Marks & Spencers may not necessarily be the first name that springs to mind when you're thinking about renewing your Property Insurance or Motor Insurance, but Marks and Spencer do indeed offer a comprehensive selection of financial products, all of which are competitively priced, and all of which you can purchase directly from the M&S Money Direct website. With a simple, no-hassle service, you can compare features between a number of M&S Money products and competitor's products, and sign up in just a few minutes.

Whether you're looking for savings products or M&S Money Direct loans, credit cards or Property Insurance - besides a number of other insurance products, M&S Money Direct can save you both time and money, with comprehensive information available at a click.

Free insurance quotes are available online for all of M&S Money Direct insurance products (Property Insurance, Motor Insurance, Travel Insurance, Wedding Insurance and Pet Insurance), or you may call if you wish to on the telephone number provided. Suffice to say that there is also plenty of information which you can download for each of the Marks and Spencer insurance products in document format too.

When you're shopping at Marks & Spencer online store for your summer outfit, or looking for furniture to give your home a makeover, then spend a moment to also consider products from M&S Money Direct. Offering everything from savings accounts and credit cards, to Property Insurance and Motor Insurance, there's a lot more going on at Marks and Spencer than you might imagine.

In particular, if you're thinking of travelling soon, then consider Travel Insurance from M&S Money Direct. With images of volcano ash still fresh in many traveller's minds, it's good to remember there were many travellers who ended up wishing they had spent just a few pounds extra to obtain travel insurance for their trip. Of course, unfortunately, after the event is too late!

In fact, had you purchased travel insurance from M&S Money Direct, you would have been in good hands; within just a short time of the volcanic ash disruptions, visitors to the M&S Money Direct website would have seen a message stating that although claims relating to volcanic eruptions are not normally covered by travel insurance, that on this particular occasion, they would "allow claims from UK customers affected by the volcanic ash that has recently grounded flights."

Not so long ago, only banks and traditional insurance companies offered financial or insurance products, yet today it may often seem as if even the local corner shop is offering financial products. That's not quite true, of course, but many more companies do offer financial products than used to be the case, and it can sometimes be difficult to decide who is offering the best deal.

And, while Marks & Spensers once offered mostly fashion products, with the only hint of a credit card being when you paid for your shopping at the checkout, today you'll find as good a deal on M&S credit cards as you will with the latest range of M&S fashion.

In fact, these days Marks and Spenser, through its M&S Money Direct website, offer a range of financial products which would not look out of place in many banks, including M&S Motor Insurance, M&S Property Insurance, M&S Travel Insurance, M&S Pet Insurance, savings products, M&S Credit Cards, M&S Loans, and much more besides.

Heritage Collection - Table Lamp, at Marks and Spencers
Pleated shade design Glass ball stem Brass finish Round base This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Fairtrade Pure Cotton Scoop Neck T-Shirt, at Marks & Spencer
This stylish short sleeve t-shirt is a good deal for you and for our Fairtrade farmers. It's made from 100% Fairtrade cotton, helping local farmers to invest in developing their own communities

Collezione Leather Basket Weave Moccasins, at Marks and Spenser
Square toe Basket weave design Stitch detail Slip on Block heel

North Coast Pure Cotton Funnel Neck Moleskin Jacket, at Marks & Spencer
A contemporary design makes this funnel neck moleskin jacket a fashionable choice

Turn-Up Shorts with Tights, at Marks and Spenser
Casual and comfortable, these stripe shorts with tights make a fashionable and practical choice

Clarendon 2-Seater Sofa, at MarksandSpencer
H91 x W202 x D103cm Seat H52cm (all dimensions are approximate) Seat cushions filled with Quallofil ExtraLife filling, an advanced 3-dimensional polyester fibre that maintains the cushions' look and shape. Click here to Find out more Other cushions filled with polyester fibre. Gives a soft sit with a lived-in look, which will soften and relax even further with use. Fibre is sewn into channels within the interior to prevent settlement in one area of the cushion Frame made from solid hardwood. All main joints are glued and screwed to give the frame strength Frames are rigorously tested with 95kg weight equivalent and exceed standards set for heavy domestic use Feet are castors All of our fabrics are treated with Stain-Defence™ - a stain resistant finish - at no extra cost. Fabrics are tested for resistance to wear and fading Detailed care instructions are included Free eco-friendly home delivery. Our crews will unpack, assemble and position the item This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more Free swatch service: Order up to 6 free swatch samples of any fabric to help you choose your upholstery by calling 08457 624 624 Please note: Images displayed here act as a guide and may not be representative of the finished item. Fabrics are overlayed onto model images, so actual seams and pattern match may differ from what is shown. Leather furniture, in particular, has more seams than fabric upholstery due to the nature of the material, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Blue Harbour Pure Lambswool V-Neck Slipover, at Marks and Spencer
Soft and comfortable, this sleeveless v-neck slipover is made from pure lambswool

