Competitive Auto Insurance Market Benefits Consumers

Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:00am EDT
 
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BOSTON, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- It is common to hear from most any
professional, expert or consumer guide that the key to cheaper insurance rates
is through comparison shopping. In recent years the Internet has eliminated
the need for the time it takes to call various companies or visit offices in
order to find a low cost policy and has sped up the process by allowing
consumers to compare insurers and their rates with a few clicks of the mouse.


As of 2008 the state of Massachusetts was the last to change laws allowing for
companies to determine their own prices on premiums. The rates that the
insurers determine must be seen as fair and approved by the state's insurance
commissioner. This gives consumers the potential of finding savings since
carriers now have to keep pricing competitive in order to acquire new
customers, thus giving a car insurance comparison further importance.
According to the Massachusetts Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation,
"Massachusetts consumers saved over $270 million in insurance premiums in the
first year of managed competition."


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There are major benefits to comparing by way of a website. Having the ability
to view the rates of multiple competitors has helped people save hundreds of
dollars a year on their policies by allowing them to see which companies will
give them a cheaper rate and which are simply unaffordable. Another advantage
is that many sites allow the purchase to be completed online without having to
deal with an agent by using electronic signatures and payments; additionally,
they also offer the alternative option to those who feel more comfortable
completing the transaction with a live agent.


Aside from providing consumers with the ability to quickly compare multiple
premiums, websites can also be a valuable source of information. A website
such as http://www.OnlineAutoInsurance.com allows visitors to brush up on
their knowledge about the different types of coverage available, what they
protect against, suggestions on choosing the right policy, how to take
advantage of discounts, and tips on lowering rates. Also provided is current
news surrounding the industry and the laws and regulations of a given state.
Websites such as this can be a very helpful tool and a one stop shop for
fulfilling anyone's insuring needs.






SOURCE  Online Auto Insurance, LLC

John Pirro Jr., PR Division, +1-909-912-1855, for Online Auto Insurance, LLC

 

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