A method and system for furnishing an on-line quote for an insurance
product, such as auto insurance, makes use of computer hardware and
software to provide a user with an on-line, real-time quote. The system
allows the user to enter user information and recommends coverages,
liabilities, and deductibles to help the user determine the best
insurance coverage for the user's needs. Upon entering the user data and
coverage information on a presentation server, deployable content profile
information is retrieved by the presentation server, and a quote is
displayed for the user. If the user indicates a continued interest in the
quote, a client number is presented to the user and sent to a computer
telephony integration database.In an alternate embodiment of the method
and system for furnishing an on-line quote for an insurance product, such
as auto insurance, the user is allowed to enter basic user information on
an on-line quote system application which calls a common data entry
system to request credit information for the user. The common data entry
system sends the requested credit information to the on-line quote system
application, and the user is allowed to enter a selection of coverage
using, for example, a coverage wizard feature or a direct-to quote
feature. The user is then allowed to enter underwriting information on
the on-line quote system application which calls a rating engine of the
common data entry system to request rating information. Thereafter, the
on-line quote system application displays a quote for the user based at
least in part on the rating information, and the user is offered and
option to talk to an agent. A fast-forward feature simplifies the entry
of modifications for the user.