Life Insurance: Reviews

Updated January 2011

No one ever wants to think about life insurance, but having the right coverage can be a comfort to your family while you are there to protect them -- and a near necessity if you are not. But how much insurance is enough, how much is too much, and which companies are most likely to be there with compassion when your loved ones need it most? ConsumerSearch looks at independent ratings, expert guidance, and policyholder feedback to find the answers.

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance

Best-rated life insurance company

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Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance earns nearly perfect marks for financial strength and customer satisfaction. The Better Business Bureau gives it an A+ for trustworthiness, and insurance regulators nationwide rarely find Northwestern Mutual at fault in any customer complaints. It's the sixth-biggest life insurer in the U.S, with a full range of policy types for sale. Still, experts say it's best to check with several insurance companies to make sure you're getting the best life insurance rates.

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co.

Highly-rated life insurer

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. rates nearly as highly as Northwestern Mutual in reviews, making it a great alternative if you're shopping for insurance quotes. Mass Mutual is judged as trustworthy and gets few customer complaints, and its financial strength ratings are nearly as strong as Northwestern Mutual's (even a little stronger at some rating agencies). Mass Mutual is the nation's fifth-largest life insurer, offering a full range of term and whole life insurance policies.

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