FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 26, 2010
Steve Bowen
(206) 816.6342
sbowen@qw-corp.com
Seattle, Washington – QuoteWizard is the fastest-growing company in the insurance industry, and 36th overall nationwide, according to the 2010 Inc. 500 list of America’s fastest growing companies released this week.
With an incredible three-year growth rate of 5,950.5 percent, QuoteWizard tops Washington State and the insurance industry in the Inc. 500’s 2010 ranking. Combining a steady increase of media exposure through social media channels like Facebook, along with expanding partnerships with national underwriters and individual agents, QuoteWizard has become a significant provider of high quality leads to the insurance industry.
Founded in 2006 by CEO Scott Peyree, QuoteWizard is a Seattle-based online insurance portal where consumers can compare auto, home, renter, and life insurance quotes to save money on their insurance. Insurance companies and agents are then able to purchase highly-targeted consumer leads that match their specific criteria to ensure a competitive quote. The company has exploded into a $9.1 million dollar a year company with over 30 employees.
Each year, the Inc. 500 compiles a list of the fastest growing companies in the United States based on percentage of revenue gained over a three year period. This is the first time that QuoteWizard has made the list.