Sainsbury's Bank wins competitiveness award

SAINSBURY'S BANK WINS COMPETITIVENESS AWARD

Article date: 23/03/2005 : 15:11:41

Sainsbury's Bank wins competitiveness award

Sainsbury's Bank has been named as the most competitive life assurance provider 2005.

The award from public relations company Citigate Dewe Rogerson recognised the fact that two thirds of consumers received a saving of up to 27 per cent from Sainsbury's life insurance.

Commenting on the award Jonathan Hewitt, business development director at Sainsbury's Bank said: "This award is great news for the bank and recognises the efforts and achievements of everyone that has worked so hard to provide our customers with an excellent product."

Mike Smith, sales and development director of Legal & General who underwrite Sainsbury's Bank's life insurance, said: "Legal & General is delighted that Sainsbury's Bank has won this prestigious award…We have a strong partnership with the bank and this award reflects Sainsbury's Bank's determination to deliver a winning proposition for their customers."

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