PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Loans
Car Loan
Compare Car Loans with Jerry
Jerry's Expert Advice
Car Loan Guides
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
Is the insurance company with the lowest rates the one we should always go with?
How do I know if they are a good company? I am shopping for a new homeowner's insurance and Allstate came back with the lowest price. I don't know what else to look for with an insurance company other than low rates.
Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“The cost of a
car or home insurance policy
is the determining factor for many insurance shoppers. It isn’t the only factor to concern yourself with. Here are a few other things to keep in mind:
- Financial stability
- Ease of doing business
- Customer service
The financial stability rating for insurance companies can be found by going to the AM Best at ambest.com. This site sho how financially sound an insurance company is, which directly relates to its ability to make claim payments.
How do you like to conduct business? Do you prefer to meet an agent in person, over the phone, or maybe primarily through apps and emails? Every carrier is different, so keep in mind what will work best for you.
A good way to verify if a carrier has good customer service is to check online reviews and investigate their JD Power ranking.
If you would like to compare several carriers at once, downloading the free app,
Jerry
is a great place to start. Jerry can shop with over 50 carriers and help you compare rates and coverage right from your phone.” View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance for Your Car
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies
