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Bankrate Insurance

Bankrate is a personal finance content and comparison website that publishes rates, reviews, and guides across insurance, mortgages, banking, and credit cards. It is not a licensed insurance broker and does not quote, bind, or service policies. Bankrate is owned by Red Ventures and monetizes through affiliate and referral arrangements, with some insurance tools passing your details to partner providers.

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1976

Founded

NR

AM Best Rating

4

Product Lines

New York City, New York

Headquarters

Insurance Products

Auto InsuranceHome InsuranceRenters InsuranceLife Insurance

Best For

  • Comparing published rates and reviews
  • Reading financial guides and calculators
  • General research before quoting

Key Facts About Bankrate

  • 1Founded in 1976 by Robert K. Heady as the print publisher Bank Rate Monitor.
  • 2Moved online in 1996 and now operates as a personal finance content network.
  • 3Owned by Red Ventures following a 2017 acquisition.
  • 4Publishes editorial reviews and rate comparisons rather than binding insurance.
  • 5Monetizes through affiliate links and referral fees from financial partners.

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