Chubb insurance review 2023

Chubb's Auto Bankrate Score of 4.2 out of 5.0 suggests the company's commitment to quality service and excellent coverage options for auto insurance. It may have scored higher, but it has relatively weak digital tools and an average premium that sits above the industry average. Therefore, Chubb may be a fitting choice for drivers seeking enhanced auto insurance coverage, particularly those who prioritize premium services over digital functionality and pricing.

Diving deeper into Chubb’s car insurance offerings, it provides a holistic suite of standard coverage types encompassing liability, comprehensive, collision and more. It offers exceptionally high coverage limits for liability and uninsured motorist coverage to those who qualify. One standout feature is Chubb’s Masterpiece auto insurance program. This program ensures that policyholders always receive original manufacturer parts for their vehicles; further, its coverage allows you to always select your repair shop of choice. In the event of a covered loss rendering the car undrivable, Chubb allows clients to rent a vehicle that matches or exceeds their original car’s standards. Its rental car coverage also extends worldwide.

Chubb home insurance could be a good fit for those who own high-value homes. The company’s home insurance product earned a 3.5 Bankrate Score due to its offerings, superior A++ financial strength rating from AM Best and low complaint index from the NAIC. However, the higher-than-average rates and lower-than-average J.D. Power score prevented Chubb home insurance from scoring any higher in our ranking model. The company did, however, win a Bankrate Award recognizing it as the best among those companies we studied for insuring high-value homes.

Chubb’s Masterpiece home insurance is rife with policy options designed for higher-value houses. Many coverage types that are optional with other companies come standard with Chubb, which helps explain its higher average rates. For example, your policy will automatically include extended replacement cost coverage, which will help to repair or rebuild your home to its pre-damaged state, even if the cost is more than your coverage limit. You could even choose the company’s cash settlement option if you do not want to rebuild your home after a total loss.

Chubb also offers coverage for identity theft and home appliances and equipment, and its risk consulting program allows you to have a dedicated consultant visit your home to help ensure that your coverage aligns with your assets and potential vulnerability to future perils.

While Chubb may be a great option for those seeking unique home and auto coverage options and increased limits, it is not the only option for people seeking these features. Whether you’re looking for stronger customer satisfaction or something else entirely, you might want to consider these alternatives to Chubb to help find the best fit for your insurance needs.

While its average rates may be higher than many other companies, Chubb's homeowners insurance offers standard coverage that is anything but standard compared to most of those companies, which may appeal to individuals looking for financial protection against damage to high-value homes. Its auto insurance is not far behind, featuring multiple add-ons to tailor the policy to your specific needs. In addition, Chubb’s AM Best financial strength rating is the highest possible, indicating that the company has met its claims obligations with no trouble, an important consideration for an insurance company.

Yet every provider has areas for potential improvement, and for Chubb, customer experience might be one such area. Chubb’s scores in the J.D. Power studies it is rated in are typically below the industry average, indicating it may have some work to do in terms of making its customers feel satisfied with their experience.

Chubb customer complaints

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is a reputable authority that provides complaint index ratios for insurance companies. Its complaint index is based on the number of complaints filed against a company to help consumers gauge an insurer's performance relative to its market share. The baseline for these indexes is set at 1.00. A score above 1.00 indicates that the insurer has a higher than average complaint rate, while a score below suggests fewer complaints than average. It's also worth noting that the NAIC differentiates complaint indexes based on product type, allowing a more precise evaluation of an insurer's performance in specific categories.

Other Chubb tools and benefits

These are some of the additional tools and perks that Chubb offers as part of its home and auto insurance, as well as some other insurance types.

