Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine announced today that the Consumer Federation of America has rated his Department’s website “excellent” for providing consumer information about auto and homeowners insurance. 

“Often our Website is the first contact a consumer has with this office,” Oxendine said.  “I’m glad the Consumer Federation of America has recognized our efforts to reach out to Georgia citizens.”

The Department’s Website address is www.gainsurance.org.  Consumers can find information on a variety of insurance topics, e-mail questions, file complaints, search for an agent, access the insurance company directory, and even compare auto insurance rates. 

In addition, insurance agents may check the status of their license, download applications and other forms, and file those forms online. 

California, Kansas , Oklahoma , Texas and Utah also received an excellent rating.

The Consumer Federation of America is a Washington DC based non-profit organization founded in 1968 to advance the consumer interest through research, education and advocacy.  The full report is available at: www.consumerfed.org/pdfs/state_insurance_websites.pdf .