Further, aggressive competition in the auto and home insurance industry has caused insurance writers to appeal to consumers on policy pricing, as there is little product differentiation among auto and home insurance policies.

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Companies like Kantar, IPSOS and GfK, who do not own significant high-margin database or currency products, are subject to pricing pressures that result from a lack of differentiation and newer marketplace tools.

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