Tip - Tips for Choosing the Right Insurance Company | Life Happens

Insurance companies in the United States range from industry giants with tens of millions of policies in force to small companies that sell only a few hundred policies each year. So once you’ve made the decision to purchase a policy, how do you know if the company you choose is the right one. Here are some tips to guide you through the process: Doing some homework is always a good idea. Generally speaking, life insurance companies are in excellent financial health. All the same, you want to be sure you can rely on the company you choose. So even though insurance companies are required by law to maintain large reserves to guarantee they can meet their future obligations to their customers, it’s always smart to do some homework before completing a purchase. Check out a company’s ratings The best way to check the financial health of a company is by looking at its “rating.” Several private companies conduct financial analyses of insurance companies and their reports can typically be