ENCINO, Calif., Oct. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --With the NCAA football season in full swing and the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) rankings just around the corner, Answer Financial Inc. wondered how the top-ranked football cities fare when it comes to car insurance prices. So, courtesy of the leading auto insurance rate comparison platform in the U.S., this infographic takes a look at the average insurance rates for males, age 25-29, living in one of the "top 25"** cities based on the October 6th Associated Press (AP) Poll. Here are some highlights:
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The Oregon Ducks are ranked #2 for football, but when it comes to car insurance prices Eugene is the city to beat, ranked #1 for the lowest rates at around $800 annually. This year QB Marcus Mariota may not walk away with the Heisman, and Oregon may ultimately be defeated in their battle with Alabama for the top spot, but when it comes to auto insurance prices, we're betting on the Ducks.
The Alabama Crimson Tide is the top ranked team in the NCAA. Roll, Tide! But, Tuscaloosa trails behind Eugene for our lowest insurance premiums score, with average rates at $982 per year. That's what we call an upset.
Knoxville is the home city of both the Tennessee Volunteers and Answer Financial's flagship sales center, and we're pleased to report that it ranked #10 for lowest insurance premiums, at $1,099. Our Vols didn't make the AP list this week, but they'll keep on fighting, "Rocky Top, you'll always be, home sweet home to me."
UCLA pays a whopping $1,911 for insurance. No surprise in the second most populated city in the U.S., but at least when it comes to football, the Bruins are holding a respectable 9th place spot and rank 10th in yards per play allowed. Their team may have a great defense, but it looks like LA drivers need to work on defensive driving.
The Miami Hurricanes may be 5-0, but Miami drivers have the worst odds when it comes to insurance, with the highest average premium on our list of over $2,600. As famed former sports broadcaster Keith Jackson might say, "Whoa, Nellie!"
How does your college town fare? See our full list below or check out our infographic. If you're paying too much for auto insurance, call Answer Financial, the leading insurance shopping engine, to compare rates and save at 1-866-635-7777, or check rates online at www.AnswerFinancial.com. Answer Financial has insured almost two and a half million cars and homes, and customers declare saving an average of $436* per year.
Insurance Rank | Football Rank (AP) | College | Team | City | Average Rate |
1 | 2 | University of Oregon | Ducks | Eugene, OR | $ 813 |
2 | 3 | Clemson University | Tigers | Clemson, SC | $ 827 |
3 | 4 | Ohio State University | Buckeyes | Columbus, OH | $ 897 |
4 | 14 | University of South Carolina | Gamecocks | Columbia, SC | $ 969 |
5 | 23 | Northern Illinois University | Huskies | DeKalb, IL | $ 978 |
6 | 1 | University of Alabama | Crimson Tide | Tuscaloosa, AL | $ 982 |
7 | 19 | Northwestern University | Wildcats | Evanston, IL | $ 1,004 |
8 | 22 | Oklahoma State University | Cowboys | Stillwater, OK | $ 1,083 |
9 | 15 | Baylor University | Bears | Waco, TX | $ 1,091 |
10 | Honorary Mention** | University of Tennessee | Volunteers | Knoxville, TN | $ 1,099 |
11 | 24 | Virginia Tech | Hokies | Blacksburg, VA | $ 1,132 |
12 | 12 | University of Oklahoma | Sooners | Norman, OK | $ 1,151 |
13 | 7 | University of Georgia | Bulldogs | Athens, GA | $ 1,159 |
14 | 5 | Stanford University | Cardinals | Stanford, CA | $ 1,203 |
15 | 16 | University of Washington | Huskies | Seattle, WA | $ 1,244 |
16 | 9 | Texas A&M University | Aggies | College Station, TX | $ 1,258 |
17 | 18 | University of Michigan | Wolverines | Ann Arbor, MI | $ 1,347 |
18 | 20 | Texas Tech University | Red Raiders | Lubbock, TX | $ 1,381 |
19 | 17 | University of Florida | Gators | Gainesville, FL | $ 1,413 |
20 | 21 | California State University, Fresno | Bulldogs | Fresno, CA | $ 1,461 |
21 | 8 | University of Louisville | Cardinals | Louisville, KY | $ 1,511 |
22 | 6 | Florida State University | Seminoles | Tallahassee, FL | $ 1,559 |
23 | 10 | Louisiana State University | Tigers | Baton Rouge, LA | $ 1,845 |
24 | 11 | University of California, Los Angeles | Bruins | West Los Angeles, CA | $ 1,911 |
25 | 13 | University of Miami | Hurricanes | Coral Gables, FL | $ 2,698 |
*Savings amount is based on survey responses from customers who declared saving money after purchasing insurance from Answer Financial. Savings amount represents the estimated savings statements provided by these customers during July 2012 to December 2012. Average reported savings were $436 per year.
* *Answer Financial believes Tennessee was unjustly excluded from the AP poll, so they were added in place of #25 Mizzou. No bias here!
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Answer Financial, through its agencies Insurance Answer Center and Right Answer Insurance, is one of the largest independent personal lines agency operations in the nation, providing auto and home insurance policies directly to consumers and through a broad network of marketing partners. Answer Financial serves the growing segment of self-directed consumers searching for the best way to save money on insurance by providing one easy place to Shop, Compare, and Buy Insurance. By leveraging technology and partnerships with top-rated insurers including sister company, Esurance, Answer Financial can provide real-time comparison rates for virtually every consumer. Customers can purchase online or over the phone with the guidance of an insurance expert. www.answerfinancial.com
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