Formerly known as Quotesmith, Insure.com provides consumers with a single resource for insurance quotes (auto, life, health) from self-directed consumers. With over 200 insurance companies using the platform, it a good place to looking for a policy. They also have an extensive library of insurance articles and decision-making tools.
Robert started this adventure in 1984 to try and build a central database for getting insurance quotes. After integrating with hundreds of insurance companies, he shifted from providing broker/agent platform to giving a consumers direct access to the data in the mid-90's. Eric previously was a Director of IT at AON and Motorola.
Dimensions: 100 people x 22 years x $18MM
Funding: Founder, IPO
Customers: Insurance consumers, small businesses
Location: Chicago [Darien] + www.insure.com
