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Reasons for Buying from Metlife
Customers of Metlife originally decided to purchase from the company for these reasons:
| Offered best price | 22% |
| Reputation | 22% |
| Saw online ad | 14% |
| Recommended by friend or family member | 12% |
| Financial Strength rating | 10% |
| Saw TV commercial | 9% |
| I had other insurance with this company | 5% |
| Was the company my parents had | 3% |
| The company website and mobile apps are easy to use and helpful | 3% |
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About MetLife
Types of auto coverage
- Auto
- Ridesharing endorsement
- Motorcycle
- RV
- Boat
Additional policies offered
- Homeowners
- Renters
- Condominium
- Mobile home
- Umbrella liability
- Life
- Dental
- Disability
- Financial products such as annuities, IRAs and mutual funds
Best Auto Insurance Companies 2018
Metlife received 17th place in 2018 with an overall score of 84.29. Is highest ranking was 7th place for ease of use of website and apps (4 stars). Metlife earned a score of 82 (15th place for value for price) and 84 for customer service (17th place). Nearly 85% of those surveyed said they’d recommend Melife to others and would renew their current auto policy with Metlife.
Life and Limb
The company began in 1863 when a group of New York businessmen formed the National Union Life and Limb Insurance Co. to insure Civil War sailors and soldiers against wartime-related disabilities. In 1868, the company dropped the casualty business and focused exclusively on life insurance becoming the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
It now has nine affiliate personal lines insurance companies of which MetLife Home & Auto is the flagship. MetLife Auto writes policies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Consider Metlife for all-in-one policies
MetLife offers a GrandProtect policy, which allows you to combine your home, valuable items, autos, RVs, and boats into one comprehensive policy package. You receive one bill and have only one deductible. It might be a good fit if you’re looking to insure multiple assets or have complex insurance needs. It could also be good for those looking to obtain a higher amount of coverage – going beyond standard policies.
Contact information
200 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10166
212-578-2211
Claims: 1-800-854-601
Customer service: 1-800-638-5433
Coverage Options
New car replacement. If you total your car the insurer will pay for a new car.
Mobile app. The insurer offers an app for smartphones.
Vanishing deductible. Your deductible will be reduced as long as you have no accidents or moving violations.
Offers 12-month policies. Your policy term can be one year before the next renewal.Discounts
Multi-vehicle. Discount for two or more vehicles on the same car insurance policy.
Driver training/Defensive driving. Discount for an approved defensive driving or driver improvement class.
Passive -restraint (air bag). Discount for factory-installed safety devices such as an air bag.
Safe driver/clean driving record/good driver. Discount for no accidents or traffic violations, usually for three or five years.
Multi-policy. Discount for more than one type of policy with the same insurance provider.
Academic achievement. Discount for full-time students who meet certain academic criteria.Feedback of Surveyed Policyholders
Our survey asked policyholders to share experiences or give feedback that they would
like to share with others looking to potentially buy from their current insurance company. Here's what they had to say:
Positive Feedback (73)
Neutral/Negative Feedback (25)
"This is one of the worst insurance service provider. The customer service is unfriendly and hard to reach."
"We just switched to them so no opinion yet"
"It is just okay "
"I have to run down the claims adjuster five times to get my claim handled. I don't call that good service."
"It's an honest company that deals with ethics. But it could have more benefits."
"Is okay I've had no problems with this company so far"
"I've had a quality experience with this so far "
"They do not take into account the number of claims you file, yet raise your rate anyway when you file your first one every after being a customer for years"
"I do not have any good or bad experiences with my insurance company."
"A good company but just cost more than others"
"Overall good experience, however, customer service reps were sometimes rude and confusing. "
"My Insurance doesn't answer to my calls and don't resolve my problems"
"You go through a lot of bureaucracy to make a claim"
"It could use some improve in technological aspect of things"
"They have good service but have become too expensive"
"Get what I need from them, nothing special"
"It's just coverage for my car, nothing special"
"They are good, but I feel I am overpaying."
"High premium and rates. Trustworthy, but pricey"
"High prices. My friend recommended this but I will not recommend anyone."
"I'm not happy with them My premiums have increased every year. "
"I always get a bill and then have to call them to get them to pay their part. I shouldn't have to do that."
"The only interaction is paying my bill. I haven't had aauto issue requiring my interaction."
"Fine with cost they charged from us. Hope not to increase in future."
"Once hey have your money no real communication "
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"i like my insurance provider because they give us good discounts and it is also auto drafted"
-Age 18-36, North Carolina"They are easy to work with"
-Age 18-36, North Carolina"They are easy to get insured with."
-Age 18-36, Ohio"Excellent company, good support and experience"
-Age 18-36, Texas"Am happy with company services."
-Age 18-36, Alabama"I am very impressed by how expedient their process is. I plan on using this company now that I am in a position to buy life insurance and am recommending it to family members for all of their insurance needs."
-Age 18-36, Arizona"It's excellent and conventional for my needs"
-Age 18-36, Arizona"It is a company that offers security to its customers"
-Age 18-36, California"Serious company with many benefits"
-Age 18-36, California"Strong social responsibility, friendly customer service!"
