The Top 10 Auto Insurance Companies - Sign Up with Confidence

To choose the top 10 auto insurance companies you first have to draw up a list of criteria to use when you rate them. The top 10 companies for one individual might not be the same as that for another individual. A large business might draw up a totally different list.

The reason for this is that people's needs differ. Some people are young, they drive fast, and they are looking for an insurance company that will not penalize them for this. Other people are retired. They don't drive a lot, and they want a company that does not take on young drivers, because they feel it is unfair for them to pay for the recklessness of the youth.

Female drivers are sometimes singled out for higher premiums, although statistics show that they are actually less likely to get involved in serious accidents than men. A woman would therefore look for a company that understands this, and doesn't charge her more because she is a woman.

A large business on the other hand would not want to insure with a small company, who might not be able to pay out if a fire e. G. Destroys their whole fleet of vehicles. For them the insurance company should be stable, and give group deductions.

There are, however, a few general criteria you can use to draw up your own list of the top 10 vehicle insurance companies:

Their complaints ratio. How many people are unhappy because the company makes it very difficult to get a claim paid out. Talk to your friends, and read online reviews.

Financial stability. For how long has the company been in existence? Are they financially sound?

Quality of service. Make a phone call to their claims department. If they keep you waiting for an hour, look elsewhere.

Ease of their claims system. Can you make a claim online? Do you have to fill out a large number of forms to get a claim processed?

How long do they take on average to pay out a claim?

Do they provide good value for money?

Based on the above, and your personal needs, draw up a list of the top 10 auto insurance companies, and then choose one that provides exactly what you want, at a better price than any of the other ones.

By Gerd C. Pacher
Published: 10/23/2009
 
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