Massachusetts Now Has A Smarter Choice For Car Insurance

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Esurance, the direct-to-consumer insurance company, is now offering car insurance in Massachusetts.

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Esurance empowers Bay State drivers to make smart choices about their car insurance by providing affordable rates, a convenient mobile app, comparison quotes from other leading insurance companies, and 24/7 customer service. The company is backed by Allstate, the largest publicly held personal lines insurer in the U.S.

Drivers who choose Esurance have a wealth of useful interactive online tools and technology that make the car insurance process easier and more transparent, including:

• A website that is number one for its overall ability to support car insurance customers. Esurance came out on top in a 2012 survey¹ by the Customer Respect Group, besting insurance companies such as GEICO, Progressive, and Nationwide.
• Teen driver safety device — free technology for Esurance's teen drivers to help prevent distracted driving. The device can provide email alerts to parents when their teen uses a mobile phone to make calls, send texts, or access email, internet, and other smartphone applications while the car is in motion.
• Coverage Counselor® — helps Massachusetts drivers select the right coverages for their insurance needs. The Coverage Counselor enables drivers to see how their personal circumstances impact their insurance premiums². Questions and suggestions are state-specific, so consumers get highly relevant information that can help them make better, more informed decisions about what levels of insurance coverage may be right for them.
• DriveSense™ discount program — qualified drivers get an immediate five percent discount on their first six-month policy term when they install a small telematic device in the car's onboard diagnostic port (OBD), and could realize a discount of up to 30 percent³ on their future car insurance premiums.

¹ Customer Respect Group, June 2012: "Auto-Insurers Online Self-Service Report 2012: Leaders and Laggards Who Is Leading (and Who Is Falling Behind) in the Race to Deliver Superior Online Interactions?"

² The information provided in Coverage Counselor is not used for rating, underwriting, or any purpose unrelated to the tool. Coverage Counselor is meant to highlight certain factors consumers may wish to consider in choosing coverage. The information presented is of a general nature based on the information provided and is not meant to recommend specific coverage levels for consumers to purchase. Coverage Counselor may not present all coverages, limits, or deductibles that could be available to you. Actual coverages vary by state and are subject to individual eligibility. Other terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. The information provided is stored only in aggregate and is disassociated from any quotes or policies. Consumers' answers are not stored in relation to a quote or policy created.

³ Savings is based on a range of criteria, such as mileage, driving speed, vehicle braking, time of day, and type of road (highway, city, rural) that factor into highly variable individual driver discounts for each future policy term. Depending on individual driving habits, the discount could potentially be anywhere from zero to 30 percent.

About Esurance®

Esurance provides auto, motorcycle, and renters insurance direct to consumers online, over the phone, and through select agents, including sister company, Answer Financial. With an easy-to-use mobile app, quick comparison quotes, and online repair monitoring, Esurance is the smart choice for today's web-savvy consumer. As a member of the Allstate family with an A+ rating from A.M. Best, Esurance is a reliable choice for car insurance, offering anytime, anywhere service just a click, call, or tap away. For more information, visit www.esurance.com or call 1-800-ESURANCE (1-800-378-7262).

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