ASA cautions British Insurance over direct mailing

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Payment protection specialists British insurance have breached Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) codes with a direct mailing promoting its products.

The mailing said: "Thank you for your recent online application for insurance, which was incomplete and therefore cannot be accepted. If you would like to re-apply, please go to www.safetyfirst.co.uk where you will find full details ...

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