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<p>Bot: Creating new article from JSON</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>🌐 &#039;&#039;&#039;Aggregator&#039;&#039;&#039; is a digital platform that collects, compares, and presents [[Definition:Insurance | insurance]] quotes from multiple [[Definition:Insurance carrier | carriers]] or [[Definition:Managing general agent (MGA) | MGAs]] in a single interface, enabling consumers or commercial buyers to evaluate coverage options side by side before purchasing. In the insurance distribution landscape, aggregators function as high-volume lead generators and comparison engines — sites like Compare the Market, Policygenius, and GoCompare have reshaped how personal lines products such as [[Definition:Motor insurance | motor]], [[Definition:Home insurance | home]], and [[Definition:Travel insurance | travel insurance]] are bought in many markets.<br /> <br /> 🔄 These platforms work by integrating with carriers&#039; [[Definition:Rating engine | rating engines]] through [[Definition:Application programming interface (API) | APIs]] or data feeds. When a user enters basic information — vehicle type, postcode, coverage preferences — the aggregator simultaneously requests quotes from its panel of insurers, then ranks or displays the results, typically sorted by price. Revenue comes primarily from referral fees or commissions paid by participating insurers when a user clicks through and binds a policy. Some aggregators operate under [[Definition:Appointed representative | appointed representative]] arrangements, while others hold their own [[Definition:Insurance intermediary license | intermediary licenses]]. The model creates intense price competition, which can compress [[Definition:Underwriting margin | underwriting margins]] and push carriers to differentiate on brand, service, or niche coverage features rather than price alone.<br /> <br /> 📈 The rise of aggregators has fundamentally altered the economics of [[Definition:Insurance distribution | insurance distribution]], particularly in personal lines. For carriers, participation on an aggregator provides immediate access to large pools of prospective policyholders — but at the cost of commoditizing their product and surrendering much of the customer relationship. For [[Definition:Insurtech | insurtechs]] and newer MGAs, aggregator platforms offer a lower-cost path to market than building their own brand awareness from scratch. Regulators have also taken notice: concerns about whether comparison sites adequately communicate [[Definition:Policy exclusion | exclusions]] and coverage nuances — rather than just headline prices — have led to supervisory guidance in several jurisdictions. As [[Definition:Embedded insurance | embedded insurance]] and vertical-specific distribution channels mature, the aggregator model continues to evolve, expanding into [[Definition:Small commercial insurance | small commercial]] and [[Definition:Health insurance | health insurance]] segments.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Related concepts&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> {{Div col|colwidth=20em}}<br /> * [[Definition:Insurance distribution]]<br /> * [[Definition:Comparison website]]<br /> * [[Definition:Application programming interface (API)]]<br /> * [[Definition:Embedded insurance]]<br /> * [[Definition:Insurtech]]<br /> * [[Definition:Lead generation]]<br /> {{Div col end}}</div>

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