The link-up will enable Assureweb's 25,000 registered users to produce comparable and single company bond quotes, without having to leave the confines of the Assureweb portal. Quotes for the FundsNetwork Investment Bond also continue to be available via FundsNetwork itself.

Nic Burton, Head of Insured Propositions at FundsNetwork, said: "With "choice" being one of our watchwords - we are therefore delighted that the link-up with Assureweb gives advisers another option for obtaining quotes for our Investment Bond.

Assureweb offers a highly thought of and user friendly service, along with a large range of products and providers to choose from. Portals provide advisers with the ability to improve service and efficiency by conducting business electronically - something that FundsNetwork also strives to achieve.

Our Investment Bond has been very successful - with advisers benefiting already from the flexibility, competitive pricing and commission structure. From today, it will be even easier to access those benefits via Assureweb."

Stephen Wynne-Jones Director of Sales and Marketing at Assureweb said: "We are very pleased to be working closely with FundsNetwork for the benefit of our users. Offering quotes for the FundsNetwork Investment Bond on Assureweb means we can provide additional choice and functionality, without advisers having to leave the portal they are familiar with. The FundsNetwork Investment Bond is a well thought out proposition, itself offering choice and flexibility, which we are delighted that our users can now access with ease."