ENCINO, Calif., March 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingTree®,
the leading online loan marketplace, and Answer Financial®, one of
the largest auto and home insurance agencies in the U.S., announced
a new partnership today that will bring Answer's insurance
comparison platform to millions of LendingTree consumers
nationwide.
Powered by Answer's mobile-friendly comparison platform, people
using LendingTree can now easily compare insurance rates, coverages
and customer reviews for top-rated insurers and choose the plan
that best fits their needs, all online. If customers need
consultation during the process of purchasing insurance, they can
call a US-based Answer insurance expert to evaluate their needs and
guide them through their coverage and purchase options.
"Consumers come to LendingTree because they want to make smart
financial decisions by comparing products apples-to-apples," said
Doug Lebda, LendingTree founder and
CEO. "We partnered with Answer because their insurance
shopping platform brings choice and convenience to consumers, and
they have the breadth of geographic and product coverage to be able
to help almost anyone find what they need. Now, when people are
looking for home and auto loans on LendingTree.com, they can also
compare prices and buy the necessary home and auto insurance
products, all in one place."
Nikul Patel, Chief Product and
Strategy added, "Without comparison shopping platforms, the process
of comparing loan and insurance options can be too time consuming
and complex for many consumers. However, Answer and LendingTree are
solving this problem through an integration with My LendingTree – a
platform that makes it quick and easy to comparison shop a variety
of financial products online."
"LendingTree is an online pro when it comes to giving consumers
what they need to easily research their options on products that
impact their budgets," said Rob
Slingerland, Answer Financial CEO. "Answer is an expert at
helping people find the right coverage at the right price on the
significant household expenses of auto and home insurance. The
Answer and LendingTree offerings are complementary, and teaming up
will allow us to help more families and young people get the
protection they need."
Answer has more experience than any insurance comparison
platform in the industry, and is committed to helping businesses
successfully roll out auto and home insurance offerings to their
customers. The licensed agency works with more than 20 of the
nation's top-rated insurance companies, including Progressive,
Safeco, and Dairyland, to provide insurance solutions in all 50
states and for a broad range of risk profiles, both online and over
the phone. LendingTree consumers who shop for insurance through the
program will enjoy a seamless, co-branded experience from start to
finish.
To compare quotes now, visit
https://www.lendingtree.com/home-insurance-index or call a helpful,
US-based insurance agent at 1-866-529-5815.
About LendingTree
LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) is the nation's leading online
loan marketplace, empowering consumers as they comparison-shop
across a full suite of loan and credit-based offerings. LendingTree
provides an online marketplace which connects consumers with
multiple lenders that compete for their business, as well as an
array of online tools and information to help consumers find the
best loan. Since inception, LendingTree has facilitated more than
65 million loan requests. LendingTree provides free monthly credit
scores through My LendingTree along with access to its network of
over 350 lenders offering home loans, personal loans, credit cards,
student loans, business loans, home equity loans/lines of credit,
auto loans and more. LendingTree, LLC is a subsidiary of
LendingTree, Inc. For more information go
to www.lendingtree.com, dial 800-555-TREE, like
our Facebook page and/or follow us on
Twitter @LendingTree.
About Answer Financial® Inc.
Answer Financial, through its agencies Insurance Answer Center
and Right Answer Insurance, is one of the largest independent
personal lines agency operations in the nation, providing auto and
home insurance policies directly to consumers and through a broad
network of marketing partners. Answer Financial serves the growing
segment of self-directed consumers searching for the best way to
save money on insurance by providing one easy place to shop,
compare, and buy insurance. By leveraging technology and
partnerships with top-rated insurers including sister company,
Esurance, Answer Financial can provide real-time comparison rates
for virtually every consumer. Customers can purchase online or over
the phone with the guidance of an insurance expert. Answer
Financial is a member of the Allstate family of companies.
www.AnswerFinancial.com
Answer Financial® Inc. offers
insurance products and services through its insurance agency
licensed affiliate Insurance Answer Center, LLC (California License
# 0B99714); in New York as
Insurance Answer Center, LLC, an Insurance Agency; in Michigan as Insurance Answer Center, LLC, an
Insurance Agency; and in Missouri
as Answer Financial. Answer Financial affiliated agencies are not
insurance companies, but act as agents for certain insurance
companies. Answer Financial's affiliate Right Answer Insurance
Agency, LLC (CA License #0H52358) operates as an insurance broker
in California and an agent in all
other states. Answer Financial is paid commissions and may receive
other performance-based compensation for its services. The
compensation received by Answer Financial and its employees may
vary by insurance company. Not all insurance products and services
are available in all states. Rates are subject to change.
CONTACT:
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Breanna
Buhr
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Megan
Greuling
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JMPR Public Relations
for Answer Financial
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Director,
Communications for LendingTree
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bbuhr@jmprpublicrelations.com
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Megan.greuling@lendingtree.com
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818.992.4353
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704.943.8208
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SOURCE Answer Financial Inc.