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Wellness Programs in the Workplace
DENVER, December 1, 2008 – As small businesses struggle to stay alive by streamlining operations and cutting costs, engaging their employees in employee wellness programs can provide a variety of economic benefits, including lower health insurance costs.
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Winterize Your Home and Car
DENVER, November 1, 2008 – The thermometer is dipping low and the sun is setting earlier. That means the potential for pipes to freeze, roofs to leak, and people to slip on ice is here. Winterizing your home and car and learning winter driving tips can help keep you safe on the road and help prevent home damage. Avoiding auto insurance or homeowners insurance claims keeps your insurance policies low, saving you money.
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Insurance Agents Get an Edge with NetQuote University
DENVER, Oct. 27, 2008 – NetQuote Inc., the industry’s premier insurance lead provider, is helping its member agents exceed year-end sales goals with the launch today of NetQuoteUniversity.com, a free interactive resource for improving close rates.
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Preventative Care for Staying Healthy During the Flu Season
DENVER, CO, October 1, 2008 – Most health insurance policies provide excellent preventative care programs. By staying healthy and taking advantage of health and wellness programs, you and your family not only avoid the misery of the flu, trips to the emergency room and lost time at work or school, you also have an opportunity to keep your health insurance premiums low.
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Hybrid Cars Qualify for Auto Insurance Discounts
DENVER, CO, September 1, 2008 – Although the sales of hybrid cars has continued to rise steadily over the past few years, this summer’s $4 a gallon gas prices and expectation of $6 a gallon has increased the popularity of alternative fuel vehicles. In addition to saving money on gas, the added benefit to owning a hybrid car is saving on your auto insurance.
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Safeguard Your Road Trip
DENVER, CO, August 1, 2008 – With every season there seems to be a new batch of buzzwords. With the rising cost of gas and everything else these days, the latest trend for traveling close to home is “stayvation”, for those who want to get away without feeling pain in their pocketbook. Even if you're taking a long weekend locally, you still need to take precautions. Knowing the details of your auto insurance and home insurance–while preparing both your car and abode properly–will enable you to enjoy your time away.
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Summer Water Safety Tips
DENVER, CO, July 1, 2008 – With summer comes pool parties, trips to the lake or to the beach. Make sure these outings are fun and disaster free by taking advantage of NetQuote's summer water safety tips, which will help to avoid injuries or summer swimming accidents, keeping your family and friends safe. Read more.

NetQuote named Finalist in 2008's Best Companies to Work for in Colorado
DENVER, CO, June 2, 2008 – NetQuote has been selected as a finalist in the 2008 Best Companies to Work for in Colorado Award! Winners will be announced at the awards banquet on Thursday, July 31, 2008. Read more.

Fire Safety Tips
DENVER, CO, May 28, 2008 – Practice these fire safety tips from NetQuote to keep your home and family free from fire disasters, so you can enjoy your summer barbeques and camping trips. Read more.

Keep Your Teen Driver Safe on the Road
DENVER, CO, April 22, 2008 – It's that time of the year when many teens are getting ready to graduate from high school, and with that comes all the celebrations and graduation parties. More teenage drivers will be traveling in cars with their friends, which has shown to pose a driving risk. Add to that risk the number of teen drivers under the influence of alcohol and you've got a potentially deadly situation on your hands. Read more.

The Need For Flood Insurance Rises
DENVER, CO, April 11, 2008 – Spring flood stories continue to pour out of cities, counties and states across the country, putting flood insurance in the spotlight. In Johnson, Arkansas, where almost half the state had been considered a disaster area, flooding has left people wading through the damage to their homes. Officials in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Mississippi and Missouri have all been on flood alert. In Maine, their Bureau of Insurance is urging all Maine residents and business owners to evaluate their need for flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program. Read more.

Insurance Review for Baby Boomers
DENVER, CO, March 20, 2008 – Estimates show that there are over 80 million Baby Boomers, many of which have worked smart to create a good life for themselves and their families. Some even say that this will be the wealthiest generation to date. Unfortunately, many of their home insurance, life insurance and other insurance policies that have protected their assets over the years have collected as much dust as their high school year books. Read more.

