Mutual or publicly owned: Which is best insurance company

Did you ever care if you are buying the policy from Mutual or publicly owned insurance company ? I know after what happend to AIG, people are more careful now a days.
Okay let me ask you this, do you know the what is Mutual insurance company and Publicly owned insurance company.

Simple definition:
Mutual insurance companies are owned by policyholders.
Publicly owned insurance companies are owned by stockholders.

Article below brings some interesting points about what to consider before you choose an insurance company -
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