This article was originally published on line. With the near collapse of AIG, the world’s largest insurance company many people were asking questions about the financial soundness of a variety of insurance companies. All states have a guarantee fund that provides some measure of protection to policyholders however, the funds apply only to “Admitted” insurance companies as opposed to “Non-Admitted” insurance companies which are not covered by the guarantee funds. The point here is if you are renewing your corporate insurance program and have a choice between and admitted versus a Non-Admitted insurance company, you can make an informed decision.