Is Guardian Life a good insurance company?

Guardian Life Insurance company has been in business since 1860 and has more than 8 million customers across the nation, and may have as many as 95,000 independent agents. In addition to life insurance, Guardian insurance also offers health coverage for small and medium sized groups, and provides 401(k) and other annuity services.

Financial Rating
A.M. Best gives the company a financial rating of A+, or superior. The company had more than $325 million in revenues for the last year in which their earning are available, and assets of greater than $24 billion. This information combines to mean that the company is on a stable financial foundation for both people seeking insurance and for capital investors alike.

Customer Satisfaction
In one online survey, Guardian Insurance was rated at 13% extremely satisfied, and 68% unsatisfied. This may sound bad for the company, but it should be noted that online surveys of this sort provide, at best, questionable results. Guardian has one of the highest employee retention rates of any company in the insurance industry, and employee satisfaction has been shown to increase customer satisfaction of the customer base as well.

Company Availability
Guardian Insurance is available in all 50 states, plus Washington DC. What that means to you is that Guardian insurance can travel with you, no matter where you move to in the country. With many tens of thousands of representatives, Guardian Insurance is an extremely accessible company, no matter where you live or what your life and health insurance needs may be.

The Bottom Line
Guardian Insurance Company and its subsidiaries is a well-established company that offers a wide range of life and health insurance options. The average life insurance policy they write is $64,000, but the company is also able to underwrite life insurance policies of up to $500,000 and more. They are available nationwide and enjoy one of the top three financial ratings in the industry.