Amica
4.5
While Amica’s life insurance lineup is limited, the company has a low complaint ratio among its customers.
Financial strength rating
Exceptional
Online purchase
Yes
NAIC complaints
Fewer than expected
Policies offered
Term & permanent
Amica
4.5
While Amica’s life insurance lineup is limited, the company has a low complaint ratio among its customers.
Financial strength rating
Exceptional
Online purchase
Yes
NAIC complaints
Fewer than expected
Policies offered
Term & permanent
How we review life insurance companies
Headquartered in Lincoln, Rhode Island, Amica sells term and whole life insurance nationwide. The company has a good reputation with customers, though you can’t apply for coverage online in all states.
Amica life insurance
4.5
NerdWallet rating
NerdWallet’s ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula incorporates consumer experience, financial strength ratings and complaint data.
Amics earned 4.5 stars out of 5 for overall performance. NerdWallet’s ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula takes into account consumer experience, complaint data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and financial strength ratings.
Amica life insurance policies
Term life insurance. Amica’s Level Term policy provides coverage lasting 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years. The company issues term life insurance policies worth $100,000 to $5 million to people ages 18 to 75. You’ll need to fill out a health and lifestyle questionnaire, and some applicants might be able to skip the medical exam based on their answers and coverage amount.
Whole life insurance. Amica’s whole life insurance policies offer coverage ranging from $25,000 to $1 million or more. You can opt to pay off your policy in 20 years, or spread your payments out until you reach age 65 or 100.
Additional policy features
In many states, Amica includes an accelerated death benefit rider with term and whole life policies for no extra charge. The rider activates if you’re diagnosed with a terminal illness.
You can also file a claim to waive your premiums if you experience a disability that prevents you from working.
Amica customer complaints and satisfaction
Over three years, Amica has drawn fewer than the expected number of complaints to state regulators for a company of its size, according to a NerdWallet analysis of data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
More about Amica
You can get a term life insurance quote online in all states except Hawaii, and apply for coverage online in all states except Hawaii and New York. To get a quote or apply for whole life insurance, you’ll need to speak to an agent.
Beneficiaries can file a life insurance claim over the phone or online, and Amica offers access to Empathy, an app to help people navigate through loss and grief.
Life insurance aside, Amica offers other types of coverage. Check out NerdWallet’s reviews to learn more:
How to contact Amica
Amica’s life insurance department can be reached by:
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Phone: Call 800-234-5433 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET.
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Email: Fill out a form on Amica’s contact page.
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Live chat: Available on weekdays from 6 a.m. to midnight ET and weekends from 7 a.m. to midnight ET.
Life insurance buying guide
When comparing rates, be sure the quotes are for the same amount of coverage over the same period of time. It’s also important to make sure the policy’s medical requirements match your needs. For example, if you want to skip the life insurance medical exam but don’t mind answering health questions, confirm that the application process for each policy you’re comparing aligns with that.
Price may not be the biggest driver behind your decision to buy. Look at the number of consumer complaints each company receives, as high numbers can be a red flag about the quality of service.
Life insurance ratings methodology
NerdWallet’s life insurance ratings are based on consumer experience, complaint index scores from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners for individual life insurance, and weighted averages of financial strength ratings, which indicate a company’s ability to pay future claims. Within the consumer experience category, we consider ease of communication and website transparency, which looks at the depth of policy details available online. To calculate each insurer’s rating, we adjusted the scores to a curved 5-point scale.
These ratings are a guide, but we encourage you to shop around and compare several insurance quotes to find the best rate for you. NerdWallet does not receive compensation for any reviews. Read our editorial guidelines.
Insurer complaints methodology
NerdWallet examined complaints received by state insurance regulators and reported to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in 2020-2022. To assess how insurers compare with one another, the NAIC calculates a complaint index each year for each subsidiary, measuring its share of total complaints relative to its size, or share of total premiums in the industry. To evaluate a company’s complaint history, NerdWallet calculated a similar index for each insurer, weighted by market shares of each subsidiary, over the three-year period. NerdWallet conducts its data analysis and reaches conclusions independently and without the endorsement of the NAIC. Ratios are determined separately for auto, home (including renters and condo) and life insurance.
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