Like RateElert, Inc.

closed 10/31/2017 via BNC Analysis

QuoteWizard, acquired RateElert, Inc.

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synopsis: Insurance comparison startup QuoteWizard has acquired insurance shopping site RateElert. RateElert provides many consumers rate transparency that they never had before the Internet existed. The company’s flagship product, RATEKICK, is a comparison platform designed for an easier way for consumers to shop for insurance.
buyer: QuoteWizard
QuoteWizard is an insurance comparison marketplace for consumers looking to save on insurance. QuoteWizard provides consumers with thousands of qualified agents as well as major carriers, who offer personalized quotes and the opportunity to save up to 40% on auto, home, and health insurance. "
 target: RateElert, Inc.
RateElert, Inc. is a catalyst for change in the online insurance industry by providing many consumers rate transparency that they never had before the Internet existed. The company’s flagship product, RATEKICK, is a comparison platform designed for an easier way for consumers to shop for insurance.
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closed 4/9/2021 via finextra.com

Finder, acquired GoBear

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synopsis: Finder, a leading comparison site in Australia, has acquired GoBear, a complete and easy-to-use financial services comparison site in Singapore. GoBear features over 100 products from dozens of providers. Their platform allows users to easily search and compare all types of insurance, credit cards, and loans.
buyer: Finder
Finder is a leading comparison site in Australia. Finder helps people around the world make to better financial decisions and improve their lives. Their platform allows users to compare credit cards, savings accounts, loans, online shopping discount and codes, insurance, utilities, travel and more. "
 target: GoBear
GoBear is a complete and easy-to-use financial services comparison site in Singapore. GoBear features over 100 products from dozens of providers. Their platform allows users to easily search and compare all types of insurance, credit cards, and loans.
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closed 2/10/2021 via BNC Analysis

Future plc, acquired Mozo

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synopsis: Future, a global multi-platform media company, has acquired Mozo, a personal finance comparison website in Australia. Mozo provides comparison tools that help people to find better banking, insurance and energy deals in minutes. The platform allows users to compare loans, credit cards, bank accounts, insurance, utilities and more.
buyer: Future plc (LSE:FUTR:$606.80)
Based in the UK, Future plc is an international media group and leading digital publisher. The Group operates two separately managed brand-led divisions: Media and Magazine. The Magazine division is brand-led while the Media division focuses on being at the forefront of digital innovation. "
 target: Mozo
Mozo is a personal finance comparison website in Australia. Mozo provides comparison tools that help people to find better banking, insurance and energy deals in minutes. The platform allows users to compare home loans, credit cards, personal loans, bank accounts, insurance, utilities and more.
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closed 11/30/2020 via BNC Analysis

Gruppo MutuiOnline SpA, acquired SosTariffe.it

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synopsis: Gruppo MutuiOnline, a retail credit and insurance broker in Italy, has acquired SosTariffe.it, a leading comparison website in Italy. SosTariffe.it helps people to choose the best services for their needs. The platform allows users to compare internet providers, mobile phone plans, insurance, loans, mortgages, electricity & gas, and bank accounts.
buyer: Gruppo MutuiOnline SpA (BIT:MOL:$296.41)
Gruppo MutuiOnline is a retail credit and insurance broker in Italy. Gruppo MutuiOnline provides services for mortgage loans, consumer loans, and insurance through their various websites. Their main sites include www.mutuionline.it, www.prestitionline.it, www.segugio.it and www.trovaprezzi.it. "
 target: SosTariffe.it
SosTariffe.it is a leading comparison website in Italy. SosTariffe.it helps people to choose the best services for their needs. The platform allows users to compare internet providers, mobile phone plans, insurance, loans, mortgages, electricity & gas, TV services, bank accounts, and credit cards.
price ($mm)
$34
rev ($mm)
$10
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$0
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3.6x
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295.0x
closed 8/27/2020 via BNC Analysis

Swegaming AB, acquired Veloxia AB

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synopsis: Swegaming AB, a leading player in the Swedish market for credit card and loan intermediation, has acquired Veloxia AB, which operates most comparison sites on the Swedish market, including Lånen.se and Alltomkreditkort.se.
buyer: Swegaming AB
Swegaming AB is a leading affiliate marketing company in Sweden. Their flagship products include comparison websites for credit cards, sports betting and loans. Swegaming helps businesses to drive traffic in a sustainable and responsible way. "
 target: Veloxia AB
Veloxia AB provides online insurance, credit card, and loan comparison services. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.
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closed 8/26/2020 via Company Press Release

JurisTech, acquired iMoney

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synopsis: JurisTech, a leading Malaysian financial technology company that serves most major banks in Malaysia, has acquired iMoney, Southeast Asia’s largest financial comparison portal with operations in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. iMoney compares credit cards, loans, broadband, and insurance products on its website.
buyer: JurisTech
JurisTech is a leading Malaysian financial technology company that serves most major banks in Malaysia. JurisTech offers solutions for debt collection, loan origination management, credit scoring, digital banking, document management, chatbots, and more. "
 target: iMoney
iMoney is Southeast Asia’s largest financial comparison portal with operations in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. iMoney compares credit cards, loans, broadband, and insurance products on its website and provides telephone-based advice to consumers.
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closed 11/27/2019 via BNC Analysis

