GLASGOW, Scotland - Kwik Fit Insurance (KFI) reported record breaking sales this week which saw the leading insurance intermediary boast its strongest figures for a single day of trading since the company was established in 1995.
The Lanarkshire-based firm’s landmark day saw more than 1,500 new policy holders signing up to the Kwik Fit Insurance brand in just 24 hours.
The staggering volume of sales in new car insurance polices increases the company’s presence in the highly competitive car insurance market.
Delighted Kwik Fit Financial Services Group Managing Director, Brendan Devine, said: “Our products are proving extremely popular with customers and our staff must be congratulated for the hard work and enthusiasm shown in delivering this record breaking result.
“The commitment and relentless effort shown by our staff ensures that customers continue to receive the best possible products and service. It’s fantastic to set a new one day sales record and it sets a very high benchmark for our next record attempt.”
As well as car insurance, Kwik Fit Insurance provides home insurance and an extensive range of business insurance products aimed at small to medium sized enterprises, breakdown cover, motorcycle and van insurance, as well as travel and pet insurance.
Issued by The BIG Partnership on behalf of Kwik Fit Insurance.
Note To Editors
Kwik Fit Financial Services was launched in 1995 and has grown to become one of the UK’s leading car insurance (www.kwik-fitinsurance.com/) distributors, as well as a major presence in home insurance ( www.kwik-fitinsurance.com/home/home-insurance.html) and other markets.
The company’s award-winning call centre in Uddingston, Lanarkshire, now employs almost 1000 people, and was named top insurer (17th overall) in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For 2009.
Since its launch in 1995, Kwik Fit Financial Services has grown and developed into one of Scotland’s most dynamic contact centres.
Kwik Fit Financial Services is part of the Kwik Fit Group owned by private equity firm PAI Partners.
The philosophy of the business is to provide the best possible service to customers.
For further information, please contact Michelle Holton, Jane Robertson or Bryan Garvie at The BIG Partnership on +44(0)141-333-9585
Kwik-Fit Insurance 1 Masterton Way Tannochside Business Park Uddingston Glasgow Scotland G71 5PU +44(0)1698-786369
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For further information, please contact Michelle Holton, Jane Robertson or Bryan Garvie at The BIG Partnership on +44(0)141-333-9585. Kwik-Fit Insurance: 1 Masterton Way, Tannochside Business Park, Uddingston, Glasgow, Scotland, G71 5PU, +44(0)1698-786369, Email: gordon.ross at kfis.co.uk
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