More people are shopping for auto insurance online than ever before, and Clark couldn’t be happier. Traditionally, people make one call to one company because our family uses that company or we heard an ad we like. But the advent of the Internet is forcing people to shop around for insurance, with an increase of about 30 percent in the past year. It’s much easier to shop online for insurance. The average time to get a quote from Progressive, for example, is about 8 minutes. You just have to make sure you’re checking several companies. The difference in price from one insurer to another is huge. You could save more than $1,000 a year if you’re paying a high premium. Comparison shopping starting to make a huge difference and you should shop around often. Another option to consider is an independent agent. They can shop any company out there for you and get you a great deal. Just remember that those agents will sometimes charge a little more for themselves if they’re searching for you. So be sure to tell those agents that you’re searching for the cheapest prices and that includes commission.