TescoCompare launches utility comparison – gas, electricity compare

TescoCompare has launched its utility comparison engine. Or should I say Xelector have won the white label deal!

So, This is where we stand:

TescoCompare Products

ProductWho Built It?
Home InsuranceIn House
Car InsuranceIn House
Van InsuranceThe Bike Insurer
Bike InsuranceThe Bike Insurer
Life InsuranceThe Idol
MortgagesLondon and Country Mortgages
UtilitiesXelector
Credit CardsXelector
LoansXelector
(Data)Defaqto

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Henry August 29, 2008 at 5:15 pm

Can you clear up what you mean by data?

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George August 29, 2008 at 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!!!

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Peter August 31, 2008 at 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

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George August 31, 2008 at 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?

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Peter August 31, 2008 at 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 ?

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Peter September 1, 2008 at 8:33 pm

Pick up your CONTACT US messages

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George September 2, 2008 at 5:03 pm

All done Peter, check you inbox.

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Henry September 8, 2008 at 10:53 am

@George

Thanks for clearing that up for me.

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George September 23, 2008 at 4:13 pm

Credit Cards and Loans launched. Information added.

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George November 19, 2008 at 6:56 pm

Van Insurance launched. Information added.

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George February 23, 2009 at 6:10 pm

Life Insurance launched. Information added.

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