Analysts say the rates for six months of comparable auto insurance coverage from different providers can vary by more than $500. That’s why it can pay to do a little shopping before settling on an insurance company.
Fortunately, there are a number of ways to make shopping for and buying insurance easier. For instance, Forrester Research reports that 86 percent of consumers shop for insurance on the Web and 22 percent apply online for auto insurance.
However, finding insurance on the Internet can have some draw- backs if you aren’t careful about what sites you visit. Here’s a closer look:
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Only 40 percent of sites let consumers complete transactions and buy policies online and most sites only have rates for their own coverage.
Instead, the sites serve as go- betweens for shoppers and agents, meaning your information could be passed on to a number of different salespeople who contact you at a later date. Additionally, some insurance sites only direct you to other insurance Web sites or provide numbers for you to call to get a quote.
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