eCoverage Inks Alliance With Autobytel.com
16 February 2000
eCoverage Inks Alliance With Autobytel.comFirst Online Quote-to-Claim Insurance Service Joins Web's #1 Auto Buying Site's Insurance program SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16 -- eCoverage, an Internet company focused on making every aspect of insurance efficient and easy by offering consumers quote-to-claim services online, today announced the completion of their contract to join the Autobytel.com comparative quote auto insurance program. Autobytel.com generated approximately $13 billion in car sales in 1999, and controls nearly 50% of online car-buying. To date, all real time quotes featured on Autobytel.com's comparative quote insurance program have been with traditional insurance companies. "eCoverage is the first Internet-based company to service the insurance customer from quote to claim all online," said Scott Kauffman, president and CEO of eCoverage. "Now, Autobytel.com customers can choose eCoverage online and secure insurance coverage within minutes. By joining Autobytel.com's comparative rating program, eCoverage is able to extend its reach to millions of consumers right at the point of a new or used car purchase and provide them with a new choice in auto insurance that stands for speed, simplicity, savings and service." Online Car Buyers Benefit Big http://www.autobytel.com visitors simply select INSURANCE from the main menu and answer basic driver and auto informational questions to obtain an insurance quote from Autobytel.com's insurance comparator. If the consumer selects the eCoverage quote from the multiple ones displayed, they simply click through to http://www.ecoverage.com to complete their policy information and secure coverage online, instantaneously. This seamless transaction from Autobytel.com to eCoverage is facilitated by InsurQuote Systems, a provider of integrated insurance systems out of Provo, Utah. "With eCoverage, Autobytel.com customers can complete their insurance purchase, print their policy and proof of insurance card," said Michael McNally, vice president of business development at eCoverage. eCoverage's online service is available today for California car insurance, with national coverage scheduled to begin rolling out this quarter. eCoverage customers have secure access to their account to make policy changes or file a claim, online or by phone (800-233-5000), around-the-clock. eCoverage will be featured on http://www.autobytel.com starting Q2 2000. About Autobytel.com, eCoverage Autobytel.com (http://www.autobytel.com) is the leading car-buying site on the Internet today. Since its inception, Autobytel.com has aided over four and a half million consumers through the car-buying process and, in 1999 alone, generated car sales through its network of Accredited Dealers of approximately $13 billion. Its new AutobytelDirect buying process allows consumers to view live inventory of thousands of cars with up front pricing from its nationwide network of over 3,300 dealers. AutobytelDirect 's Customer Care Center is available to review options, pricing, and arrange delivery of the vehicle. eCoverage (http://www.ecoverage.com) makes every aspect of insurance efficient and easy, from quote to claim. The company offers the speed, control and convenience of self-service transactions; simple language and simple processes; no middlemen to drive up prices and sell unnecessary coverage; and around-the-clock customer service, with people on the ground when you need them. Launched in September 1999 with California car insurance, San Francisco-based eCoverage will offer a full line of personal insurance products for cars, boats and homes nationwide.