CLEVELAND, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance.com, the nation's largest online auto insurance agency, reports that the best time for drivers to compare auto insurance rates is during major life events such as getting married or purchasing a new home.

When couples get married they not only start a new life together, they also merge their assets together. However, one item that many couples neglect to combine is their auto insurance. "Many insurance companies offer discounts for insuring multiple cars," stated Dave Rosh, CEO of Insurance.com. "By taking advantage of this opportunity, Newlyweds can potentially save hundreds of dollars off their annual auto insurance premiums by shopping around and comparing prices.

Another life event that can impact a driver's auto insurance policy is moving or purchasing a new home in a different zip code. For instance, if a driver lives in rural community with little crime and traffic congestion, their premium will generally be lower than if they lived in an urban area where their car would more likely be involved in an accident.

Drivers that compare auto insurance rates when making a change to their coverage ensure that they receive the most competitive rate. To assist drivers, Insurance.com offers an auto comparison module. Here drivers are able to compare auto insurance rates for up to 12 insurance providers, helping them save time and money on their auto insurance.

"Our goal is to make comparison-shopping and switching policies as easy as possibly for drivers," says Rosh. "Our auto comparison module does just that."

About Insurance.com

Insurance.com (www.insurance.com) is an online marketplace that allows consumers to receive comparative car insurance quotes from top companies and purchase insurance products through the site. The site also provides quotes for life, health, home and specialty lines of insurance.

Insurance.com is owned and operated by ComparisonMarket, Inc., which enables financial institutions, affinity groups and online marketplaces to offer their customers real choice and savings opportunities on car insurance. Working with top insurance providers, ComparisonMarket provides instant, accurate comparative rate quoting and purchasing via the Internet or over the phone. ComparisonMarket is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

     CONTACT:
     Dave Roush, CEO
     Insurance.com
     440-715-0075
     droush@insurance.com

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Source: Insurance.com

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