Insurance.com wins Best of Tech Award

Insurance.com was honored by the Northeast Ohio Software Association at its 2nd annual Best of Tech awards on May 22, winning the 2008 prize for Best Website or e-Commerce App.

The Best of Tech awards, held on Thursday night at Corporate College East in Warrensville Heights, recognize great technological talent in the region.

Joe Singleton, Director of Information Technology at Insurance.com, accepted the award. "We were honored to be a finalist. Being chosen was a testament to the hard work of all Insurance.com's employees. On behalf of them, we'd like to thank NEOSA for this recognition of their hard work."

"We're very proud to recognize some great companies and leaders this year," said Brad Nellis, director of NEOSA. "Paring the nearly 70 nominations down to our finalists and winners was very difficult. We should be proud that such fine companies call Cleveland and the surrounding region home."

About NEOSA
NEOSA is a membership-based organization that promotes the advancement of the technology community and the information technology industry of Northeast Ohio. It is an industry-led, industry-driven organization made up of more than 800 member companies from all facets of information technology. NEOSA merged with COSE in 2004. (www.neosa.org)

About COSE
COSE is one of Ohio's largest small business support organizations, striving to help small businesses grow and maintain their independence. Comprised of more than 17,000 member companies, COSE has a long history of fighting for the rights of all small business owners, whether it's through group purchasing programs for health care, workers' compensation, or energy, advocating for specific changes in legislation or regulation to benefit small business, or providing a forum and resource for small businesses to connect with and learn from each other. (www.cose.org)

ABOUT INSURANCE.COM
Insurance.com is the leading online independent auto insurance agency in the United States. Consumers can instantly compare quotes from top auto insurance companies by completing one application at our website, www.insurance.com. To buy a policy, consumers have the option to complete the transaction online or speak with a licensed agent over the phone. Our innovative technology links directly to the rating systems at 15 major insurance companies, streamlining the shopping process for consumers and enabling companies to attract new customers through real-time underwriting and quoting.
In addition to providing comparative quotes at Insurance.com, the company provides white label auto insurance solutions to financial institutions, affinity groups and online marketplaces. Other products include life, health and home insurance as well as travel, dental and pet health insurance. Founded in 2000, Insurance.com is based in Solon, Ohio.

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