MediaAlpha
Data-driven customer acquisition platform for the insurance industry
Founded
2011
Starting Price
Custom
Category
Advertising & PPC
Last updated March 18, 2026
About MediaAlpha
MediaAlpha is a publicly traded (NYSE: MAX) programmatic advertising platform purpose-built for insurance customer acquisition. It uses real-time bidding technology and data science to connect insurance carriers, distributors, and agents with high-intent consumers across property & casualty, health, and life insurance verticals.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Industry-leading transparency with real-time bidding visibility and granular campaign controls
- No long-term contracts — adjust bids or cancel anytime with full flexibility
- Exclusive leads per carrier prevent competition on the same prospect
- Direct-to-Quote technology proven to improve bind efficiency by up to 32%
- Deep insurance vertical expertise across P&C, health, life, and Medicare
Key Features
Real-Time Bidding Engine
Next-generation RTB platform for targeting and acquiring high-intent insurance shoppers through data-driven bidding strategies
Granular Audience Targeting
Target prospects based on risk profile, location, and customer lifetime value with unmatched granularity
Direct-to-Quote
Patented technology that connects consumers directly with carrier quote flows, improving bind rates by up to 32%
Lead Management
Platform for agents to buy and manage leads from high-intent insurance shoppers with per-carrier exclusivity
Campaign Analytics
Real-time performance metrics and reporting with granular insights into conversion rates and campaign effectiveness
Multi-Vertical Support
Supports property & casualty, health insurance, life insurance, and Medicare verticals
Publisher Marketplace
Transparent marketplace connecting insurance advertisers with premium publisher inventory
Pricing
Demand Platform
Custom
- Real-time bidding
- Granular targeting
- Campaign analytics
- No long-term contract
- Self-serve bidding controls
Best For
Insurance Carrier Customer Acquisition
Acquire new policyholders through targeted programmatic campaigns that align acquisition costs with customer lifetime value
Independent Agent Lead Generation
Buy exclusive, high-intent insurance leads filtered by risk profile, location, and price to grow your book of business
Publisher Monetization
Insurance content publishers can monetize their audience through MediaAlpha's transparent marketplace
Medicare Enrollment Campaigns
Reach Medicare-eligible consumers during enrollment periods with targeted advertising campaigns
