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Confused.com Launches ‘Swap Store’ Film Starring Keith Chegwin
Confused.com Launches ‘Swap Store’ Film Starring Keith Chegwin
Cardiff, Wales (PRWEB UK) 12 February 2012
Confused.com, one of the UK’s biggest and most popular price comparison services, has revealed a short online film featuring former ‘Swap Shop’ host Keith Chegwin that it hopes will bring back the spirit of the nostalgic TV show, and get Britons swapping.
Swapping has proved to be a popular activity since the economic downturn kicked in, and 52% of Londoners said in a recent survey that they are more likely to swap unwanted possessions now than they were in the past.
The video has been produced to raise awareness of this, and also to help highlight Confused.com’s Nectar points promotion, whereby they are giving away 1,000 Nectar points every time a user buys a car insurance policy through their site before the end of March 2012.
It was filmed in London’s Victoria train station between 1pm and 3pm on Wednesday 25 January, and its filming created a buzz of activity, as people brought all their unwanted items to exchange for something more useful. A wide range of items were brought, and the ‘Swap Store’ event had people swapping items like a scented candle, yoga DVD, alarm clock and even a naked picture of Keith Chegwin for things like 1,000 Nectar points; a blow up palm tree and parrot; a trombone and even an electric car.
Gareth Kloet, head of car insurance at Confused.com said: “The economic downturn has made us all more careful about what we spend and become savvier. We wanted ‘Swap Store’ to be an enjoyable event aimed at encouraging people to swap unwanted items and also to highlight that Confused.com are giving away 1,000 Nectar Points to every customer that buys car insurance through the site. Car insurance is a necessity so at Confused.com we want to give our customers a great deal on their insurance and a little extra at the same time.”
About Confused.com:
Confused.com was the UK’s first price comparison site to offer car insurance comparison. Confused.com is one of the UK’s biggest and most popular price comparison services. Launched in 2002, it generates over one million quotes per month. It has expanded its range of comparison products over the last couple of years to include home and contents insurance, travel insurance, pet insurance, van insurance, life insurance cover, home and contents insurance, breakdown cover and energy, as well as financial services products including credit cards, loans, mortgages and life insurance.
Confused.com is not a supplier, insurance company or broker. It provides a free, objective and unbiased comparison service. By using cutting-edge technology, it has developed a series of intelligent web-based solutions that evaluate a number of risk factors to help customers with their decision-making, subsequently finding them great deals on a wide-range of insurance products, financial services, utilities and more. Confused.com’s service is based on the most up-to-date information provided by UK suppliers and industry regulators. Confused.com is owned by the Admiral Group plc. Admiral listed on the London Stock Exchange in September 2004. Confused.com is regulated by the FSA.
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Confused.com press office
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British Householders Overpaying on Home Insurance by
British Householders Overpaying on Home Insurance by £1.3 Billion per Year, Says Confused.com
Cardiff, UK (PRWEB) April 1, 2009
British householders are overpaying on home insurance by a staggering £1.3billion every year, according to Confused.com.*
Despite having discovered how easy it is to compare products and prices online for car insurance, and making substantial savings by doing so**, consumers are not applying the same approach to their home insurance.
Confused.com found that, in 2008, just 7% of motor customers, who were also homeowners, checked to see if they could find a better deal online for their home insurance; leaving a whopping 93% who did not apply this savvy shopper logic to their home insurance.
The average saving on home insurance for Confused.com customers was £185 in 2008, suggesting that many homeowners could, very simply and quickly, save themselves money and ensure that they continue to have a home insurance policy that suits their circumstances.
Darren Black, head of home contents insurance at Confused.com, says: “Almost 44% of UK homeowners have not reviewed their home insurance policies in the last five years, yet 65% of motorists say they have used comparison sites to ensure they get the right deal for their car insurance. *** It is unlikely Britons care more about their cars than their homes – but they could be a little too trusting that the home insurance policy they took out several years ago is still the right policy at the right price.”
Confused.com also warns that homeowners who are not checking their house insurance policies on a regular basis could also find that their policies are no longer suitable for their circumstances. This could cost them if they realise too late; specifically when they come to make a claim. As a general rule, it pays to check any insurance policy on a regular, or at least on an annual, basis. That way, consumers are unlikely to receive any nasty surprises when they least need them.