Staysure, acquired PayingTooMuch.com

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synopsis: Staysure, the UK's most trusted travel insurance provider, has acquired a majority stake in PayingTooMuch.com, a UK-based insurance price comparison website. PayingTooMuch.com allows people to compare products from leading insurers and save money. PayingTooMuch.com provides comparisons for life insurance, pet insurance, travel insurance and more.
buyer: Staysure
Staysure is the UK's most trusted travel insurance provider. Staysure provides affordable specialist travel insurance that suits their customer’s individual needs. Staysure has helped millions of people explore the world while being fully covered regardless of their age or medical conditions. "
 target: PayingTooMuch.com
PayingTooMuch.com is a UK-based insurance price comparison website. PayingTooMuch.com allows people to compare products from leading insurers and save money. PayingTooMuch.com provides comparisons for life insurance, pet insurance, travel insurance, car insurance and home insurance.
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closed 6/19/2019 via BNC Analysis

SureStart, acquired CompareGuru

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synopsis: Online insurance distribution company SureStart announced that it had acquired CompareGuru, an independent insurance comparison platform, from SA investment company Silvertree Internet Holdings. CompareGuru provides free, unbiased side-by-side quotes on short-term and long-term insurance products.
buyer: SureStart
SureStart Online Financial Services is the activator and Implementer of the Briisk Innovation in Africa, Europe, Middle East, Turkey and India. SureStart enables anyone to buy or sell digital financial services, instantly and seamlessly, by using the cloud-based Briisk Instant Transaction Platform. "
 target parent: Silvertree Capital
target: CompareGuru
CompareGuru is an independent insurance comparison platform from South African investment company Silvertree Internet Holdings. CompareGuru provides free, unbiased side-by-side quotes on short-term and long-term insurance products.
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closed 3/27/2019 via BNC Analysis

Cloud Care srl, acquired Daina Finance Ltd

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synopsis: Cloud Care, a leader in web sale and web care services in Italy, has acquired Quale.it, an insurance comparison website in Italy. Quale.it allows users to find and compare a variety of insurance products, including life insurance, animal insurance, car insurance, home insurance, and more.
buyer: Cloud Care srl
Cloud Care is a leader in web sale and web care services in Italy. Cloud Care develops AI solutions that support the customer journey. Cloud Care helps their clients to develop websites and chat systems that improve the customer experience. "
 target: Daina Finance Ltd
Quale.it is an insurance comparison website in Italy. Quale.it allows users to find and compare a variety of insurance products, including life insurance, animal insurance, car insurance, home insurance, and more. Quale.it also provides telephone and internet, mortgage, and loan comparison services.
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closed 11/14/2018 via PR Newswire

Seeman Holtz, acquired Goji

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synopsis: Seeman Holtz, a leader in providing comprehensive financial, risk and insurance advice to clients, has acquired Goji, an online analytics and data-driven personal lines insurance distribution platform that matches clients' needs with the right coverage at the best price through its integrated network of over a dozen national insurance carriers.
buyer: Seeman Holtz
Seeman Holtz is a national leader in providing comprehensive financial, risk and insurance advice to clients across the country. Seeman Holtz partners with insurance professionals who are dedicated to serving the general and specialized insurance and Benefit needs of clients and prospects. "
 target: Goji
Goji operates an online analytics and data-driven personal lines insurance distribution platform that matches clients' needs with the right coverage at the best price through its integrated network of over a dozen national insurance carriers.
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closed 6/20/2018 via BNC Analysis

Thinkseg, acquired Bidu Corretora de Seguros e Servicos de internet, Ltda.

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synopsis: Thinkseg, a Brazilian company that uses technology to sell insurance products - known as "insurtech" - has acquired the entire operation of Bidu. Bidu is an online recommendation, comparison and marketplace portal for insurance and financial services based in Brazil.
buyer: Thinkseg
Thinkseg is a Brazilian insurance startup (insurtech) that connects insurers, brokers and customers. It operates independently, with transparency and agility. "
 target: Bidu Corretora de Seguros e Servicos de internet, Ltda.
Bidu is an online recommendation, comparison and marketplace portal for insurance and financial services based in Brazil. They've helped millions of consumers compare the prices of insurance, in addition to a variety of financial products, such as credit cards, financing options and loans.
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announced 4/4/2018 via Company Press Release

Československá obchodní banka, a. s., will acquire Ušetřeno.cz s.r.o.

