Weiss Ratings now available online

Weiss Ratings, Inc., of Florida, an independent provider of ratings and analyses covering the financial services industry, recently announced the introduction of its new “Ratings Online” product. Available at WeissRatings.com, consumers and businesses can now have Internet access to the ratings on any of over 16,000 financial institutions, including HMOs, life and health insurers, Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, property and casualty insurers, banks and securities brokers. According to a study by the U.S. General Accounting Office, Weiss beat its nearest competitor by a three to one margin in warning consumers of future financial failures.