Auto Insurance Company Launches in the Sooner State SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Esurance, the direct-to-consumer personal auto insurance company, announced the launch of its auto insurance program in Oklahoma. With Oklahoma and the recent addition of Utah, Esurance's affordable auto insurance is now available to drivers in 30 states, comprising nearly 90% of the U.S. population. Gary Tolman, Esurance President & CEO, stated, "We are excited to add Oklahoma to the growing list of states where Esurance's convenient, affordable auto insurance is available. Esurance offers an instant online quote and purchase process that allows consumers to compare rates with other auto insurers and customize coverage to best suit their needs. Oklahoma drivers will quickly discover our competitive auto insurance rates with the 'Quote. Buy. Print.' convenience of Esurance's award-winning, innovative Web site." Tolman reminded Oklahoma drivers to make a habit of shopping around for auto insurance, especially with another auto insurance company in the mix. "Consumers should shop for new auto insurance rates at least once a year, but they have the most to gain when a new option becomes available. With the addition of Esurance, the enhanced competition in Oklahoma's auto insurance marketplace will benefit consumers with lower auto insurance rates." Once at http://www.esurance.com/, Oklahoma drivers will find they may be eligible for a variety of discounts. Customers who quote or purchase their policy online are eligible for the Fast 5 Discount, an instant 5% off their first policy term. The Switch & Save Discount, a 5% reduction on their first two policy terms, is available to customers with current auto insurance coverage at the time of purchase. Other auto insurance discounts are available to customers paying in full or insuring more than one car, along with discounts benefiting homeowners, students and drivers who have successfully completed an accident prevention course. Tolman stated, "Esurance's auto insurance prices are generally competitive, but an additional 5% discount for purchasing online or for already having coverage makes our auto insurance rates even more affordable. Thousands of drivers switch to Esurance every week, and now Oklahoma drivers can join the hundreds of thousands of Esurance customers in the U.S. who are already enjoying the convenience of 24/7 customer service and claims handling." Oklahoma drivers can get auto insurance quotes from Esurance by visiting the company's Web site, http://www.esurance.com/, or by calling the auto insurance company's 24/7 service center at 1-800-ESURANCE. About Esurance(R) Esurance, a subsidiary of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: WTM), provides personal auto insurance direct to consumers online and through select online agents. Esurance is dedicated to constantly improving the way people shop for, buy, and manage their auto insurance. By combining the best of technology with industry know-how, Esurance is able to offer hassle-free auto insurance coverage with 24/7 customer service and claims handling at competitive rates. Through Esurance's Web site, http://www.esurance.com/, customers can get instant auto insurance quotes, view comparison quotes, buy an Esurance policy, and print their proof of insurance card -- all in minutes. Esurance also offers policyholders the ability to make policy changes and file claims instantly online, demonstrating its commitment to improving the entire insurance process from quote to claim. 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Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by White Mountains will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, White Mountains or its business or operations. White Mountains assumes no obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. DATASOURCE: Esurance, Inc. CONTACT: Paul Thompson of Esurance, +1-415-875-4648, Web Site: http://www.esurance.com/

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