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synopsis: Československá obchodní banka, a.s. (ČSOB), a universal bank in the Czech Republic, will acquire Ušetřeno.cz, the largest independent online price comparison site for domestic products and services in the Czech Republic. Ušetřeno.cz allows people to compare energy utilities, mobile internet plans, insurance, credit cards, loans, and mortgages.
buyer parent: KBC
buyer: Československá obchodní banka, a. s.
Founded in 1964, Československá obchodní banka, a.s. (ČSOB) is a universal bank in the Czech Republic. ČSOB offers a full range of banking services to individual, SME, corporate, and institutional clients. Their banking services include mortgages, loans, insurance products, pension funds, and more. "
 target: Ušetřeno.cz s.r.o.
Founded in 2010, Ušetřeno.cz is the largest independent online price comparison site for domestic products and services in the Czech Republic. Ušetřeno.cz allows people to compare energy utilities, mobile internet plans, insurance, credit cards, loans, and mortgages.
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announced 2/22/2018 via BusinessWire

Eli Global, LLC, will acquire finanzen.de

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synopsis: Eli Global LLC, a federation of independent portfolios, announced that an affiliate has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire finanzen.de AG and its subsidiaries from Blackfin Capital Partners. Based in Germany, finanzen.de is the leading European online marketplace for retail customer leads in the finance and insurance sectors.
buyer: Eli Global, LLC
Eli is a federation of independent portfolios. Eli’s portfolios operate in over 15 industries across the world, including healthcare, technology, insurance and financial services. Eli acquires for the long term, and continues to invest globally in stable and growing companies and their teams. "
 target parent: BlackFin Capital Partners
target: finanzen.de
Germany-based finanzen.de is the No.1 European B2B digital marketplace for insurance and finance customers. Its sophisticated technology-enabled marketplace procures about one million online generated leads per year to more than 6,000 insurance experts and financial consultants.
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closed 10/25/2017 via Company Press Release

iSelect Ltd, acquired iMoney.my

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synopsis: iSelect, an Australian comparison website, has increased its stake in iMoney.my to 51.5% to become its majority shareholder. iMoney.my is Southeast Asia’s largest financial comparison portal. iMoney compares credit cards, loans, broadband, and insurance products on its website and provides telephone-based advice to consumers.
buyer: iSelect Ltd (ASX:ISU:$141.72)
iSelect is an Australian comparison website. It aims to save its customers money, time and effort by making available product information and advice for comparison purposes across the widest range of Australian insurers. iSelect allows users to compare insurance, utilities, credit cards, and loans. "
 target: iMoney.my
iMoney.my is Southeast Asia’s largest financial comparison portal with operations in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. iMoney compares credit cards, loans, broadband, and insurance products on its website and provides telephone-based advice to consumers.
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closed 5/31/2017 via Company Press Release

GRUPO BC de Asesoría Hipotecaria, SL, acquired Iahorro Business Solutions SL

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synopsis: GRUPO BC has acquired the leading online financial marketing services company, iAHORRO. IAHORRO is an online platform with a vocation of excellence in the marketing of financial products and services, with a wide knowledge in the generation and conversion of online traffic.
buyer parent: L-GAM Advisers LLP
buyer: GRUPO BC de Asesoría Hipotecaria, SL
Grupo BC is a leader in BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) in both Southern Europe and Latin America. The 4 key service lines for GRUPO BC are banking services, BPO and process consulting, asset services, and IT services. "
 target parent: Cube Ventures
target: Iahorro Business Solutions SL
IAHORRO is an online platform with a vocation of excellence in the marketing of financial products and services, with a wide knowledge in the generation and conversion of online traffic. iAhorro is the leading banking comparison site in the Spanish market by number of products and billings.
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closed 10/28/2016 via Company Press Release

Finizy, acquired MerciHenri.com

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synopsis: Meilleurtaux.com, a leading French provider of advice on mortgage solutions backed by Equistone Partners Europe, has announced the acquisition of the insurance comparison website MerciHenri.com through its holding company Finizy.
buyer parent: Equistone Partners Europe
buyer: Finizy
Finizy is the trusted third party on the French market. Finizy offers information, comparison, consulting and intermediation on financial products and services for individuals and professionals. "
 target: MerciHenri.com
MerciHenri.com, which has served over 3 million customers since its inception in 2011, is the only insurance comparison website within the French market whose offering extends beyond price comparisons.
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announced 11/5/2015 via PR Newswire

All Web Leads, will acquire insuranceQuotes.com

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synopsis: All Web Leads, the premier customer acquisition marketing company focused on the U.S. insurance industry, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire insuranceQuotes.com, Bankrate, Inc.'s insurance division. insuranceQuotes.com, has the industry's largest network of national and local insurance agents and a secure online application.
buyer parent: Genstar Capital LLC
buyer: All Web Leads
All Web Leads (AWL) is the premier customer acquisition marketing company focused on the U.S. insurance industry. The company delivers real-time, targeted, high-quality sales leads to top insurance producers. "
 target parent: Apax Partners
target: insuranceQuotes.com
insuranceQuotes.com, formerly known as Bankrate Insurance, has the industry's largest network of national and local insurance agents from the top insurance companies and a simple secure online application process that allows a consumer to compare unique insurance quotes from multiple companies.
price ($mm)
$165
rev ($mm)
$195
EBITDA ($mm)
$25
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0.8x
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6.5x
closed 11/13/2013 via PE Hub

