Easy to compare
Our Star Ratings use a simple scale from 1 to 5 to quickly communicate product quality. So it’s easy to compare products side by side.
"I find it helpful that Defaqto has a Star Rating system. It makes choosing a product easier with this grading system in place."
88% of people are more likely to choose a Defaqto rated product*
Guided by the stars – our Star Ratings help consumers and financial professionals make smarter financial decisions by giving them an at-a-glance view of a financial product’s quality and how comprehensive it is.
*Defaqto consumer research 2021
Highly recognised
- Star Ratings are the recognised standard that’s trusted by consumers and industry alike.
- Independent, unbiased ratings help people make confident, informed decisions about their financial products.
Scored by experts
- Our ratings are independent, expert assessments based on facts, not opinion.
- Our team of experts continually research and analyse every product to make sure our data is always relevant and up to date.
Clear and consistent approach
- We rate all financial products in the same way so it’s easy to see the difference between products.
- Our experts score every product on a simple scale of 1 to 5 – 1 Star represents a more basic product, whereas a 5 Star product is one of the most comprehensive on the market.
Covering the whole market
We have the largest financial product database in the UK, with 100 Star Rating categories covering more than 14,000 financial products, including over:
- 10,000 home, motor and travel insurance policies
- 1,500 other insurance policies
- 1,000 current accounts and credit cards
- 1,000 life and protection policies
- 600 wealth and pension products.
Unbiased quality for financial products across the market
Based on fact, not opinion
All of our ratings are completely objective. Our experts score products by looking at key features and benefits.
A whole market view
Our research and analysis covers every single financial product on the market.
Partnering with us
Working with Defaqto brings you more than just market-leading products and data. Our world-class service means you’ll also enjoy access to our expertise and ongoing support.
Our insight experts are always happy to discuss the product and industry landscape as it relates to your own business. While personalised training options for you and your staff are available to help you get the most out of our services.
"Star Ratings are pretty intrinsic to our marketing. They are an endorsement of product quality, which makes our messages easier to communicate and substantiate. It is one thing saying to a customer, 'we've got a quality product', but an independent endorsement definitely helps."
What can we do for you?
Call us today on 01844 295 546 or email sales@defaqto.com and let's start a conversation.
