Insurance Resources

The following websites provide a wealth of guidance to help you make informed decisions when buying insurance. Make sure you visit your state's office of insurance. State governments regulate the insurance industry, and provide a number of services to consumers and small business owners.

• InsureU for Small Business
  Provides helpful information, tips and considerations about insurance for owners of small companies and home-based businesses. Produced by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), an organization of insurance regulators.
• HealthInsuranceInfo.net
  This consumer guide to getting and keeping health insurance includes guidance for small business employers and self-employed individuals. Produced by the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute.
• Information About Insurance Companies
  Search for information about insurance companies before you buy. Complied from state government department of insurance, this database includes information on complaints filed by consumers, financial information, and whether or not the company is licensed by the state.

State Insurance Offices

State government insurance offices answer insurance questions, investigate consumer complaints against insurance companies, and provide educational materials designed to help consumers and businesses make informed insurance choices. Click on the map to find insurance resources from your state goverment.

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