such ratings can provide you with some information about how private analysts view the financial condition of particular insurance companies.
- A. M. Best
A.M. Best provides free ratings for up to three companies per call at (908) 439-2200 ext. 5742. Unlimited ratings can be accessed via their web address at http://www3.ambest.com/ratings/default.asp. A.M. Best also provides information for the following fees: printed copy of the rating for $4.95; and full report of the company for $35.00.
- Demotech, Inc.
Demotech, Inc. is an actuarial consulting and financial analysis firm that provides financial stability ratings of property and casualty insurers. You may search these ratings by visiting their website at http://www.demotech.com.
- Fitch
Fitch provides free financial strength ratings for up to five companies per call at (800) 893-4824. Ratings are also available via their website at http://www.fitchratings.com.
- Moody's Investor Service
Moody’s provides free ratings for up to five companies per call at (212) 553-0377. Unlimited ratings can be accessed via their web address at http://www.moodys.com.
- Standard & Poor's Ratings Services
Standard & Poor’s provides free ratings for up to five companies per call at (212) 438-2400. Requests can also be sent by email to: ratings_request@standardpoors.com. Visit its website http://www.standardandpoors.com/RatingsActions/RatingsLists/Insurance/.
- TheStreet.com Ratings
TheStreet.com provides all of their ratings for free on their website at http://www.theStreet.com. They can be reached at (800) 289-9222.
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