InsWeb Buys QuickenInsurance. Click for details. When it comes to shopping for insurance, the Web isn't the silver bullet you'd expect it to be. You could spend weeks visiting all the sites that promise to offer the best deal but usually don't.
Most sites offer a limited menu of companies.
And it's not unusual to end up with inaccurate quotes, long waits and a never-ending stream of emails and calls from agents. But the Web is a great place to start your research, and there are a number of online tools that can help you cut through the confusion. We've rounded up some of the best on the Web here. You'll also find links to Kiplinger's own tools and features that should answer most of your insurance questions. It's the best first step - when you're learning about insurance, figuring how much you need or wondering what you need to change when you get married, buy a house or experience another life event.