Home Insurance and Home Improvements
DENVER, CO, February 11, 2008 – As the recession looms and foreclosures continue, more home owners are choosing the home improvement route to avoid having to qualify for a new home loan or deal with the current real estate market. If you are considering a new home improvement project, it is critical that you talk to your insurance agent about what changes and increases you'll need to make to your current home insurance policy. Doing so, along with reviewing your liability policy, will ensure you're protected throughout your home improvement project. Read more.

Preparing Your Home for Holiday Guests
DENVER, CO, November 1, 2007 – The holidays provide a great opportunity to gather with family and friends at your home. When inviting people in, it's important to think through how you can prepare a safe space for celebrating and, in the case of injury, make sure you have the right insurance coverage. Read quick tips on how to keep your guest safe and how to understand what your current insurance coverage means for you. Read more.

California Wildfires – A Preemptive Warning to Homeowners Everywhere
DENVER, CO, October 25, 2007 – As the California wildfires continue to blaze across much of Southern California, preliminary insurance industry loss estimates have been stated at over $500 million. While the California wildfires are an uncontrollable disaster, one lesson comes from this that all of us can control – having an understanding of your home insurance. Read more

Preparing Your Home For Winter
DENVER, CO, October 1, 2007 – Even though the fall colors are still in bloom and the thoughts of snow and lower temperatures may not be on your mind, now is the right time to start preparing your home for the winter months to come. While you're learning how to save money on your energy bills, NetQuote also offers an easy way to get a free online home insurance quote. Read more

Mortgage Protection Insurance – A Safeguard for Your Home and Loved Ones
DENVER, CO, September 1, 2007 – Real estate lending has been a hot topic within the financial markets as foreclosures rise to record levels across the country. While many are thankfully not a part of those statistics, they still need to ask, "If something happens to me, how will my home and family be financially protected?" One way to achieve peace of mind is through mortgage protection insurance. Read more

It’s Back to School Time – Ensure You Make the Grade on Your Child’s Insurance Needs
DENVER, CO, August 1, 2007 – The end of the summer means it’s back to school time. Time for spending money on books, supplies, clothes, and tuition. That’s why NetQuote, the leading online marketplace for insurance, is releasing money saving tips for parents to use when buying auto insurance, renters insurance, or life insurance for your teenager or college aged child heading off to get their degree. Read more

Summertime is the Season for Fun, But Protect Yourself with Liability Insurance
DENVER, CO, July 1, 2007 – Liability insurance is probably the last thing on your mind as you make plans for your summertime vacation, road trips with the family, or get ready to put your boat on the water. The experts at NetQuote, the leading online marketplace for insurance, highly suggest you put the liability coverage in your home insurance and auto insurance policies at the top of your priority list. Read more

NetQuote Offers Insurance Tips for Summertime Travel
DENVER, CO, June 1, 2007 – While you’re planning trips to visit family, venturing out on the road or by plane to enjoy the warmer weather, it’s also time to think about your auto insurance, home insurance and health insurance policies before you travel. NetQuote, the leading online marketplace for insurance, offers consumers our summertime travel tips to protect yourself, your family and your home so you can relax and enjoy your time away. Read more

Norvax and NetQuote Form Groundbreaking Insurance Industry Partnership
CHICAGO, IL, January 25, 2006 – Norvax Inc., a leading developer of Web–based health insurance sales and communication tools and NetQuote Inc., an online lead provider to the insurance industry, have joined forces to automate a critical aspect of the marketing process; significantly increasing productivity. Read more

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Spectrum Equity Investors and Stripes Group Acquire NetQuote
DENVER, CO, September 6, 2005 – Leading private equity firms Spectrum Equity Investors and Stripes Group announced today that they have acquired Denver–based NetQuote, the leading online resource for consumer comparison shopping for insurance and the dominant online lead provider to the insurance industry. Following the transaction, Victor E. Parker and Benjamin C. Spero from Spectrum Equity Investors and Kenneth A. Fox from Stripes Group will join NetQuote’s Board of Directors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Read more

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