• Boat and yacht insurance: This coverage safeguards watercraft owners against potential losses related to their boats or yachts, from minor damages to significant mishaps at sea.
• Classic car insurance: Tailored for vintage and collector vehicles, this policy provides specialized coverage that considers the unique value and characteristics of classic cars.
• Condo insurance: Designed for condominium owners, this insurance offers protection for personal property and any parts of the unit not covered by the condominium association's policy.
• Earthquake insurance: A policy specifically for damages caused by earthquakes, filling the gap as most standard home insurance policies don't cover such natural disasters.
• Flood insurance: While standard home policies often exclude flood damages, this insurance provides coverage for losses incurred due to flooding.
• Valuable items insurance: A policy for high-value possessions like jewelry, art, or antiques, ensuring they're adequately protected against loss, theft, or damage.
• HomeScan Program: Before small issues become major problems, Chubb's HomeScan program can detect leaks, insulation gaps, and electrical anomalies, helping homeowners address them proactively.
• Agreed Value Coverage: Instead of leaving the value of your car up to debate, Chubb lets you determine its worth upfront (within certain guidelines). If your vehicle is stolen or totalled, they'll hand over a check for the predetermined amount, potentially saving you significant money.

Frequently asked questions about Chubb

Bankrate utilizes Quadrant Information Services to analyze 2023 rates for ZIP codes and carriers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Rates are weighted based on the population density in each geographic region. Quoted rates are based on 40-year-old male and female homeowners with a clean claim history, good credit and the following coverage limits:

Auto

• $100,000 bodily injury liability per person
• $300,000 bodily injury liability per accident
• $50,000 property damage liability per accident
• $100,000 uninsured motorist bodily injury per person
• $300,000 uninsured motorist bodily injury per accident
• $500 collision deductible
• $500 comprehensive deductible

To determine minimum coverage limits, Bankrate used minimum coverage that meets each state’s requirements. Our base profile drivers own a 2021 Toyota Camry, commute five days a week and drive 12,000 miles annually. These are sample rates and should only be used for comparative purposes.

Age: Rates were calculated by evaluating our base profile with the ages 16–60 (base: 40 years) applied. Depending on age, drivers may be a renter or homeowner. Age is not a contributing rating factor in Hawaii and Massachusetts.

The rates for drivers ages 16–20 added to their parents’ policy reflect the good student and driver's training discounts applied. The rates for drivers aged 16–20 on their own policy do not include the good student and driver's training discounts. Additionally, 25-year-old rates are based on the driver as a renter and 30+ on the driver as a homeowner.

Incidents: Rates were calculated by evaluating our base profile with the following incidents applied: clean record (base), single speeding ticket and single at-fault accident.

Homeowners

• Coverage A, Dwelling: $150,000, $250,000, $350,000, $450,000, $750,000
• Coverage B, Other Structures: $15,000, $25,000, $35,000, $45,000, $75,000
• Coverage C, Personal Property: $75,000, $125,000, $175,000, $225,000, $375,000
• Coverage D, Loss of Use: $30,000, $50,000, $70,000, $90,000, $150,000
• Coverage E, Liability: $300,000, $300,000, $300,000, $300,000, $500,000
• Coverage F, Medical Payments: $1,000

The homeowners also have a $1,000 deductible and a separate wind and hail deductible (if required).

These are sample rates and should be used for comparative purposes only. Your quotes will differ.

Bankrate Scores

Our 2023 Bankrate Score considers variables our insurance editorial team determined impacts policyholders’ experiences with an insurance company. These rating factors include a robust assessment of each company’s product availability, financial strength ratings, online capabilities and customer and claims support accessibility. Each factor was added to a category, and these categories were weighted in a tiered approach to analyze how companies perform in key customer-impacting categories.

Like our previous Bankrate Scores, each category was assigned a metric to determine performance, and the weighted sum adds up to a company’s total Bankrate Score — out of 5 points. This year, our 2023 scoring model provides a more comprehensive view, indicating when companies excel across several key areas and better highlighting where they fall short.

• Tier 1 (Cost & ratings): To determine how well auto and home insurance companies satisfy these priorities, 2023 quoted premiums from Quadrant Information Services, as well as the latest third-party agency ratings from J.D. Power, AM Best and the NAIC, were analyzed.
• Tier 2 (Coverage & savings): We assessed companies’ coverage options and availability to help policyholders find a provider that balances cost with coverage. Additionally, we evaluated each company’s discount options.
• Tier 3 (Support): To encompass the many ways an auto and home insurance company can support policyholders, we analyzed avenues of customer accessibility along with community support. This analysis incorporated additional financial strength ratings from S&P and Moody’s and factored a company’s corporate sustainability efforts.