-Age 18-36, California"The company is responsability, honest, always concerned with the customer"
-Age 18-36, California"Is good company and aware of its customers' needs"
-Age 18-36, California"I love this company"
-Age 18-36, Florida"Is good company with excellent service"
-Age 18-36, Florida"Have good coverage at a good price"
-Age 18-36, Florida"Affordable quick and easy to start coverage"
-Age 18-36, Georgia"I am happy with Metlife as my insurance provider."
-Age 18-36, Idaho"I think they are very reliable."
-Age 18-36, Illinois"I would always recommend them for their prompt and precise attention."
-Age 18-36, Illinois"Always willing to help and I know everything is taken care of"
-Age 18-36, Iowa"I like them because they offer paycheck deductions through my company and they offered the best prices."
-Age 18-36, Kentucky"I would share that they have free glass replacement for each vehicle once a year...this is the cheapest company I have found that offered such a great thing"
-Age 18-36, Maine"It is very good, especially with my car. When I got into a minor motor vehicle accident, they helped with the cost of the repairs, etc."
-Age 18-36, Maryland"Good company"
-Age 18-36, Michigan"Good service and fast resolutions of problems"
-Age 18-36, Nevada"I give it high marks in all categories because it's awesome"
-Age 18-36, New York"They give the best service"
-Age 18-36, New York"Great customer service and plenty of skills"
-Age 18-36, New York"Has good coverage and customer service"
-Age 18-36, New York"They are fast when responding to requests and provide good customer service."
-Age 18-36, New York"I was very anxious looking for a good plan and suddenly on my walks with my pet I saw a leaflet on Metlife insurance and then contacted them and got my policy which I am very happy with."
-Age 18-36, New York"Is better than others company"
-Age 18-36, New York"It is a really reliable company that cares about its customers."
-Age 18-36, New York"It’s a great company"
-Age 18-36, New York"Reliability, coverage, customer service, experience."
-Age 18-36, New York"My agent has handled this well and I like his reliability with people."
-Age 18-36, New York"There are a great people that work for this company"
-Age 18-36, New York"They are easy to reach and talk to, they provide top customer service and you feel in a very respected"
-Age 18-36, New York"This company meets my needs and solves my problems"
-Age 18-36, New York"The company is of quality, and offers the best prices..."
-Age 37-52, California"The customer support was excellent and I would say they have a good reputation "
-Age 37-52, California"Great savings are given and excellent service skills are found here. Honesty and reliability are other shinning features."
-Age 37-52, Delaware"It's a company that I can trust that will do the right thing in some claim"
-Age 37-52, Florida"I am very much satisfied with customer service that I am getting, simple process and fast"
-Age 37-52, Florida"Is a very excellent unique, innovative and secure company"
-Age 37-52, Florida"Metlife is a very good insurance company to have"
-Age 37-52, Florida"So far it was excellent and I had no bad experience and I am completely satisfied with it."
-Age 37-52, Florida"Very low premium rates for their customers on policies."
-Age 37-52, Florida"They are very prompt. When I file my claim they were out the very next day and I had a new car within a week"
-Age 37-52, Maine"Valuable discounts are given by the companies to its customers, honestly, quickly and reliably."
-Age 37-52, New Jersey"Very customer service orientated. Willing to listen and sshelp meets your needs. Website is totally interactive"
-Age 37-52, New Jersey"It is a really helpful company"
-Age 37-52, New York"The reps help a lot if you call in and what they say is of great quality"
-Age 37-52, New York"They have an option to have your payments deducted from your paycheck."
-Age 37-52, Oklahoma"Is a great company and really easy to get your coverage "
-Age 37-52, Pennsylvania"I like it because of the benefits it gives, plus an execellent service and speed in claims. It is a very formal company, serious and also responsible for prestigious; provides confidence and security"
-Age 37-52, Virginia"The claim was simple and they treated me as a person and not just a number"
-Age 37-52, Washington"They are professional and skilled"
-Age 37-52, Washington"They offer excellent coverage at a fair price"
-Age 53+, California"Prompt reliable service"
-Age 53+, Connecticut"Have had nothing to complain about it the 10 plus years that I've been with the company."
-Age 53+, Florida"It's less expensive if you have medical/dental insurance thru the same company and can bundle."
-Age 53+, Florida"Very reliable company"
-Age 53+, Maryland"Handles claims promptly, friendly customer service"
-Age 53+, Missouri"I have never had issues, so good company I'd reckon"
-Age 53+, Nevada"Glass is covered completely. If your windshield gets hit with a rock, you are covered - no deductable"
-Age 53+, New Hampshire"I had a minor fender bender one week before leaving on a vacation. It was taken care of within 3 days and no need for a rental vehicle as loaner was provided free of charge"
-Age 53+, New York"They listen when you have a problem and do what it takes to change/solve it to the customer's satisfaction"
-Age 53+, New York"Company offers low premium, excellent service skills,settles claim quickly, quietly and friendly."
-Age 53+, North Carolina"Coverage options for vehicle insurance are standard and comprehensive."
-Age 53+, North Carolina"Great customer service"
-Age 53+, North Carolina"They are sincere in their concern for me, they offer competitive rates and are pleasant to deal with"
-Age 53+, North Carolina"It's a good company"
-Age 53+, Utah