BB&T launches InsureWithBBT.com, a simple and secure way to buy auto insurance online

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, BB&T Insurance Services announced the launch of an online auto insurance service, http://www.InsureWithBBT.com, which enables consumers to shop for coverage, compare quotes and purchase auto insurance online.  

Consumers can obtain insurance policies online within minutes from BB&T Insurance and some of the nation's top rated auto insurance companies.  BB&T Insurance is one of the few agencies to offer consumers a choice in their purchase experience—online, by phone, or in person at one of our local agencies.

"BB&T Insurance Services has developed a simple and secure portal to shop for auto insurance with a focus on usability and security," said Cathy Lamoreaux, SVP and Personal Lines Manager, BB&T Insurance Services. "We've partnered with some of the most financially stable insurance carriers that have a proven track record of customer service and the highest industry recognition. As more and more consumers choose to go online to purchase auto insurance, we believe InsureWithBBT.com will provide the value and convenience these buyers seek."

The design of InsureWithBBT.com is based on consumer buying trends that show an increasing number of clients prefer choice in how they evaluate and purchase auto insurance.

Consumers in nine states can go directly to InsureWithBBT.com to explore rates and select their auto coverage. These states are Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.  

About BB&T Insurance Services

BB&T Insurance Services, the nation's sixth largest insurance broker, is a wholly owned subsidiary of BB&T. Founded in 1922, it operates more than 100 insurance agencies in Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and California. Visit http://insurance.bbt.com/ to learn more.

About BB&T

As of June 30, BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT) is the 10th largest financial services holding company in the U.S. with more than $155.1 billion in assets and market capitalization of $18.2 billion. Based in Winston-Salem, N.C., the company operates more than 1,800 financial centers in 12 states and Washington, D.C., and offers a full range of consumer and commercial banking, securities brokerage, asset management, mortgage and insurance products and services. A Fortune 500 company, BB&T is consistently recognized for outstanding client satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Greenwich Associates and others. More information about BB&T and its full line of products and services is available at www.BBT.com.

SOURCE BB&T Corporation