Nissan has signed a three-year deal with Equity Group of Brentwood, Essex, which will provide branded insurance policies to retail buyers through the network of 215 franchised dealerships.

Equity will underwrite Nissan’s Free to Go seven-day insurance programme launched last month.

Cover notes are emailed direct to dealers, allowing buyers to drive vehicles immediately.

Richard Clark, Nissan’s aftersales business development manager, says Equity can deliver the one-stop-shop approach that car buyers demand. “The group’s pricing, flexibility and market knowledge match our expectations,” he adds.

Equity’s UK clients include Renault UK, Chevrolet and Ryanair.