EverQuote, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVER), a leading online insurance marketplace in the U.S., is pleased to announce that Paul Deninger has joined EverQuote's Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Mr. Deninger brings over 30 years of experience advising companies on creating shareholder value and leveraging technology to drive transformation and growth. Mr. Deninger also has deep capital markets experience, having helped to complete over 150 transactions, including IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and financings with leading technology companies and top-tier investment firms.

"We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Deninger to our Board of Directors. His extensive management experience, along with his deep knowledge of the technology market, capital markets and investment banking, will be an asset to EverQuote's Board of Directors," said EverQuote CEO Seth Birnbaum.

"It is an exciting time to be joining EverQuote's board. The company has an experienced and innovative management team, and is incredibly well-positioned to transform the insurance shopping experience for both consumers and insurance providers," said Mr. Deninger.

Mr. Deninger currently serves as a senior advisor to Evercore Inc., a publicly held investment banking advisory firm. He also serves on the boards of directors of Iron Mountain and Resideo Technologies. Previously, Mr. Deninger served as a senior managing director of Evercore and a vice chairman of Jefferies & Co., a global securities and investment banking firm. Mr. Deninger also held various positions at Broadview International LLC, a private investment banking firm, including serving as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer until Broadview was acquired by Jefferies in 2003.

About EverQuote

EverQuote operates a leading online insurance marketplace in the U.S., connecting consumers with insurance providers. The company's data & technology platform matches and connects consumers seeking to purchase insurance with relevant options from the company's broad direct network of insurance providers, saving consumers and providers time and money. EverQuote was founded with the vision of applying a scientific, data-driven approach to help consumers find the best price and coverage for their individual insurance needs.