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QuickenInsurance Ranked No. 1 Internet Insurance Marketplace By Gomez

13 July 2000

QuickenInsurance Ranked No. 1 Internet Insurance Marketplace By Gomez

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - QuickenInsuranceSM, the leading online insurance marketplace provided by Intuit Insurance Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intuit Inc. , today announced that it was recognized as the #1 Internet insurance marketplace by Gomez(TM), a leading e-commerce authority for both consumers and e-businesses, for a second consecutive quarter.

    QuickenInsurance bested InsWeb, Insurance.com, YouDecide.com and QuickQuote for this honor.

    QuickenInsurance received top honors in two key categories: Ease of Use and Relationship Services. Gomez further praised QuickenInsurance as the best service for One-Stop Shoppers, Auto Buyers and Life Buyers.

    "We are delighted to be recognized again as the #1 Internet insurance marketplace by Gomez Advisors," said Steven Aldrich, president and general manager of QuickenInsurance. "Our superior scores are the result of our continued commitment to providing consumers with the best possible online shopping experience."

    Gomez further recognized QuickenInsurance as the most comprehensive online source for auto and life insurance consumers, citing its ability to deliver instant online auto and life insurance quotes through "a slick, easy to use quote interface." QuickenInsurance, praised for enabling customers in select states to submit and purchase a policy entirely online, is the only company in this quarter's Scorecard selling policies online from multiple carriers.

    Continuous carrier additions to the QuickenInsurance Web site are increasing consumers' breadth of choice and product selection. Recent additions to the QuickenInsurance family of carriers include MONY, Esurance, 21st Century and Western-Southern Life.

    The Gomez Advisors' Internet Insurance Marketplace Scorecard is issued quarterly and focuses on four criteria: ease of use, customer confidence, on-site resources and relationship services.

    About QuickenInsurance

    QuickenInsurance is the leading insurance service Web site on the Internet, offering real-time, online term life and auto insurance quotes, complete with multiple payment options. The site, which was named the top insurance aggregator by Morgan Stanley Dean Witter in 1999 and the number one Internet insurance marketplace by Gomez Advisors for two consecutive seasons, also features a library of educational material to assist consumers in learning more about insurance, as well as interactive insurance planning tools and information from independent experts.

    QuickenInsurance is part of Quicken.com, which provides individuals with information and software tools to help them make better financial decisions.

    About Intuit Inc.

    Intuit Inc. is the leader in e-finance, including financial software and Web-based services. Intuit develops and markets Quicken, the leading personal finance software; TurboTax, the best-selling personal tax preparation software; and QuickBooks, the most popular small business accounting software. Intuit's Quicken.com Web site is a leading financial Web site, offering a comprehensive set of financial news, information and tools, including insurance, mortgage, investment and tax preparation services. Intuit's products and services enable individuals, small businesses and financial professionals to better manage their financial lives and businesses.