The 6 best car insurance companies, according to Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports surveyed respondents from every major car insurance company and only felt comfortable recommending six

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When it comes to car insurance, the stakes are high and getting more so. So if you're going to pay a premium, it should at least be for a company that treats you well. Consumer Reports dug into 36 major providers and only felt comfortable recommending six. Their rankings came from a survey of over 40,000 customers, who weighed in on everything from agent responsiveness to how smoothly claims were handled. Rate increases were part of the equation too.

6th best: The Cincinnati Insurance Companies

Credit: The Cincinnati Insurance Companies

Coming in sixth is The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, which earns strong marks for customer service and claims........

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