THE VERDICT
Safeco is better than MetLife overall, per WalletHub’s grading criteria. Safeco received 2.9 out of 5 stars from WalletHub editors, whereas MetLife received 2.6 out of 5 stars. You can find more details below about how MetLife and Safeco stack up against one another.
| Source | MetLife | Safeco |
| NAIC Complaint Index | 1.00 | 1.25 |
| J.D. Power Rating | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| User Rating on WalletHub | 3.6/5 | 2.1/5 |
MetLife | Safeco Insurance | ||
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| Rating | |||
| Complaint Index | Complaint Index | Complaint Index | |
| 1.00 | 1.26 | ||
| Number of Discounts | Number of Discounts | Number of Discounts | |
| 9 | 9 | ||
| Geographical Coverage | Geographical Coverage | Geographical Coverage | |
| 50 States + DC | 50 States + DC | ||
| Pros | Pros | Pros | |
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| Cons | Cons | Cons | |
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| Overall Winner | |||
MetLife | |||
MetLife | Safeco Insurance |
| Men | |
| CHEAPER | |
| Women | |
| CHEAPER | |
| Young Driver | |
| CHEAPER | |
| Adult Driver | |
| CHEAPER | |
| Senior Driver | |
| CHEAPER | |
| Good Driver | |
| CHEAPER | |
MetLife | Safeco Insurance |
| Accident prevention course | |
| Accident-free | |
| Affinity | |
| Anti-Theft Device(s) | |
| Automated payments | |
| Defensive Driver | |
| Diminishing deductible | |
| Good Student | |
| Low-Mileage | |
| Multiple Policies | |
| My Journey | |
| Pay in Full | |
| Safe driving program | |
| Safety device | |
| Safety features | |
| Superior Driver | |
| Teen safety rewards | |
MetLife | Safeco Insurance |
| Annuities | |
| Boat Insurance | |
| Business Insurance | |
| Car Insurance | |
| Disability Insurance | |
| Health Insurance | |
| Home Insurance | |
| Identity Theft Insurance | |
| Legal Insurance | |
| Life Insurance | |
| Long-Term Care Insurance | |
| Motorcycle Insurance | |
| Pet Insurance | |
| Professional Liability Insurance | |
| Renters Insurance | |
| Umbrella Insurance | |
The Safeco phone number is 1 (800) 332-3226 for customer support, and customer service representatives are available 24/7. You can also contact Safeco by logging in to your Safeco account online or visiting a local agent.
How to Contact Safeco
Low mileage drivers usually save on their Safeco premium because less time on the road means a smaller chance of filing a claim. Besides offering lower premiums for low mileage...
The main Safeco NAIC number is 39012. Safeco's NAIC number is the five-digit code given by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), which assigns numbers to authorized insurance providers in order to track customer complaints and ethics violations across state lines.
With Safeco's NAIC number, anyone can learn more about the company's financial data, the kinds of complaints that have been filed by customers, and any enforcement actions taken against the company. Customers...
For more information, check out WalletHub's full Safeco review.
MetLife is rated A+ by AM Best, a credit rating agency that determines an insurance company's financial strength and ability to pay claims. MetLife also received a rating of 1.00 from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), meaning MetLife has an average number of consumer complaints.
MetLife Insurance Ratings
No, MetLife does not offer rideshare insurance anymore. MetLife no longer provides any kind of auto insurance coverage, since the company sold its home and auto insurance business to Farmers Insurance in April 2021.
Current or prospective MetLife auto insurance policyholders can reach out to Farmers Insurance to ask about rideshare coverage, since Farmers does offer rideshare insurance.
No, Safeco and Liberty Mutual are not the same company, though Safeco was purchased by Liberty Mutual in 2008. While the two companies are related and not completely independent of one another, Safeco still sells its own insurance policies.
Having Liberty Mutual as its parent company means that Safeco has strong financial backing and can focus exclusively on selling personal insurance policies. To learn more about these insurers, check out WalletHub's reviews for Safeco...
The main MetLife NAIC number is 65978. MetLife's NAIC number is the five-digit code given by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), which assigns numbers to authorized insurance providers in order to track customer complaints and ethics violations across state lines.
With MetLife's NAIC number, anyone can learn more about the company's financial data, the kinds of complaints that have been filed by customers, and any enforcement actions taken against the company. Customers...
Yes, MetLife does offer free towing for customers who have the company's roadside assistance coverage. MetLife roadside assistance generally costs $5-$7 per year and includes towing services up to $50 for basic plan subscribers. MetLife customers can request roadside assistance online, or they can call 1-800-854-6011.
MetLife Roadside Assistance Covers:
MetLife offers several discounts to customers with pet insurance policies. MetLife pet insurance discounts currently include savings for military members and first responders, healthcare workers, animal care providers and more. However, MetLife does not have discounts for other insurance customers, since the company no longer offers home or auto insurance, and discounts are generally not available for life or health insurance.
MetLife Pet Insurance Discounts
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