Check Your Home Owner Insurance Company Rating

Posted by Nick Niesen on October 29th, 2010

There are many factors you should consider when searching for a home owner insurance company from which to purchase your home owner insurance policy. The rating of the home owner insurance company is often neglected.

Below are some frequently asked questions about home owner insurance company ratings.

What is a home owner insurance company rating?

A home owner insurance company rating deals with the financial strength of the home owner insurance company.

Who, or what, determines a home owner insurance company rating?

A home owner insurance company rating is determined by several factors, most of which revolve around how capable the home owner insurance company is of providing the financial compensation due to its policyholders when claims are filed. Most home owner insurance company ratings are provided by independent research companies.

How important is a home owner insurance company rating?

A home owner insurance company rating is extremely important. No one wants to buy a home owner insurance policy only to be denied the financial compensation they are due when the file a claim. Plus, a home owner insurance policy can tell you how financially strong a home owner insurance company is expected to be should a catastrophic disaster occur and damage or wipe out the homes of many policyholders at once.

The insurance business is a heavily regulated business, so it?s unusual for a company that is licensed to file for bankruptcy; however, it?s not impossible. A rating can put your doubts about a company?s financial strength to rest.

How can I find a home owner insurance company rating?

You can find a home owner insurance company rating by contacting your state?s department of insurance. You can also search online for the Web sites of various independent research companies. Simply type in the name of the home owner insurance company about which you wish to inquire. Or, check any financial rating listings the independent research companies? Web sites offer.