Based upon data drawn from the lowest average car insurance rates viewed by over 1.1 million consumers in 2006, the 2006 Auto Insurance Pricing Report gives some interesting insights into state-specific pricing trends, as well as the general trends of insurance premiums.

"We've seen a trend towards more affordable insurance over the last couple of years - Insurance.com's 2006 Pricing Report supports this conclusion," said Dave Roush, CEO of Insurance.com.

States that showed a continuing decrease in insurance rates over the last two years included Minnesota, Pennsylvania and California, while Delaware, Rhode Island and North Carolina saw increases last year.

The most expensive states for auto insurance (based upon Insurance.com's data) include Louisiana, and New Jersey - even though the report shows that the premiums have been getting lower in those states.

"Prices still vary considerably on a case-by-case basis, so it's essential to compare rates before making a purchase. Insurance.com makes it easy for consumers to compare rates and buy the policy that's right for them, either online or over the phone with knowledgeable licensed agents."

Read Insurance.com's 2006 Pricing Report or visit Insurance.com.

About Insurance.com's 2006 Auto Insurance Pricing Report
Insurance.com's 2006 Auto Insurance Pricing Report highlights the lowest average car insurance rates viewed by over 1.1 million car insurance consumers on the Insurance.com platform in 2006*. The information comes from actual auto insurance quotes consumers received from over a dozen of the nation's leading auto insurance companies who participate on Insurance.com's comparative auto insurance platform.

*Disclaimer
While the Insurance.com's 2006 Auto Insurance Pricing Report is a broad indicator of pricing activity in the personal auto insurance marketplace, it is not a comprehensive index as it reflects only the pricing activity of carriers that have participated in the Insurance.com auto insurance marketplace in the states where it quotes (all states except Alaska, Hawaii, Massachusetts) and the aggregate profile of consumers who shop using the Insurance.com platform.

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