Autograph Wool Blend Double Breasted Coat, at Marks and Spencer
Part of Kids' Autograph, a luxurious collection of beautifully designed clothing in high quality fabrics with superior finishing details. Kids' Autograph gives a stylish well-dressed look

Sprung-Edge Non-Storage Divan & M400 Mattress, at Marks and Spencers
Single Mattress (3ft): W90 x L190cm Double Mattress (4ft 6in): W135 x L190cm King Size Mattress (5ft): W150 x L200cm Super King Size Mattress (6ft): W180 x L200cm Single Divan (3ft): W90 x L190cm Double Divan (4ft 6in): W135 x L190cm King Size Divan (5ft): W150 x L200cm Super King Size Divan (6ft): W180 x L200cm Divan Height: 41cm Mattress depth: 24cm Mattress Spring Count: 1054 Sprung-Edge divan - can be used with any mattress All mattresses and divans are anti-allergy protected Mattress does not require turning All mattresses and Divans are manufactured in the UK A sample mattress is subjected to 3 rigorous tests to ensure it remains comfortable. Surface fabric is rubbed 15,000 times against a hard surface to test resistance to wear. Mattress is pounded by a machine 80,000 times to replicate the movements of a human torso and subjected to 20,000 rolls of a roller machine to simulate the rolling motion of a sleeping person Free eco-friendly home delivery. Our crews will unpack, assemble and position the item Mattress filling made from resilient foam and polyester fibre Further filling layers of cotton and lambs wool keeps you warm in summer and cool in winter Two rows of hand side-stitching give the mattress edge-to-edge support. This allows you full use of the sleeping surface Individually pocketed springs This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Spot Print Hipster Bikini Bottoms, at Marks and Spencer
Modern and stylish, this bikini is outstanding value. Style and quality at a great price

Yellow & Pink Glitter Floral Birthday Card, at Marks and Spencer
Cover Text: Birthday Inside Message: Blank for your own message Approx size: 150 x 150mm

M&S iPod® & MP3 Speaker Dock with CD Player & Radio Alarm, at Marks and Spencer
iPod dock MP3 Dock (via USB Slot) CD Player FM Radio Alarm Clock (either Buzzer, iPod tracks or FM Radio) Connects to other audio devices, 5 ways to wake up and snooze function Compatible with all generations of iPod and other MP3 players - classic, nano and touch iPods, iPod shuffle, MP3 players and other external audio devices when used in conjunction with stereo mini plug cord Charges iPod when docked Amplifier power output: 4W x 2, 1KHz 10% THD, 8 ohm Tuner band: FM, tuning range: 87.5 ~ 108.0 MHz, frequency step: 50 KHz Input impedance AUX input: 10 kohms Input terminal: external DC IN (for AC adapter), AUX IN AC adapter: input: AC 100 -240V, 50/60 Hz, output: DC 12V Power source: DC 12V 2A (external DC IN) Dimensions (approx): W25.6 x H12.1 x D14.5cm Weight: 1.526 kg M&S is a member of the WEEE Distributor Take Back Scheme. Recycling your electronic waste has never been easier! Click here for more information

Stormwear™ Hooded Ruffle Parka, at M+S
Fashionable and practical, this warmly padded coat is treated with our unique Stormwear™ technology which repels water and stains. Storm cuffs help keep arms warm and hold on gloves

Sentimental Father Birthday Card, at M & S
Cover Text: Father, Memories of happy times, And moments spent together They seem like only yesterday, When really they're forever. Inside Message: With love Approx. Size: 178mm x 126 mm

Pure Silk Handwoven Cushion, at Marks & Spencers
Rectangular Plain Frill contrast trim This cushion is produced by Lotus Pond an M&S Fair Partner, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

50 Golf Tees In A Pouch, at Marks and Spencer
50 golf tees in a drawstring bag. Complete with karabiner clip, the pouch can be attached to any golf bag for convenience of use during a round

