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FREE INSURANCE FOR A YEAR

Plumber Adrian Archer from Basildon, Essex received free van insurance for a year after becoming the 30,000th customer of Gladiator .

Mr Archer called Gladiator to insure his Citroen Berlingo van, and received the good news that he would receive his van insurance for free this year.

Mr Archer said, "I'm absolutely thrilled. You rarely hear about companies doing things like this, and to get free insurance is brilliant."

Gladiator, one of the UK's largest specialist van insurers, is part of the Admiral Group. It launched in April 1998. It recently reached 30,000 sales, and wanted to mark the achievement by giving away free insurance to the 30,000th customer.

Salesman Luke Baldrian, 24, sold the 30,000th policy to Mr Archer. Luke joined Admiral Group in June 2000, and has worked in Gladiator Sales department since January 2004. He is one of the Company's top sellers. Luke received a Racing Day Package in recognition of making the 30,000th sale.

Chris Price, managing director of Gladiator said, "Reaching 30,000 customers is an achievement which we felt needed recognition. Since launching six years ago, Gladiator has built up a solid customer base, and dedicated staff providing the best service to all our customers."

Issue date: 1st September 2004

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