The Internet is changing the way people buy insurance.(Brief Article)

Although different segments of the insurance industry have taken to the Internet at different speeds it seems these businesses all have on thing in common: The view that technology will change the way people and businesses are insured.

"It seems to be an issue of convenience," said Nancy Ryan, Public Affairs director at the Colorado Division of Insurance. "And there's no doubt it's the trend in the industry today."

Ryan stressed that all companies offering insurance online in the state of Colorado are still required to follow state laws and regulations. This means while there's no official tally of companies offering insurance over the Internet, anyone who …