BlackFin Capital Partners, acquired Hyperassur

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synopsis: BlackFin Capital Partners has acquired HyperAssur. Hyperassur is a comparison site that specializes in insurance products for the general public. HyperAssur offers internet users a large range of insurance policies at the best price.
buyer: BlackFin Capital Partners
BlackFin Capital Partners is authorized by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) to engage in private equity activities and the management of private equity funds (FCPRs) on behalf of qualified institutional investors. "
 target: Hyperassur
Hyperassur is a comparison site that specializes in insurance products for the general public. HyperAssur offers internet users a large range of insurance policies at the best price.
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closed 7/13/2010 via Capital IQ

Bankrate, Inc., acquired NetQuote

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synopsis: BankRate has announced the purchase of NetQuote. With this purchase, BankRate continues to gain more market share in the lead generation industry.
buyer parent: Apax Partners
buyer: Bankrate, Inc. (RATE:$459.34)
Bankrate, Inc. owns and operates Bankrate.com, a leading Internet consumer banking marketplace. Bankrate.com is a destination site of personal finance channels, including banking, investing, taxes, debt management and college finance. "
 target parent: Spectrum Equity Investors
target: NetQuote
NetQuote has provided consumers with a free, simple and effective way to fulfill their insurance shopping needs. NetQuote operates a web-based business through which local insurance agents and national insurance companies purchase high quality leads of consumers in the market for insurance policies.
price ($mm)
$205
rev ($mm)
$98
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closed 10/9/2009 via PR Newswire

QuinStreet, Inc., acquired Insure.com

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synopsis: Insure.com, Inc. announced that it has sold its Insure.com brand name and related media assets for $16 million in cash to QuinStreet, Inc. Insure.com, Inc. (the Company) intends to change its corporate name to Life Quotes, Inc. and will continue its business under its Life Quotes and Consumer Insurance Guide brand names.
buyer: QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST:$502.99)
QuinStreet is a leader in vertical marketing and media on the Internet. The company provides a strong set of capabilities to engage Internet visitors with targeted media and connects its marketing clients with their potential customers online. "
 target parent: Life Quotes, Inc.
target: Insure.com
Insure.com is a a comprehensive consumer information service that caters to the needs of self-directed insurance shoppers. Visitors to the site are able to obtain free, instant car insurance quotes, instant life insurance quotes, home, business and health insurance quotes from leading insurers.
price ($mm)
$16
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QuoteWizard, acquired RateElert, Inc.

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synopsis: Insurance comparison startup QuoteWizard has acquired insurance shopping site RateElert. RateElert provides many consumers rate transparency that they never had before the Internet existed. The company’s flagship product, RATEKICK, is a comparison platform designed for an easier way for consumers to shop for insurance.
buyer: QuoteWizard
QuoteWizard is an insurance comparison marketplace for consumers looking to save on insurance. QuoteWizard provides consumers with thousands of qualified agents as well as major carriers, who offer personalized quotes and the opportunity to save up to 40% on auto, home, and health insurance. "
 target: RateElert, Inc.
RateElert, Inc. is a catalyst for change in the online insurance industry by providing many consumers rate transparency that they never had before the Internet existed. The company’s flagship product, RATEKICK, is a comparison platform designed for an easier way for consumers to shop for insurance.
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announced 10/4/2018 via BNC Analysis

LendingTree, Inc., will acquire QuoteWizard

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synopsis: LendingTree Inc. has agreed to buy QuoteWizard.com LLC, an insurance comparison website. QuoteWizard is an insurance comparison marketplace for consumers looking to save on insurance. QuoteWizard provides consumers with direct access to thousands of qualified agents in all 50 US states.
buyer: LendingTree, Inc. (TREE:$723.15)
LendingTree, Inc. operates America's leading online loan marketplace and provides consumers with an array of online tools and information to help them find the best loans for their needs. LendingTree's online marketplace connects consumers with multiple lenders that compete for their business. "
 target: QuoteWizard
QuoteWizard is an insurance comparison marketplace for consumers looking to save on insurance. QuoteWizard provides consumers with direct access to thousands of qualified agents in all 50 states, as well as major carriers, who offer personalized quotes and the opportunity to save on insurance.
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closed 1/11/2018 via BusinessWire

QuoteWizard, acquired Bantam Connect

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synopsis: QuoteWizard, the nation’s largest privately held insurance comparison marketplace, announced that it has acquired Bantam Connect, a pioneer in providing the insurance industry with warm call transfers. Bantam’s innovative lead generation technology connects calls from ready-to-purchase insurance consumers directly to carriers.
buyer: QuoteWizard
QuoteWizard is an insurance comparison marketplace for consumers looking to save on insurance. QuoteWizard provides consumers with direct access to thousands of qualified agents in all 50 states, as well as major carriers, who offer personalized quotes and the opportunity to save on insurance. "
 target: Bantam Connect
Bantam Connect is an industry leader in insurance lead generation and warm call transfers. The company serves consumers looking to save money on auto, home, health, and life insurance. They specialize in warm call transfers, allowing consumers to instantly connect with insurance providers.
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closed 10/31/2017 via BNC Analysis

QuoteWizard, acquired RateElert, Inc.