Gingham Trim Crook Umbrella, at Marks and Spencer
Brighten up rainy days with this stylish lightweight umbrella

Waxed Broad Brim Summer Hat, at M&S
Express your stylish side with this wide brim hat

Draping Wisteria Embroidered Quilted Bedcover, at Marks and Spencers
Floral embroidery Piping L135 x W200cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Pure Cotton Stem Trail Towel, at Marks and Spencer
Stem leaf design Comes in 3 sizes Hand Bath sheet X large bath towel, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

2 Older Boys' Cotton Rich Mock Layer Pyjamas, at M&S
Made from comfortable, breathable cotton, these mock layer pyjamas are outstanding value

M&S HP 57 Compatible Cartridge, at Marks and Spencer
Colour cartridge Compatible with HP printers using HP 57 For use in deskjet: 450ci/cbi/wbt, 5145, 5150, 5151, 5550, 5551, 5552, 5650, 5652, 5655, 5850, 9650, 9670, 9680/gp For use in photosmart: 100, 130, 145, 230, 245, 7150, 7260, 7345, 7350, 7450, 7459, 7550, 7655, 7660, 7755, 7760, 7762, 7960/gp For use in officejet: 4105, 4110, 4215, 4219, 4252, 4255, 5505, 5510, 5515, 6110 For use in PSC: 1100, 1110, 1200, 1205, 1210, 1215, 1217, 1219, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1315/s, 1317, 1340, 1350, 1355, 2105, 2108, 2110, 2115, 2150, 2171, 2175, 2179, 2210, 2410, 2510 This cartridge is not an original product but has been manufactured to the highest quality using the most exacting technical standards M&S is a member of the WEEE Distributor Take Back Scheme. Recycling your electronic waste has never been easier! Click here for more information This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more *Must be returned with the tamper seal intact for full refund

4 Cup Le Teapot, at Marks & Spencers
Built-in filter Borosilicate glass bowl Heat resistant L21cm x W14cm x H23cm Diameter: 11cm 4 cup capacity, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Luxury Non-Iron Pure Cotton Stripe Shirt, at Mark & Spencers
The superior quality, cut and detailing on this luxurious pure cotton shirt are inspired by Jermyn Street tailors. A sophisticated style with a great fit

Classic Collection Stripe Straight Leg Trousers, at Marks & Spencer
Smart and stylish, these straight leg stripe print trousers are designed for a flattering, comfortable fit and a polished look. They make the perfect match for fashionable jackets, blouses and knitwear

Woven Pure Silk Diagonal Stripe Tie, at Marks and Spenser
Add a luxurious finishing touch with this smart multi stripe tie in pure silk

Superbad Blu-ray DVD, at Marks and Spencer
Rating Suitable for 15 years and over,

Round Face Faux Crocodile Print Watch, at Marks and Spencer
Round face Metallic rim Analouge Large numerals Faux crocodile print strap

Strapless Stick on Bra, at Marks & Spencers
Thanks to these moulded cups, you can get discreet support - great for wearing with strapless or backless dresses and tops

Pink Champagne, at MarksandSpencer
Oudinot Ros Champagne 75cl bottle 12% alc vol Glass not included Price includes delivery Licensing Act 2003: it is an offence for any person under 18 years to buy or attempt to buy alcoholic liquor Looking to place a corporate bulk order? Please call 0845 6020602 This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

There are lots of ways to save money using M&S Money Direct. Not least of these is Marks & Spensers Standard Motor Insurance. With M&S Money Direct you can keep the cost of your Motor Insurance down by choosing Standard cover, over Premier Cover. UK Vehicle can then be added to your policy as optional extras, if you wanted to.

If you're thinking of adding both Breakdown Cover and Motor Legal Protection, then it would cost less to upgrade to Premier Motor Insurance cover from M&S Money Direct, which also has other features.

Nonetheless, many features are standard to both the Premier and the Standard Motor Insurance policies on offer from Mark & Spencers, and these include: Courtesy car (subject to availability); Loss, theft, damage and destruction of vehicle; Loss or damage to personal property in vehicle; Personal accident cover up to £10,000; Windscreen cover (£75 excess); a 24 hour claims service, and many other options as standard on each policy. In short, with Motor Insurance from M&S Finance, you get more, and you pay less.