Which insurance carrier is right for you? Compare premiums, products, and quotes from Hartford and Ameriprise.
In 1810, Nathaniel Terry was the president of a small fire insurance company which, 15 years later, wrote a policy for Yale University. In 1835, a large fire destroyed most of the buildings in New York City’s Financial District and all claims were paid. In 2001 the company paid over $850 million in claims after the 9/11 terror attacks. Since 1994, The Hartford has been a sponsor of the U.S. Paralympics. Since 2003, they’ve participated in the Ability Equipped program, which provides access to adaptive sports and equipment for people with disabilities across the country. The year 2010 was The Hartford’s 200th anniversary. Since its inception, the company has been named a World’s Most Ethical Company 11 times by the Ethisphere Institute.
Founder John Tappan founded Ameriprise Financial over 125 years ago, with a mission to help Americans achieve their goals. The company was originally called Investors Syndicate. Investing $5 each, he had 1,000 clients. By 1914 his assets reached $1 million. In 2009, Ameriprise Financial partnered with Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. In 2010, Ameriprise Financial became the eighth-largest manager of long-term U.S. mutual fund assets, largely due to the acquisition of Columbia Management. In 2014, it launched the Confident Retirement® approach. The new Columbia Threadneedle Investments brand was launched in 2015. In 2017, Columbia Threadneedle Investments acquired Lionstone Investments, a real estate investment firm and also acquired Investment Professionals, Inc, a new advisor channel to serve clients of financial institutions. In 2019, the National trust bank converted to Ameriprise Bank, FSB.
Below is a list of average rates, rankings, products, and discounts for the two companies. For full company overviews, you can visit Hartford Overview and Ameriprise Group Overview.
Below is a list of the average rates that drivers typically pay with Hartford and Ameriprise Group. On average, Hartford charges approximately $198.61 per month while Ameriprise Group comes in at around $85.17 per month. For Hartford, the cheapest state average is California at $198.59 per month and the most expensive is California at $198.59 per month. For Ameriprise Group, the cheapest state average is at $0.00 per month and the most expensive is at $0.00 per month.
Average Rate
Average Rate
Average Rate
State | Hartford | Ameriprise Group |
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California | $198.59 | - |
Drivers will typically get a discount if they insure multiple vehicles. Here is a list of average rates that Hartford and Ameriprise Group typically charge for drivers who have more than 1 vehicle.
Number of Vehicles | Hartford | Ameriprise Group |
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1 Vehicle | $195.69 | $ |
2 Vehicles | $279.67 | $ |
Drivers who own their home rather than rent can sometimes get a small discount. We found that on average Hartford charges $207.94 per month and Ameriprise Group charges $ per month for customers who own their home.
Own/Rent | Hartford | Ameriprise Group |
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Own | $207.94 | $ |
Rent | $198.02 | $ |
Which car insurance company is better? We've made it easy to compare companies side by side. See how Hartford and Ameriprise ranked among the industry ratings.
Comparison | Hartford | Ameriprise |
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Year Founded | 1810 | 1894 |
A.M. Best Rating | A | A |
BBB Rating | A- | |
Financial Strength | Excellent | Excellent |
JD Power Ranking | Better Than Most | |
Moodys | A3 | |
NAIC Complaint Ratio | 1.65 | 1.23 |
S&P Rating | A |
What coverage is available through Hartford and Ameriprise? Both insurance companies offer Auto, Condo, Home, Renters, RV, and Umbrella insurance. Additional products from Ameriprise insurance also includes Health, Life, and Motorcycle insurance. Considering these two top insurance providers? Check out the list below. To view a full list of products that are available, visit Hartford and Ameriprise Group Insurance page.
Insurance | Hartford | Ameriprise |
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Auto Insurance | ✔ | ✔ |
Commercial Insurance | ✔ | |
Condo Insurance | ✔ | ✔ |
Health Insurance | ✔ | |
Home Insurance | ✔ | ✔ |
Life Insurance | ✔ | |
Motorcycle Insurance | ✔ | |
Renters Insurance | ✔ | ✔ |
RV Insurance | ✔ | ✔ |
Umbrella Insurance | ✔ | ✔ |
Hartford offers a wide range of discounts to its policyholders, including Anti-theft Device, Bundle Insurance Savings, and Defensive Driver Course discounts. Whereas, Ameriprise also offers a few discounts that Hartford doesn’t, including Vehicle Safety Features, Tenure, and Student Away discounts. Start taking advantage of discounts offered by insurance providers like Ameriprise and Hartford insurance and save yourself some money. You can review the full list of discounts that these two companies offer below.
Hartford | Ameriprise |
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Airbags Discount | Age of Home Discount |
Anti-theft Device Discount | Claims Free Discount |
Bundle Insurance Savings | Defensive Driver Discount |
Defensive Driver Course | Education Discount |
Driver Training Discount | Garaging Discount |
Good Student Discount | Good Driver Discount |
Paid-in-Full Discount | Multi-car Discount |
Vehicle Fuel Type (Hybrid or Electric Vehicles) | Multi-product Discount |
Premier Safety Discount | |
Protective Devices Discount | |
Renovation Discount | |
Student Away Discount | |
Tenure Discount | |
Vehicle Safety Features Discount |
The Hartford smartphone app allows users to view important documents and access a digital auto ID card. You can pay bills, file and track claims, contact an agent, access roadside assistance and more.
The only app available for Ameriprise is for financial services and financial planning, not for home and auto.
Hartford Mobile App | ||
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iOS | 3.9 | 265 user reviews |
Android | 3.7 | 513 user reviews |
Ameriprise Mobile App | ||
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Ameriprise does not currently have a mobile app for Home and Auto. |
Hartford Contact Info | |
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Address | 690 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06155 |
Phone | 1-800-423-6789 |
Website | https://www.thehartford.com/ |
https://www.facebook.com/TheHartford/ | |
Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/thehartford |
https://twitter.com/TheHartford | |
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-hartford/ |
Ameriprise Contact Info | |
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Address | 70100 Ameriprise Financial Center, Minneapolis, MN 55474 |
Phone | 1-800.862.7919 |
Website | https://www.ameriprise.com/ |
https://www.facebook.com/AmeripriseAutoHome/ | |
Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/user/Ameriprise |
https://twitter.com/AmeripriseAH | |
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ameriprise-auto-and-home-insurance/ |
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