See 48 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Insurance comparison startup QuoteWizard has acquired insurance shopping site RateElert. RateElert provides many consumers rate transparency that they never had before the Internet existed. The company’s flagship product, RATEKICK, is a comparison platform designed for an easier way for consumers to shop for insurance.
buyer: QuoteWizard
QuoteWizard is an insurance comparison marketplace for consumers looking to save on insurance. QuoteWizard provides consumers with thousands of qualified agents as well as major carriers, who offer personalized quotes and the opportunity to save up to 40% on auto, home, and health insurance. "
 target: RateElert, Inc.
RateElert, Inc. is a catalyst for change in the online insurance industry by providing many consumers rate transparency that they never had before the Internet existed. The company’s flagship product, RATEKICK, is a comparison platform designed for an easier way for consumers to shop for insurance.
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closed 10/31/2017 via BNC Analysis

QuoteWizard, acquired RateElert, Inc.

See 48 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Insurance comparison startup QuoteWizard has acquired insurance shopping site RateElert. RateElert provides many consumers rate transparency that they never had before the Internet existed. The company’s flagship product, RATEKICK, is a comparison platform designed for an easier way for consumers to shop for insurance.
buyer: QuoteWizard
QuoteWizard is an insurance comparison marketplace for consumers looking to save on insurance. QuoteWizard provides consumers with thousands of qualified agents as well as major carriers, who offer personalized quotes and the opportunity to save up to 40% on auto, home, and health insurance. "
 target: RateElert, Inc.
RateElert, Inc. is a catalyst for change in the online insurance industry by providing many consumers rate transparency that they never had before the Internet existed. The company’s flagship product, RATEKICK, is a comparison platform designed for an easier way for consumers to shop for insurance.
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announced 10/4/2018 via BNC Analysis

LendingTree, Inc., will acquire QuoteWizard

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synopsis: LendingTree Inc. has agreed to buy QuoteWizard.com LLC, an insurance comparison website. QuoteWizard is an insurance comparison marketplace for consumers looking to save on insurance. QuoteWizard provides consumers with direct access to thousands of qualified agents in all 50 US states.
buyer: LendingTree, Inc. (TREE:$723.15)
LendingTree, Inc. operates America's leading online loan marketplace and provides consumers with an array of online tools and information to help them find the best loans for their needs. LendingTree's online marketplace connects consumers with multiple lenders that compete for their business. "
 target: QuoteWizard
QuoteWizard is an insurance comparison marketplace for consumers looking to save on insurance. QuoteWizard provides consumers with direct access to thousands of qualified agents in all 50 states, as well as major carriers, who offer personalized quotes and the opportunity to save on insurance.
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closed 1/11/2018 via BusinessWire

QuoteWizard, acquired Bantam Connect

See 44 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: QuoteWizard, the nation’s largest privately held insurance comparison marketplace, announced that it has acquired Bantam Connect, a pioneer in providing the insurance industry with warm call transfers. Bantam’s innovative lead generation technology connects calls from ready-to-purchase insurance consumers directly to carriers.
buyer: QuoteWizard
QuoteWizard is an insurance comparison marketplace for consumers looking to save on insurance. QuoteWizard provides consumers with direct access to thousands of qualified agents in all 50 states, as well as major carriers, who offer personalized quotes and the opportunity to save on insurance. "
 target: Bantam Connect
Bantam Connect is an industry leader in insurance lead generation and warm call transfers. The company serves consumers looking to save money on auto, home, health, and life insurance. They specialize in warm call transfers, allowing consumers to instantly connect with insurance providers.
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closed 10/11/2012 via PR Newswire

Moving.com, acquired Relocation.com LLC

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synopsis: Move, Inc. announced the acquisition of Relocation.com, an online marketplace that connects home buyers and renters with moving and storage professionals. Combining the acquisition with Move's existing Moving.com business, the company significantly strengthens its offering and creates the clear #1 player in moving services.
buyer parent: Move, Inc.
buyer: Moving.com
Moving.com has been the recognized online leader of providing easy-to-use and effective resources and tools to help with local, long distance, and international moving needs. Their network of moving companies, storage facilities, and truck rental providers is the most trusted in the industry. "
 target: Relocation.com LLC
Relocation.com is as an online consumer resource that provides moving services in the US and internationally. It offers information, tools, and resources to help consumers compare, connect, and learn about products and services from various professional companies that provide related services.
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closed 4/3/2012 via PR Newswire

Red Ventures, LLC, acquired HomeInsurance.com, LLC.

