Well, there are several ways to compare insurance companies for life insurance, including by size (amount of assets and policies issued), by pricing, by financial strength rating, by customer service, by number of complaints issued, etc.
In addition, it's important to look at the length of time the insurance company has been around and if they pay their claims in a timely manner.
There are many well-known insurers that have been around for many years, including Met Life, Prudential, Mutual of Omaha, Mass Mutual, Northwestern Mutual and many more.
Each year, the III (Insurance Information Institute) issues a list of the leading life insurance companies so consumers can see which insurers issue the most life insurance policies and have the most assets.
Here's how you can review a list of the top life insurance carriers including AM Best financial strength ratings.