Oct 1, 2007

Secure Website Shopping

Before you buy online insurance, make sure you understand secure website shopping. Unfortunately, there are a lot of spammy websites on the internet. But there are plenty of safe, secure websites where you can shop for and buy insurance, too.

Safety Tips for Buying Online Insurance

  • Make sure the website where you are shopping is secure; secure websites have a lock symbol, indicating your information will be safe;
  • Third party seals from organizations like the Better Business Bureau indicate the website is safe;
  • A physical address isn't a requirement for any website, but knowing there is a physical location helps ensure site security. Look in the "about us" or "contact us" sections of the website for company location address;
  • Buy insurance online from websites that have a privacy policy that won't give away or sell your information to other companies;
  • Review online forums and message boards for customer feedback on the website's security before you shop for insurance online;
  • Secure shopping websites have https in the web address- the "s" stands for secure.

Learn more about buying online insurance and decide if Web insurance is right for you.

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