Accuquote

AccuQuote is a life insurance quotes provider based in United States. It was established by Byron Udell in 1994. The company is headquartered outside Chicago in Wheeling, Illinois and has a satellite branch office in Golden, Colorado.

History

Prior to AccuQuote, Byron Udell founded Byron Udell & Associates in 1986 which was focused mainly on helping wealthy individuals and families with their life insurance and estate planning needs. In 1994, Udell expanded his vision and was determined to provide the general public with an easy way to find quotes. This idea compelled Udell to form AccuQuote and provides the consumer simple ways to organize their life insurance records.

Recognition

• One of Suze Orman’s Favorite insurance quote service
• One of Terry Savage’s favorite insurance web sites

2009:

• Kiplinger’s Personal Finance -Best of 2009 List
• Inc. Magazine has ranked AccuQuote as one of the fastest-growing companies in insurance category on Inc. 5000 list.

2008:

• Kiplinger’s Personal Finance - The Best of the Web

2007:

• Kiplinger’s Personal Finance- The 25 Best Web Sites

2006:

• Kiplinger’s Personal Finance-The Best of List

2005:

• Kiplinger’s Personal Finance - Online Allies: Our favorite sites
• Forbes – Best of the Web

External links

• http://blogs.consumerreports.org/money/2009/04/term_life_insurance_premiums_increase.html
• http://finance.yahoo.com/banking-budgeting/article/105450/Cut-Your-Spending-by-$500-Per-Month
• http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/18926723/
• http://www.usatoday.com/money/wealth/saving/msw113.htm