Cumberland County Library

A. M. Best: The Insurance Information Source

http://www.ambest.com/
One of the pre-eminent sources for ratings information on insurance companies. On this site one can search compiled databases of over 6,000 life/health, property/casualty, and international insurance companies. Use "ratings search" rather than the quick search on the main page for more detailed searching. Site does require that the user create an account to access most areas.

Insurance Buyers Guide

http://www.insbuyer.com/
A Quotesmith.com site featuring background information on all types of insurance, quotes, links to ratings and companies, and a glossary.

Insure.com: The Consumer Insurance Guide

http://www.insure.com/
An insurance information web site divided into both consumer and professional areas. Aside from the standard background information, quotes, and insurance company guide (from Standard and Poor's, there are interesting "tools" featuring a crash test rating guide, auto repair parts, and earthquake rates, among others.

Online Insurance Quotes

http://www.insurancewiz.com/
Online quotes from major insurers in many areas including life, health, group health, long term care, home owners, auto annuities, disability, mortgage loan, second mortgage, home improvement, debt consolidation, and refinancing.

Standard & Poor's Insurance Ratings Search

http://www.standardandpoors.com/home/en/us
Insurance company ratings from the famous Standard and Poor's Company. Unlike A.M. Best, does not require an account to use the search feature.