Its panel of insurers, which cover 40 different home insurance schemes, will provide quotations for 98% of the market enabling consumers to choose the right home insurance policy for their individual needs.

Homeowners are able to purchase building or contents cover, and the application process can be completed online or over the phone. The channel will include cover from specialist insurers including thatched properties, listed buildings and homes in flood-risk areas.

Consumers are also able to get real time accurate quotes on the spot and not estimates.

Ashton Berkhauer, insurance manager at uSwitch.com, said: “The insurance channel has been a huge success for uSwitch.com since it launched last year. Home insurance, as the second largest general insurance product in the UK, was the natural next step for the progression of the service.

“With last year’s summer floods leading to more than 27,500 claims and estimated damage of more than £1bn, having the right insurance product for your home has never been so important.”

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