How can you take the headache and uncertainty out of purchasing insurance—any kind of insurance? TheStreet.com Ratings Guides will definitely help. The mission of this service is to “provide fair, objective ratings to help professionals and consumers alike make educated purchasing decisions.” They rate companies selling specific types of insurance and insurance related services from “A” (Excellent) to “E” (Very Weak). In addition, they provide clear explanations for each type of insurance, various kinds of coverage available, things to keep in mind when considering purchase, and other helpful information.
There are two series:
*The Consumer Guide Series which includes Medicare prescription drug coverage, long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement insurance, homeowners insurance, automobile insurance, term life, variable annuities and elder care choices. Some of these guides such as automobile and homeowners only give A and B rated companies for each state.
*The analytic guide series which lengthy comparative index to companies in the field and analysis of the largest companies in the field to the letter rating. These include bond and money market mutual funds, life and annuity insurers, property and casualty insurers, and health insurers.
Take the guesswork out of insurance. Stop by our reference section and check out TheStreet.com. The Consumer Guide Series is in the consumer corner, and the analytic guides are in the 300 section of the regular reference area, both on the second floor.
Submitted by J. Brown.