10 Comments so far

1. Henry on August 29, 2008 5:15 pm

   Can you clear up what you mean by data?

2. George on August 29, 2008 6:46 pm

   Defaqto supply them with car insurance data (amongst other areas) which includes things like european car cover, excess amounts etc. per policy.

   This allows them to do their ‘compare’ bit.

   And you wonder why Defaqto awarded TescoCompare as the “best overall service to customers”. I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine!!!

3. Peter on August 31, 2008 9:28 am

   George any idea if there is a European equivalent of Defaqto in the markets, I would like to find a partner for the Italian assicurazione comparison market

4. George on August 31, 2008 7:02 pm

   @Peter, I’m unaware of a European equivalent. This could be due to the slightly fractured nature of brokers/aggregators in these markets. Could be an opportunity…

   You could try contacting defaqto:
   http://www.defaqto.co.uk/corporate/contact-us/contact-and-address.aspx
   Perhaps our readers know?

5. Peter on August 31, 2008 8:34 pm

   Thanks George, Unfortunately defaqto are not in Europe yet. Interestingly the head of an Italian VC mailed me to to say “the online insurance market in Italy could be very profitable. A similar company working in loan online intermediation (www.mutuionline.it) funded by Italian venture capitalist has been recently listed on Italian stock market with excellent results, If you Know someone who want to make a company in this field, please let me know. I will be very glad to evaluate that business plan” Knowing the history IYO in SEO terms will the strategy of
   developed stand alone sites will work ?

6. Peter on September 1, 2008 8:33 pm

   Pick up your CONTACT US messages

7. George on September 2, 2008 5:03 pm

   All done Peter, check you inbox.

8. Henry on September 8, 2008 10:53 am

   @George

   Thanks for clearing that up for me.

9. George on September 23, 2008 4:13 pm

   Credit Cards and Loans launched. Information added.

10. George on November 19, 2008 6:56 pm

    Van Insurance launched. Information added.