*Assumptions use – 44% (source Mintel) of 16 million homeowners, who have not reviewed their home insurance, in the UK multiplied by average home insurance saving by Confused.com customers in 2008 of £185.25
**Source: Confused.com – average saving on car insurance for confused.com customers in 2008 was £206.16
*** Mintel Home Insurance report, 2008 and Mintel Aggregator report, 2008
For further information please contact:
Press office, Confused.com: 02920 434 398
Joanna Harte/ Gug Kyriacou, Polhill Communications: 020 7655 0550
Notes to editors
About Confused.com:
Confused.com is one of the UK’s biggest and most popular price comparison services. Launched in 2002, it generates over one million quotes per month. It has expanded its range of comparison products over the last couple of years to include home insurance, contents insurance, travel insurance, pet insurance, van insurance, motorbike insurance, breakdown cover and energy, as well as financial services products including credit cards, loans, mortgages and life insurance.
Confused.com has a panel of 60 home insurers – its typical customer saves £185.25**** on their annual home insurance policy.
Confused.com is not a supplier, insurance company or broker. It provides a free, objective and unbiased comparison service. By using cutting-edge technology, it has developed a series of intelligent web-based solutions that evaluate a number of risk factors to help customers with their decision-making, subsequently finding them great deals on a wide-range of insurance products, financial services, utilities and more. Confused.com’s service is based on the most up-to-date information provided by UK suppliers and industry regulators.
Confused.com is owned by the Admiral Group plc. Admiral listed on the London Stock Exchange in September 2004. Confused.com is regulated by the FSA.
**** Based on the average customer savings made in 2008.
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Doing Up The House? Confused.com Suggests You Remain Security and Insurance-Conscious
Doing Up The House? Confused.com Suggests You Remain Security and Insurance-Conscious
Cardiff, (PRWEB) July 26, 2008
For those thinking about having building work done on their houses, Confused.com warn that lax security and insufficient home insurance cover could lead to a lot of heartache.
Homeowners may forget that a house literally becoming a building site could take them out of the remit of their insurance policies. The best way for them to avoid this from happening is to notify their home insurance providers of any works that have been pencilled in, and enquire as to whether it’s necessary to increase buildings and contents insurance for the duration.
Key things for homeowners to bear in mind when having works done:
Structural Integrity
If any building involves modification to a load-bearing wall, there is potentially an increased risk to the property and anybody therein. If the insurance providers aren’t informed of structural modifications, then potentially any future claim could be invalidated – a potentially costly omission.
Building Security
It is common for external walls, doors or windows to be removed whilst extensions or modifications are being made to a property. This obviously compromises security, as there’s an increased vulnerability to burglars. So it’s prudent for homeowners to check if they’re still covered by their home insurance during this period. Policies differ between companies, so the policyholder may find themselves with a higher premium during this period, or short-term restrictions on their cover
If an extension includes new windows and doors, homeowners should inform their home insurance providers with the details, on account of increased accessibility. Plus details of the security measures in place should be provided, such as what types of locks are being employed.
Additional Cover
Where the property has been extended, for example if a conservatory has been added or an attic converted, then this should be reflected in buildings insurance cover, as the rebuild cost will have altered. The cover needs to be upgraded to ensure the extra floor space and property value are taken into account. This is required because any payout in the event of a claim will only cover what has been previously declared.
Public Liability Insurance
It isn’t only those having work done that should have adequate insurance. The workers should have adequate cover too. It’s a good idea to check that the builders have public liability insurance, which will cover any accidental damage that may be caused to the property, to neighbours’ property, or to things in and on the street outside.
About Confused.com:
Confused.com is one of the UK’s biggest and most popular price comparison services. Launched in 2002, it dominates the car insurance aggregator market and generates over one million quotes per month. It has expanded its range of comparison products over the last couple of years to include home insurance, travel insurance, pet insurance, van insurance, motorbike insurance, breakdown cover and energy, as well as financial services products including credit cards, loans, mortgages and life insurance.
Confused.com has 62 motor insurance partners, and customers can save up to on average £208. It also has a panel of 43 for home insurance, and customers who use Confused.com for home insurance can expect to save up to £193.
Confused.com is not a supplier, insurance company or broker. It provides a free, objective and unbiased comparison service. By using cutting-edge technology, it has developed a series of intelligent web-based solutions that evaluate a number of risk factors to help customers with their decision-making, subsequently finding them great deals on a wide-range of insurance products, financial services, utilities and more. Confused.com’s service is based on the most up-to-date information provided by UK suppliers and industry regulators.
Confused.com is owned by the Admiral Group plc. Admiral listed on the London Stock Exchange in September 2004. Confused.com is regulated by the FSA.
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