first direct has launched a new fee-free switching incentive for customers wishing to break their contract early and take its 5* rated Home Insurance. People’s needs change all the time and you may need to take out different types of cover, you may have been dissatisfied with the service you received when you made a claim...
26 Feb 2018
Press ReleaseThirsty trees likely to cause insurance headache as the drought takes grip As the Environmental Agency extends its "drought map" into the Midlands and the South West, first direct warns the nation that a hosepipe ban and reduced rainfall could create a hidden threat to their homes and result in unnecessary insurance claims.
23 Apr 2012
Press ReleaseMore men than women seriously underestimate the cost of replacing the contents of their wardrobe A recent survey carried out by first direct has revealed that, whilst men are more likely than women to buy designer clothes, they value the contents of their wardrobes as considerably less than their female counterparts.
15 Jun 2010
Press Releasefirst direct has announced New Year offers on a wide range of products including the return of its popular market leading fee free Base Rate lifetime offset tracker Mortgage. The mortgage tracks the Bank of England Base Rate plus 2.49% making the current rate payable 2.99%.
4 Jan 2010
Press ReleaseAs the nights draw in and Christmas draws closer, Home Insurance might not be the top of people's priority list, but if they take steps now they could avoid a whole host of problems and worries later on. David Wells, Head of Insurance at first direct commented: "Having adequate Home Insurance is always a must, not least in the winter months.
14 Dec 2009
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