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synopsis: Red Ventures has acquired HomeInsurance.com, a leading online provider of home and auto insurance. The addition of the Wilmington, N.C. based company will increase the size of Red Ventures' workforce by more than 10 percent, and adds a fourth location to its existing campuses in South Carolina, Texas and Florida.
buyer: Red Ventures, LLC
Red Ventures is a technology company that builds high-growth businesses. Through a combination of strategic marketing and sales, Red Ventures optimizes the customer lifecycle for large brands, from initial interest in the marketplace to the end transaction. "
 target: HomeInsurance.com, LLC.
Headquartered in Wilmington, N.C., HomeInsurance.com partners with the leading home and auto insurance companies in the country so that they can shop for the best rates for their customers.
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closed 6/1/2020 via PR Web

Excel Impact, LLC, acquired AgileRates

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synopsis: Excel Impact, an online advertising and customer acquisition firm with a focus on the insurance industry, has acquired AgileRates, a performance marketing company that connects insurance companies with home and auto insurance seekers in real-time. AgileRates operates an insurance comparison website that provides users with custom, accurate quotes.
buyer: Excel Impact, LLC
Excel Impact is an online advertising and customer acquisition firm with a focus on the insurance industry. Excel Impact specializes in lead generation, inbound calls, and internet advertising for its core products, which include Medicare, health, and final expense life insurance. "
 target: AgileRates
AgileRates is a performance marketing company that connects insurance companies with home and auto insurance seekers in real-time. AgileRates operates an insurance comparison website that provides users with custom, accurate quotes to help them find quality, low cost insurance coverage.
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announced 12/8/2014 via Company Press Release

esure Group plc, will acquire Gocompare.com Limited

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synopsis: esure Group plc announced that it has agreed to acquire the outstanding 50% of Gocompare.com Limited, increasing its holding to 100%. They operate a leading price comparison website offering consumers a convenient way to compare and buy both financial and non-financial products including insurance, money services, travel and utilities.
buyer: esure Group plc (LSE:ESUR:$902.68)
esure Group plc offers insurance products and peace of mind to almost two million drivers, home owners, pet owners and holiday makers across the UK. The company was launched in 2001 as a joint venture between insurance guru, Peter Wood, and Halifax plc. "
 target: Gocompare.com Limited (LSE:GOCO:$185.68)
Gocompare.com Limited is one of the UK’s top financial services brands and a leading price comparison website offering consumers a convenient way to compare and buy both financial and non-financial products including insurance, money services, travel and utilities.
price ($mm)
$149*
rev ($mm)
$182
EBITDA ($mm)
$41
EV / rev
1.6x
EV / EBITDA
7.3x
closed 2/12/2020 via BNC Analysis

Quickbima.com merged with Easypolicy,

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synopsis: Quickbima.com has merged with Easypolicy, India's best insurance comparison website. Quickbima.com is an insurance rate comparison website in India. The platform allows users to compare car insurance, health insurance, bike insurance, term insurance, and travel insurance.
buyer parent: Unilazer Ventures
buyer: Easypolicy
Easypolicy is India's best insurance comparison website. Easypolicy's mission is to simplify the insurance world for their users and make it understandable and accessible to everyone. Their platform allows users to compare all types of insurance, including health, car, term, and travel insurance. "
 target: Quickbima.com
Quickbima.com is India's preferred insurance rate comparison website. Quickbima.com provides unbiased and authenticated rate comparison for all leading insurance companies. The platform allows users to compare car insurance, health insurance, bike insurance, term insurance, and travel insurance.
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closed 3/1/2019 via PE Hub

Osceola Capital Management, LLC, acquired 360 Quote LLC

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synopsis: Osceola Capital Management, LLC, a lower middle market private equity firm focused on services businesses, announced that it has completed the acquisition of 360 Quote, LLC. 360 Quote operates lead generation websites in the insurance segment, with a focus on auto insurance websites including CarInsuranceComparison.com and AutoInsurance.org.
buyer: Osceola Capital Management, LLC
Osceola Capital is a Tampa-based private equity firm with over $100 million of capital under management, focused on making control investments in the lower middle-market. "
 target: 360 Quote LLC
360 Quote is a digital media company with a 10+ year track record of high performance in the competitive online insurance lead generation market. Some of their flagship brands include AutoInsurance.org and CarInsuranceComparison.com among many others.
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announced 5/23/2018 via Company Press Release

EQT, will acquire Facile.it S.p.A.

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synopsis: The EQT VIII fund (“EQT” or “EQT VIII”) has entered into an agreement to acquire Facile.it (“Facile” or “the company”) from Oakley Capital and other minority owners. Founded in 2008, Facile is Italy’s leading online destination for consumers to compare prices for motor insurance, energy, telecoms and personal finance products.
buyer: EQT (EQT:$687.20)
EQT is a leading investment firm with approximately EUR 50 billion in raised capital across 27 funds. EQT funds have portfolio companies in Europe, Asia and the US with total sales of more than EUR 19 billion and approximately 110,000 employees. "
 target parent: Oakley Capital Limited
target: Facile.it S.p.A.
Facile.it is Italy's largest car insurance broker and price comparison website. Founded in 2008, Facile has built a leading market position in the fast growing Italian online price comparison market.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$78
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/23/2016 via BNC Analysis

NorthCap Partners, acquired COMPARO

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synopsis: NorthCap, a company that invests in revenue generating startups in the information technology sector, has bought out Nordic Consumer Portals, a startup that offers COMPARO, a commercial insurance aggregator that collects car insurance prices from various major Danish insurance companies.
buyer: NorthCap Partners
Northcap invests in revenue generating startups in the information technology sector; particularly B2B and B2B2C companies in Northern Europe. They specialize in seed stage, early stage and growth stage investments. "
 target: COMPARO
Nordic Consumer Portals is a new start-up company in Copenhagen. They build online aggregators for a variety of consumer product and service sectors. It offers COMPARO, a commercial insurance aggregator that collects car insurance prices from various major Danish insurance companies.
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closed 1/31/2015 via BNC Analysis

