QuickenInsurance Drives Auto Insurance to the Web for Californians
21 June 2000
QuickenInsurance: The First Site To Offer California Drivers Instant, Real-Time Quotes and The Ability To Buy Auto Insurance Online From Multiple Carriers
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca - Until today, California residents have had difficulty fully utilizing the power of the Internet to shop for, and buy insurance online. But today, through unique partnerships with five highly-rated and trusted insurance companies, QuickenInsurance , the online insurance marketplace ranked as the number one online firm by internet research group Gomez Advisors, is driving auto insurance to the web for California drivers.Through the site's unique California offering, which includes Electric Insurance Company, Esurance, Kemper, The GE Auto Insurance Program, and 21st Century, California residents can now take advantage of the convenience, choice and clarity that only the Internet can provide.
By utilizing the site's library of educational tools, QuickenInsurance places consumers in the drivers seat, allowing an individual to decide about what policy may best suit their individual needs. In a matter of minutes consumers can receive instant, real-time quote sets, and can even complete the auto purchasing process online direct from the companies; a feature unique to QuickenInsurance.
"Offering choice, and providing consumers with the most valuable information and tools is what QuickenInsurance is all about," said Steven Aldrich, President and General Manager of QuickenInsurance. "At QuickenInsurance we are always looking for ways to improve upon the online experience. Expanding our relationships with some of our existing partners, while creating new relationships at the same time, allows us to provide consumers with a broader, apples-to apples comparison of the online insurance market -- which in the end may mean a cost savings."
About QuickenInsurance
QuickenInsurance (www.QuickenInsurance.com) is the leading insurance service Web site on the Internet, offering real-time, online term life and auto insurance quotes, complete with multiple payment options. The site, which was named the top insurance aggregator by Morgan Stanley Dean Witter in 1999 and the number one online insurance firm by Gomez Advisors, also features a library of educational material to assist consumers in learning more about insurance, as well as interactive insurance planning tools and information from independent experts.
QuickenInsurance is part of Quicken.com(TM) (www.Quicken.com), which provides individuals with information and software tools to help them make better financial decisions.
About Intuit Inc.
Intuit Inc. is the leader in e-finance, including financial software and Web-based services. Intuit develops and markets Quicken(R), the leading personal finance software; TurboTax(R), the best-selling personal tax preparation software; and QuickBooks(R), the most popular small business accounting software. Intuit's Quicken.com(TM) Web site is a leading financial Web site, offering a comprehensive set of financial news, information and tools, including insurance, mortgage, investment and tax preparation services. Intuit's products and services enable individuals, small businesses and financial professionals to better manage their financial lives and businesses.
Intuit, the Intuit logo, Quicken, QuickBooks, and TurboTax, among others, are registered trademarks and/or registered service marks of Intuit Inc. in the United States and other countries. Quicken.com and QuickenInsurance, among others, are trademarks and/or service marks of Intuit Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States and other countries. Other parties' trademarks or service marks are the property of their respective owners and should be treated as such.
