Kelley Blue Book Selects Esurance As Preferred Provider
17 May 2000
Kelley Blue Book Selects Esurance As Preferred Provider for Online Auto Insurance; Esurance Offers KBB Customers Information, Instant Coverage
SAN FRANCISCO--May 17, 2000--Esurance Inc, the leading Internet-exclusive provider of personal insurance, and Kelley Blue Book, the nation's leader in vehicle valuation and the most visited automotive web site in the U.S. (kbb.com), today announced that Esurance has been selected as a premier insurance partner on Kelley Blue Book's web site. Now the three million consumers who visit Kelley Blue Book's site every month can instantly evaluate how their new car choice will affect their insurance costs, and for the first time buy a policy immediately online."Kelley Blue Book is an extremely valuable and reliable resource for car buyers and sellers," said Gary Tolman, President and COO of Esurance. "We're excited about adding our end-to-end insurance services to its online offering,"
Consumers visiting Kelley Blue Book's site will now be able to take advantage of Esurance's suite of auto insurance services, including fast and accurate quotes; comparison quotes from other providers; customizable coverage; immediate purchase and download of proof-of-insurance; and sophisticated policy management tools.
"The Internet is empowering consumers, enabling them to take control of transactions," explained Stephen Henson, Kelley Blue Book's director of marketing and business development. "Esurance has embraced this idea with respect to auto insurance, offering not only quotes online, but instant coverage, too. That makes them a great partner for our insurance offering."