Which Top-Ranked College Football Cities Pay the Least for Car Insurance? (Infographic)

Which Top-Ranked College Football Cities Pay the Least for Car Insurance? (Infographic)

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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 6^th 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!

About Answer Financial^® Inc.

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

Contact: Adrienne LutovskyMarketing Communicationsadrienne.lutovsky@answerfinancial.com 818-644-4235

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