Kanetix Ltd., acquired Rates.ca

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synopsis: Kanetix Ltd, Canada's leading provider of online quoting technology that connects consumers to insurance companies, brokers and financial institutions, announced the acquisition of Rates.ca, Canada's premier rate comparison destination for financial products and a one-stop-shop for the best rates on the market.
buyer parent: Monitor Venture Associates, LLC
buyer: Kanetix Ltd.
Launched in October 1999, Kanetix Ltd. is Canada's leading provider of online quoting technology that connects consumers to insurance companies, brokers and financial institutions. "
 target: Rates.ca
Rates.ca is Canada's premier rate comparison destination for financial products and a one-stop-shop for the best rates on the market. The site currently provides rate comparison for auto insurance, mortgages and credit cards.
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closed 9/24/2014 via BNC Analysis

Oakley Capital Investments Limited, acquired Facile.it S.p.A.

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synopsis: Oakley Capital Investments is pleased to announce the acquisition by Fund II of a majority stake in Facile.it S.p.A., Italy's largest car insurance broker and price comparison website. Facile has built a leading market position in the fast growing Italian online price comparison market.
buyer parent: Oakley Capital Limited
buyer: Oakley Capital Investments Limited (OCL:$88.88)
Oakley Capital Investments Limited has been established to provide investors with exposure to the investment strategy being pursued, principally by Oakley Capital Private Equity L.P., through an AIM traded company. "
 target: Facile.it S.p.A.
Facile.it is Italy's largest car insurance broker and price comparison website. Founded in 2008, Facile has built a leading market position in the fast growing Italian online price comparison market.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$39
EBITDA ($mm)
$6
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
0.0x
announced 8/31/2018 via Company Press Release

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, will acquire Kanetix Ltd.

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synopsis: Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan announced it has agreed to acquire Kanetix Ltd., Canada's largest digital customer acquisition platform and marketplace that provides quote comparison search tools for insurance and financial products.
buyer: Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Based in Canada, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan is Canada's largest single-profession pension plan. It holds a diverse global portfolio of assets, approximately 80% of which is managed in-house, and has earned an average annualized rate of return of 9.9% since the plan's founding in 1990. "
 target: Kanetix Ltd.
Based in Canada, Kanetix Ltd. offers comprehensive product comparisons, educational content, industry news, and financial tools to help customers find the best insurance rates, mortgage rates, credit banks, and banking products.
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closed 9/14/2011 via BNC Analysis

Monitor Clipper Partners Inc., acquired Kanetix Ltd.

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synopsis: Kanetix Ltd., Canada's first online insurance marketplace, announced it has been acquired by Monitor Clipper Partners (MCP), a MA-based independent private equity firm. The partnership with MCP will provide Kanetix with the financial and operating resources to continue its exceptional growth and development.
buyer parent: The Monitor Group
buyer: Monitor Clipper Partners Inc.
Monitor Clipper Partners (MCP) is a Cambridge, MA-based independent private equity firm. MCP targets growth-oriented businesses with strong management teams and currently manages over US$2.0 billion in capital. "
 target: Kanetix Ltd.
Launched in October1999, Kanetix was Canada's first online insurance marketplace. Kanetix.ca includes mortgage rate and credit card comparisons and is a one-stop shopping environment for consumers looking to insure all aspects of their lifestyle.
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closed 4/9/2021 via finextra.com

Finder, acquired GoBear

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synopsis: Finder, a leading comparison site in Australia, has acquired GoBear, a complete and easy-to-use financial services comparison site in Singapore. GoBear features over 100 products from dozens of providers. Their platform allows users to easily search and compare all types of insurance, credit cards, and loans.
buyer: Finder
Finder is a leading comparison site in Australia. Finder helps people around the world make to better financial decisions and improve their lives. Their platform allows users to compare credit cards, savings accounts, loans, online shopping discount and codes, insurance, utilities, travel and more. "
 target: GoBear
GoBear is a complete and easy-to-use financial services comparison site in Singapore. GoBear features over 100 products from dozens of providers. Their platform allows users to easily search and compare all types of insurance, credit cards, and loans.
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closed 2/10/2021 via BNC Analysis

Future plc, acquired Mozo

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synopsis: Future, a global multi-platform media company, has acquired Mozo, a personal finance comparison website in Australia. Mozo provides comparison tools that help people to find better banking, insurance and energy deals in minutes. The platform allows users to compare loans, credit cards, bank accounts, insurance, utilities and more.
buyer: Future plc (LSE:FUTR:$606.80)
Based in the UK, Future plc is an international media group and leading digital publisher. The Group operates two separately managed brand-led divisions: Media and Magazine. The Magazine division is brand-led while the Media division focuses on being at the forefront of digital innovation. "
 target: Mozo
Mozo is a personal finance comparison website in Australia. Mozo provides comparison tools that help people to find better banking, insurance and energy deals in minutes. The platform allows users to compare home loans, credit cards, personal loans, bank accounts, insurance, utilities and more.
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closed 11/30/2020 via BNC Analysis

