Computer-Quote Insurance is launching a new website and branding this week in a bid to “step up” business on the south coast of England.

The Portsmouth-based company said the online facility will offer car insurance quotes, policy sales, a motoring guide and the latest news for UK motorists.

The new site was developed by Cardiff-based Imaginet, and uses an interactive quote generator developed by insurance software provider CDL.

Jonathan Walker, marketing manager with Computer-Quote, which offers motor, home, life and travel insurance products through a network of personal lines and insurance brokers, said: "We are about to step up our business thanks to our fresh new look and online sales channel."

Computer-Quote's parent company Stride will also launch its own website Stride.co.uk at the end of May.

Stride Limited insurance brokers trade as Computer Quote Insurance, selling motor, home, life and travel insurance through a network of eight branches on the south coast, by phone and online.