When it comes time to select a policy, researching an insurance company rating can assist you in determining which direction to move. Fortunately, there are many good sources of insurance company ratings. Price should not be your only reason for looking at a company, 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 | Oldwick, New Jersey 08858 | Phone: 908-439-2200

Standard & Poor's | 55 Water Street | New York, New York 10041 | Phone: 212-438-2000

Moody's Investors Services | 99 Church Street | New York, New York 10007 | Phone: 212-553-0300

Weiss Ratings Inc. | 4176 Burns Road | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 | Phone: 800-289-9222

Recommendation: Before purchasing any insurance policy, check the insurance company's financial condition. Your CHOICE Insurance agent will be happy to provide rating information about the companies we represent.