About Sainsbury

A joint venture between J. Sainsbury, UK’s leading food retailer and The Bank of Scotland, a subsidiary of the Lloyds Banking Group resulted in Sainsbury Finance. It was the first British supermarket chain to open a bank and it commenced trading in February 1997. It is regulated under its own name by the FSA. Sainsbury proudly supports its 1.5 million customers base with investments worth over £6 billion.

Sainsbury Finance provides a wide range of financial investment plans including insurance, credit cards, savings plans and loans. Sainsbury’s Car Insurance Plan gives you the added advantage of a comprehensive protection covering accidental damage, five-year repair guarantee, courtesy car facility, 24-hour recovery service, hotel accommodation in case your car is immobilized in an accident, stolen car key cover, no-claim discount, uninsured driver protection, breakdown assistance and legal protection.

Sainsbury’s Life Insurance benefits you and your family in all your circumstances, such as newly married, partnerships, new parent and moving house with its Level and Decreasing Policies.

The Life Insurance Plans help take care of future mortgage repayments or children education funds. So make sure you choose the most favorable policy for yourself. Enjoy the warmth of your home while it is covered by Home Insurance by Sainsbury. Covering and protecting your home, building and possessions, the plan provides alternative accommodation in case of natural disasters, replacement and repair of appliances and equipment lost or stolen, also covering students staying away from home with an extra premium. Sainsbury’s Life Insurance even covers people between the ages of 50-74 years living in UK. Beyond 90 years, no premium is paid and the insurance covers you for the rest of your life.

Sainsbury’s Pet Insurance covers veterinary costs, hospital and nursing care. You can get a special discount for the second pet insured with Sainsbury. Single trip, multiple or extended trips during any travel are all insured under Sainsbury’s Travel Insurance plan. This plan covers baggage loss or damage, medical emergency and equipment damage. Go ahead and plan your holidays and business trips without any hassles, as Sainsbury will take care of any eventuality.

Commercial Insurance like Landlord Insurance covers furnished and unfurnished buildings, also furniture, appliances, and high risk items like telephones, fixtures and fittings.

Sainsbury Finance is promoting more online sales of financial products and their ebusiness has grown to 75% in 2009. With a 135% increase in the number of visitors to their website, Sainsbury looks all set to increase their business manifold.