For Independent Agents that rate both lines with Infinity QuotePro will display side by side comparisons of the premiums for both programs helping the agent better place the risk.  To try out the superior capabilities of the QuotePro Comparative Rater visit http://www.quotepro.com   today.

For more information about Infinity Insurance visit: http://www.infinityauto.com

What this means is that you can now tap into a whole new stream of client interaction.

•  Direct message policy quote information directly to your prospects
•  Post agency updates from one convenient interface 
•  Read updates from the people you are following

Simply add your twitter account settings to your agent preferences and you are ready to go.

Brought to you by QUOTEPRO the original web based comparative rating software since 1991.

Yahoo Inc.  has scheduled today as the last day for its free web page hosting service.
GeoCities was a service that allowed anyone to build a custom Web page for free
in exchange for segments of that page handling advertisements.  In the early part of this decade
GeoCities was nearly synonymous with an individual’s web presence.  Much in the way that
Facebook or Twitter are today.  Naturally, many insurance agents took advantage of this free service to build custom agency web pages.

For the independent insurance agent it was an easy way to gain a web presence without the
hassle of maintaining its own web infrastructure.  With the change to GeoCities agencies that once
used this service will have to explore new alternatives.  Many free hosting services are including the popular
Google pages service now used by many people seeking to build a web page.  Several pay services also exist for
insurance agents including one from Quotepro.

Welcome to the revolution!  Social media is the fastest growing sector on the web. If you look at trends it took television 13 years to reach 50 million users, the internet itself 4 years, the IPOD 3 years.  Facebook has added 100 million users in the last 9 months alone.    The statistics supporting social media usage and adoption are unheard of and the value that it can bring your agency matches.

With more and more people flocking to the web and using social media your outreach is far greater you can imagine.  Let’s look briefly at three popular social media outlets:�

1.  Facebook:  Having an agency Facebook page will help you keep in contact with your customers.  You can publicize agency news or even directly message a customer.

2.  Twitter:  No longer just a celebrity trend – a Twitter page for your agency offers another avenue for your customer base to “follow” you and see what you’re about.

3.  Youtube:  Youtube is now the second largest search engine on the internet.  Having agency videos with information on your agency and it’s website will help drive business to you.  25% of Americans in the past month said they watched a short video on the web.

In the near future we will no longer search for products or services on the web … They will find us via social media channel.  Social media is not a fad it’s a fundamental shift in the way we are communicating.  Get your agency there today  and see for yourself!

1. Use a comparative rater. Instead of visiting the web site of insurance companies, consider using an independent web site. Sites like Autoquoter.com make insurance companies compete for your business, ensuring that you always get the lowest premium.

2. Consider your coverage. Do you really need additional coverage’s? It could be worthwhile getting quotes for all levels of coverage and consider the one which best suits your needs, budget and value of the vehicle.

3. Increase your deductible. Most insurers will give additional discounts for higher deductibles – but make sure you are able to pay your deductible if you need to make a claim.

4. Enter accurate mileage. Avoid guessing – insurance premiums are based on numerous factors, including the number of miles that you drive. Time spent accurately calculating your commuting and annual mileage could save money in the long term.

5. Alarm your vehicle. Having an approved alarm system installed by a professional could save you in the region of 10 per cent on your premium cost.

6. Park in your garage. Clear out your garage and park your car in it or off the road. You could reduce your premium by roughly 5 per cent compared with parking it on the road.

7. Additional drivers. Adding a parent to a younger driver’s insurance policy could lower the cost. Similarly male drivers could also benefit from adding their female partner as a driver.

8. Drive carefully. This could save you up to 30 per cent on your premium, proving it literally pays to be a careful driver. The longer you go without any tickets or accidents, the more you can save.

9. Defensive Drivers. Enrolling in a defensive driver course may lower the cost of your insurance, especially for younger drivers.

10. Choose carefully. Before purchasing your next car, get insurance quotes on the vehicles you are considering. A good guide generally is the lower the engine capacity the cheaper the insurance.

Ten tips to cut the cost of car insurance is brought to you by http://www.autoquoter.com

Over 75% participants in this survey thought that car insurance comparison policies, do not vary by no more than $280 in a 6 month period. In fact almost 70% of drivers who were surveyed in state of Illinois did not contact their insurance agent to obtain their auto insurance rate information for over 2 years.
Ken Gebhard V.P. of Quotepro, Inc. was not surprise at all to hear this information “we are trying to get the word out and to encourage consumers to shop around, it has to be a clear statement, by shopping your car insurance rates make sure that you talk to more than one agent and get the best value of your car insurance dollar”

“Nationwide, the automobile insurance market is much more competitive, where over 330 companies are providing the insurance coverage in all markets”, says Marco Freudman, Quotepro Principal “The reason is very simple, there is not a single insurance provider that will offer the cheapest insurance rates to every consumer and the only way how you can save your hard earned money is to shop around for lowest rate and good customer support. No consumer will ever benefit from highly competitive market if they stay with the “expensive company” and don’t shop around.

About Capitol Insurance Agency:

Originally established in 1956, Capitol Insurance Agency, Inc. (CIA) has been under the ownership of Reed Halvorsen since 1983.
For the past 25 years our goal has been to not only provide Chicagoland with the LOWEST possible car insurance rates, but also THE BEST customer service in the industry.

About Quotepro:

Since 1991 Quotepro has delivered software solutions for providing quick and easy comparative quoting for all lines of Insurance to today’s Agents and Brokers.

Press Contact:
Jon Halvorsen
Jon.halvorsen@insuredbycia.com
http://insuredbycia.com

With new software from Quotepro, the consumer will be able to get multiple insurance rates in only few moment and if they like what they see, there is the option to purchase and print the actual coverage right from their computer, how easy is that? continues VonDrasek.

About Constitutional Casualty

Constitutional Casualty Company was incorporated on April 11, 1956 under Illinois laws and began business August 15, 1956. Copco, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, a holding company purchased financial control on October 31, 1972, from Institutional Corporation of America. Operations were conducted under the name Institutional Insurance Company of America from the time of organization until November 1, 1972, when the present corporate title was adopted.

About Quotepro

Since 1991 Quotepro has delivered software solutions for providing quick and easy comparative quoting for all lines of Insurance to today’s Agents and Brokers.

Contacts

Contact: Larry VonDrasek V.P. Marketing:
Phone: (800) 833-3427 or (773)763-7100
Fax: (773)763-5938
Email: lvondrasek@constitutional.com

Contact Marco Freudman V.P. Marketing:
Phone: (312) 654-8045
Fax: (312) 654-1285
Email: mf@quotepro.com

Quotepro is pleased to release an enterprise level solution for Insurance Carriers seeking a web presence to compete in the internet marketplace. Let our eCarrier technology power your company’s consumer facing website and agent Portal Website allowing your customers to quote, make payments and renew policies online.

eCarrier is available as a snap-in component to your current management system or as a full, feature rich carrier management system. Quotepro can web enable your company with online policy management, claims management, rating and more. We have spent years developing a custom domain-specific language (DSL) for insurance underwriting leading to quick and accurate insurance rating and simple rate changes.

Our patent pending online carrier technology delivers a rich user experience and completes the entire policy transaction from rating to issuance.

Recent carrier adoption by Constitutional Casualty Inc. has enabled Constitutional to sell the following lines of business: Personal Auto, Liquor Liability, Personal Home, Commercial Auto and Non Standard (or High Risk) Auto through the feature rich web portal – Please see Agent Portal Screenshot below: