SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Esurance, the
direct-to-consumer personal car insurance company, today announced
that it is offering new car insurance savings to same-sex partners
in Illinois.
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The state of Illinois'
Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act went into effect
on June 1, 2011, allowing same-sex
couples to enter into civil unions granting them many rights
already afforded married couples. Esurance has responded by
offering new savings for Illinois
consumers who qualify according to the new Illinois law**.
The car insurance savings could be as much as 10% or more, but
vary depending on a number of pricing factors such as driving
record, accident history, and vehicle*. Illinois consumers who want to take advantage
of the savings or get a car insurance quote from Esurance can go to
www.esurance.com or call 1-800-ESURANCE (1-800-378-7262).
Esurance also offers similar car insurance savings for same-sex
partners in California,
Oregon, and Washington, and the company has a long history
of support and involvement in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgender issues, including:
- Being one of the first car insurance companies in the United States to offer discounts to
domestic partners who list on the same policy.
- Donating $50,000 in 2011 to The
Trevor Project, the leading organization providing crisis
intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth.
- Promoting and sponsoring Pride events around the country,
including Seattle Pride, St. Pete Pride, Gay Days Orlando, and the upcoming Come Out with
Pride in Orlando.
- Receiving a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign's
Corporate Equality Index for the last four years.
- Winning a 2011 Bay Area Workplace Diversity Award for
supporting equality in the work environment.
- Partnering with LGBT media outlets such as Instinct Magazine
and EDGE.
"Esurance is firmly committed to recognizing and supporting
diversity for its customers, and offering these savings to
Illinois consumers is another
measure of those commitments," said Gary
Tolman, Esurance President and Chief Executive Officer.
"That commitment applies to our work environment as well, where we
strive to attract and retain people who reflect our diverse
customer base."
*According to Esurance's multi-state analysis, 10% is the
average premium savings realized when couples are rated as
"married" rather than "single."
**Same-sex couples in a civil union will get a "married"
rate when they list on the same policy, which is a lower rate than
those previously available to such non-married individuals. This
rate applies to two persons of the same or opposite sex who form a
civil union as recognized by the Illinois law. Esurance will also honor in
Illinois civil unions, same-sex
civil unions, and marriages legally entered into in other
jurisdictions.
About EsuranceĀ®
Esurance, a subsidiary of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd.
(NYSE: WTM), provides personal auto insurance direct to consumers
online and through select agents, including sister company, Answer
Financial. Esurance is dedicated to constantly improving the way
people shop for, buy, and manage their auto insurance. By combining
the best of technology with industry know-how, Esurance is able to
offer hassle-free coverage with 24/7 customer service and claims
handling at competitive prices.
Through Esurance's website, www.esurance.com, customers can get
instant car insurance quotes, view comparison quotes, buy an
Esurance policy, and print their insurance cardsā all in minutes.
Esurance also offers policyholders the ability to make policy
changes and file claims instantly online, demonstrating its
commitment to improving the entire insurance process from quote to
claim.
Answer Financial, also a subsidiary of White Mountains, is one
of the largest independent personal lines insurance agencies in the
country. Answer Financial offers comparison quotes and provides
auto and property insurance from more than a dozen top-rated
insurance companies through its website, www.answerfinancial.com,
and over the phone. In May 2011,
White Mountains announced that it signed a definitive agreement to
sell Esurance and Answer Financial to The Allstate Corporation
(NYSE: ALL), the nation's largest publicly held personal lines
insurer. The transaction is subject to regulatory and other
customary closing conditions, including review by antitrust
authorities and state regulators, and is expected to close in the
fall of 2011.
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