First Independent Direct is legally obliged to give you what is known as "Best Advice". It means simply gaining a full understanding of your circumstances and aims, before helping you choose the right policy to suit your needs.

Therefore we feel it is important to demonstrate why we have selected a particular company or product over another.

HOW DO WE DO THIS OVER THE INTERNET?

To do this we operate a unique *Award Winning* online system, which allows you to view the best products in the UK, with an advisor to guide you through the whole process.

DO I NEED TO LOAD ANY SOFTWARE OR NEED ANY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT?

No special software or special equipment is needed at your end to allow us to do this. All you need is an internet enabled personal computer ideally with its own line connection and a separate telephone line or mobile phone in order to speak to us.

HOW WILL IT SHOW ME THE BEST POLICY OR MORTGAGE CONTRACT?

The system will show and independently analyse how charges vary from contract to contract, and indicate features available along with past performance statistics. (Service is currently available for mortgages and pensions. Investments will follow shortly.)

SAVE TIME AND MONEY

This will save you time and money in surfing the Net, and will clarify on what's the best for you. In addition you will be advised in real time in the comfort of your home or at place of work and be provided with a personal quotation.

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

Should you wish to take advantage of this new unique online service and make substantial savings in commission charges then you can contact us in the following ways.

	Phone us now to talk to one of our advisors on FREEPHONE 0800 783 1687.
	Alternatively fill in our response form to get a personal quotation.
Or

So contact us today and let us demonstrate the difference our independence will make to you with an on-line appointment.

* First Independent Direct runner up in the Financial Advisor Life and Pension Awards 2004 for Best Online IFA Life and Pensions.
* First Independent Direct winner of the BT Financial Innovation Awards 2002 for the Most Innovative e-delivery Channel - Insurance and Others.
* First Independent Direct winner of the BT Financial Innovation Awards 2001 for the Most Innovative Development of Telephone Channels.
* First Independent Direct winner of the FST Financial Sector Technology Awards 2002 for the Best Use of New Media in Customer Facing Environments.
* First Independent Direct winner of the FST Financial Sector Technology Awards 2002 for Best Use of Technology in Call Centres.
* First Independent Direct came second in the FST Financial Sector Technology Awards 2001 for Best Telecommunications Strategy of the Year 2001.