Peter wood found esure in 2000. They offer a whole range of insurance at competitive prices by using the internet as the major channel. Mr. Wood is a pioneer in direct selling of insurance products through telephone with Direct Line. The efficiency of direct selling was further enhancing by using the internet. Started with an employee number of 50, esure has now grown into employee strength of 1500, exceeding its original plan of 400 employees. Esure specializes in insurance products like
Esure car insurance, travel insurance, pet insurance, van insurance, motorbike insurance and personal loans.
Esure Car Insurance – prior to starting its operations esure was underwriting and managing Halifax Car Insurance, the service which still exists. Car insurance policy offers the best price and quality service with free courtesy car, legal protection and breakdown cover. The no claims discount is at 75%. They also offer RoSPA-endorsed policy which ensures replacement of the child’s seat after any accident even if the child’s seat is not damaged. Esure has as a brand for its women’s customers called ‘Sheilas’. Launched in 2005 this brand is the most popular female insurance brand in United Kingdom. Besides this esure is a part of HBOS foundation in its drive for safe driving called ‘Safe Drive Stay Alive’ which teaches the youth and teenagers of the dangers of driving.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance was launched in 2003. esure Travel insurance offers competitive prices for the covers that the customers choose. There is a 10% discount for buying online for single and annual trips. In case you have a personal possessions cover with home insurance you need not pay extra for ‘away from the home’ available with travel insurance. The emergency help lines, online quote and renewal for the insurance are very simple. St. Andrews Insurance provides the insurance for
esure insurance and has its registered office at Reigate.
Pet Insurance
Pet insurance packages come with benefits and a very competitive price. There are two type’s namely pet insurance and pet plus which help the owner for paying vet bills, cattery fees or to pay for damages caused by the animals. There is a 24 hour emergency helpline and counseling and advice on pet health or bereavement.
Van Insurance
Esure does not provide van insurance but has a comparison service which helps in finding the best cheap van insurance for its customers.
Motorbike Insurance
Esure does not offer motorbike insurance but helps in finding a good motorbike insurance for any type of vehicle through the motorbike insurance comparison available on their website.
Loans
There are two types of loans provided namely personal loan with 6.2% APR and the other is with 7.2% APR. The loans can be taken online and there are no repayments in for the first three months of loan period. Repayment can be done from 1 to 7 years and you will receive the cheque within 24 hours of getting the loan approved.
With a company looking to improve their services online and give the best to the customer
esure insurance is sure to become a success.
