Ryanair Holdings PLC
21 June 2006
EQUITY INSURANCE GROUP TO PROVIDE CAR AND HOME INSURANCE
TO RYANAIR'S UK CUSTOMERS
Ryanair, Europe's No. 1 low fares airline and Equity Insurance Group ('Equity'),
a leading player in the UK personal lines insurance market, today (21 June)
announced a new affinity deal to provide Ryanair customers with car and home
insurance products.
From today, Ryanair's UK customers will have access to great value car and home
insurance with Equity via www.ryanair.com. They can also insure their holiday
home. The user-friendly site is amongst the fastest online quote engines in the
market. It asks a minimum of ten questions.
To celebrate the launch of this new service, Equity is offering the opportunity
to win a free, brand new Renault Megane Coupe Cabriolet. Full details of the
prize draw, and details of how to enter, are available on www.ryanair.com from
today.
The deal represents a further expansion for Equity in the affinity marketplace,
following a number of recent announcements, including partnerships with high
profile brands such as Chevrolet, Skipton Building Society, and Cardif Pinnacle,
as well as the recent deal to acquire the rights to renew Legal and General's
entire car insurance customer base.
Announcing the deal, Michael Cawley, Ryanair's Deputy Chief Executive said:
'Ryanair gives its customers the lowest fares and we are happy to be
associated with Equity Insurance who work equally hard to keep costs
down, and understand how to deliver real online service. While Ryanair's
passengers are enjoying the lowest fares in Europe on www.ryanair.com,
they will now also be able to find great deals on their car and home
insurance too!'
Neil Utley added:
'Ryanair is a fast growing and customer focused brand, with 42 million
customers. They have demonstrated an unrivalled commitment to value, and
a customer base that provides a close match with our preferred risk
profile, making them an ideal partner for Equity.
'We are extremely pleased to have secured such a prestigious
partnership, and look forward to a successful relationship over many
years'.
Ends: 21st June 2006
For further information please contact:
For Ryanair
Peter Sherrard, Head of Communications Tel: 00 353 1 812 1228
Pauline McAlester - Murray Consultants Tel: 00 353 1 4980 300
For Equity Insurance Group
Neil Utley, Chief Executive Tel: 01277 200100
Barnaby Fry - Hogarth Partnership Tel: 020 7357 9477
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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