Cheshire's home insurance receives top marks

Cheshire Building Society's ‘Select' home insurance policy has been awarded the maximum five star rating by Defaqto, the independent financial data collection and research company.

The Select Home Insurance policy, which is underwritten by Royal & SunAlliance and provides cover for both building and contents, achieved the rating based on its high quality and extent of cover.

Karen Torson, Partnerships Business Manager at Cheshire Building Society, commented: "We are delighted to have been awarded Defaqto's top five star rating. We are committed to providing high quality cover for our members and it's great to get this type of independent recognition."

Defaqto provides annual star ratings for a range of financial products, including home insurance. Five star products offer an extensive range of features and benefits, and are aimed at customers seeking reassurance that they are buying the best available.