2008-07-29 23:35:01 -

www.ambest.com - A new multimedia feature available at A.M. Best Co.'s Consumer Insurance Center will help consumers learn how installing a swimming pool or hot tub can impact their insurance coverage.

This latest feature in the on-going consumer-orientated series helps explain why consumers may want to consider increasing their liability coverage if they add a pool or hot tub

to their property. It also discusses potential pitfalls to avoid, as well as water safety tips. For instance, many pool owners may not realize that they could be held liable if someone was hurt in their pool, even if the person was an uninvited trespasser. Also, pool owners should check with their local town to make sure they meet any local requirements, such as installing a high fence around the pool.

Upcoming features will discuss what's new in banking, health and life insurance as well as retirement products.

Your information resource about buying insurance as well as the financial stability of the insurance companies that sell those products is available at www.ambest.com/consumer.

Founded in 1899, A.M. Best Company is a global full-service credit rating organization dedicated to serving the financial and health care service industries, including insurance companies, banks, hospitals and health care system providers. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.

A.M. Best Co.
Marilyn Ostermiller, 908-439-2200, ext. 5562
Assistant Vice President, Communications
marilyn.ostermiller@ambest.com