Gruppo MutuiOnline SpA, acquired SosTariffe.it

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synopsis: Gruppo MutuiOnline, a retail credit and insurance broker in Italy, has acquired SosTariffe.it, a leading comparison website in Italy. SosTariffe.it helps people to choose the best services for their needs. The platform allows users to compare internet providers, mobile phone plans, insurance, loans, mortgages, electricity & gas, and bank accounts.
buyer: Gruppo MutuiOnline SpA (BIT:MOL:$296.41)
Gruppo MutuiOnline is a retail credit and insurance broker in Italy. Gruppo MutuiOnline provides services for mortgage loans, consumer loans, and insurance through their various websites. Their main sites include www.mutuionline.it, www.prestitionline.it, www.segugio.it and www.trovaprezzi.it. "
 target: SosTariffe.it
SosTariffe.it is a leading comparison website in Italy. SosTariffe.it helps people to choose the best services for their needs. The platform allows users to compare internet providers, mobile phone plans, insurance, loans, mortgages, electricity & gas, TV services, bank accounts, and credit cards.
price ($mm)
$34
rev ($mm)
$10
EBITDA ($mm)
$0
EV / rev
3.6x
EV / EBITDA
295.0x
closed 8/27/2020 via BNC Analysis

Swegaming AB, acquired Veloxia AB

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synopsis: Swegaming AB, a leading player in the Swedish market for credit card and loan intermediation, has acquired Veloxia AB, which operates most comparison sites on the Swedish market, including Lånen.se and Alltomkreditkort.se.
buyer: Swegaming AB
Swegaming AB is a leading affiliate marketing company in Sweden. Their flagship products include comparison websites for credit cards, sports betting and loans. Swegaming helps businesses to drive traffic in a sustainable and responsible way. "
 target: Veloxia AB
Veloxia AB provides online insurance, credit card, and loan comparison services. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.
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closed 8/26/2020 via Company Press Release

JurisTech, acquired iMoney

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synopsis: JurisTech, a leading Malaysian financial technology company that serves most major banks in Malaysia, has acquired iMoney, Southeast Asia’s largest financial comparison portal with operations in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. iMoney compares credit cards, loans, broadband, and insurance products on its website.
buyer: JurisTech
JurisTech is a leading Malaysian financial technology company that serves most major banks in Malaysia. JurisTech offers solutions for debt collection, loan origination management, credit scoring, digital banking, document management, chatbots, and more. "
 target: iMoney
iMoney is Southeast Asia’s largest financial comparison portal with operations in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. iMoney compares credit cards, loans, broadband, and insurance products on its website and provides telephone-based advice to consumers.
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Moneysupermarket.com Ltd
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2017
rev ($mm)
$463.76
EBITDA ($mm)
$161.90
EBIT ($mm)
$149.94
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$109.86
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Ticker: ASX:ISU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
iSelect Ltd
iSelect is an Australian comparison website. It aims to save its customers money, time and effort by making available product information and advice for comparison purposes across the widest range of Australian insurers. iSelect allows users to compare insurance, utilities, credit cards, and loans.
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$141.72
EBITDA ($mm)
$18.50
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$16.94
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Life Quotes, Inc.
Originally founded in 1984 as Quotesmith Corporation, Life Quotes, Inc. owns and operates a comprehensive consumer information service and companion insurance brokerage service that caters to the needs of self-directed insurance shoppers.
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$15.67
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eHealth, Inc.
eHealth, Inc.
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rev ($mm)
$177.28
EBITDA ($mm)
($18.07)
EBIT ($mm)
($22.42)
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Moneysupermarket.com Ltd
Moneysupermarket.com Ltd
Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC provides online price comparison services in the UK. Through their Websites MoneySuperMarket.com, MoneySavingExpert.com, and TravelsuperMarket.com, they provide online services to compare various products in the financial, insurance, travel, and home services markets.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$463.76
EBITDA ($mm)
$161.90
EBIT ($mm)
$149.94
Net Income ($mm)
$109.86
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Ticker: ASX:ISU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
iSelect Ltd
iSelect is an Australian comparison website. It aims to save its customers money, time and effort by making available product information and advice for comparison purposes across the widest range of Australian insurers. iSelect allows users to compare insurance, utilities, credit cards, and loans.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$141.72
EBITDA ($mm)
$18.50
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$16.94
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Life Quotes, Inc.
Originally founded in 1984 as Quotesmith Corporation, Life Quotes, Inc. owns and operates a comprehensive consumer information service and companion insurance brokerage service that caters to the needs of self-directed insurance shoppers.
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$15.67
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.58)
EBIT ($mm)
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eHealth, Inc.
eHealth, Inc.
eHealthInsurance, is an online source of health insurance for individuals, families, seniors and small businesses. Through the company's websites consumers can get quotes from leading health insurance carriers, compare plans side by side, and apply for and purchase health insurance products.
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$177.28
EBITDA ($mm)
($18.07)
EBIT ($mm)
($22.42)
Net Income ($mm)
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