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Press Releases
Virginia Surety Company and Interstate National Dealer Services Announce Extended Service Contract Agreement
CHICAGO, July 27, 2010 -- Virginia Surety Company, Inc.,(VSC) a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Warranty Group, Inc., today announced an agreement with Interstate National Dealer Services, Inc. to provide underwriting and actuarial support for specific extended service contract programs.- Virginia Surety Announces Expanded Administrative and Marketing Agreement with Safe-Guard Products
CHICAGO, June 30, 2010-- Virginia Surety Company, Inc. (VSC), a subsidiary of The Warranty Group, Inc., announced an agreement with Safe-Guard Products International, LLC to provide underwriting and actuarial support for their finance and insurance product offerings. - The Warranty Group Announces Agreement with Samsung Electronics America
CHICAGO, June 22, 2010 -- The Warranty Group, Inc., today announced an agreement with Samsung Electronics America to provide extended warranty coverage and unique uplift programs for all Samsung commercial electronics. - The Warranty Group Announces Agreement with VIZIO
CHICAGO, May 12, 2010 -- The Warranty Group, Inc.,The Warranty Group, Inc., the world’s largest provider of service plans, today announced an agreement with VIZIO, Inc., America’s number one LCD HDTV Company, to provide extended warranty coverage on all VIZIO televisions.
- The Warranty Group Participates in National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
CHICAGO, April 30, 2010 -- The Warranty Group, Inc., announced its successful participation in National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, held on April 22, 2010. - Resource Automotive Training Receives Gold Award as a Top Supplier
CHICAGO, April 16, 2010 -- Auto Dealer Monthly magazine today announced that Resource Automotive, a unit of The Warranty Group, Inc., is a Gold Award winner in its annual Dealer Choice Awards. - The Warranty Group Named Finalist in Sales and Customer Service Competition
CHICAGO, March 3, 2010 -- The Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service, a competition that awards businesses both big and small for their innovation and achievements in sales and customer service, has named The Warranty Group, Inc. as a finalist in two different categories — Innovation in Customer Service and Customer Service Department of the Year. - ASSIST-CARD and Virginia Surety Launch Travel Protection Program with Online Vacation Center
CHICAGO, March 1, 2010 -- ASSIST-CARD and Virginia Surety Company, Inc. (VSC), have partnered to provide world-class travel protection programs to Online Vacation Center. - Virginia Surety Announces Administrative and Marketing Agreeement with The Penn Warranty Corporation
CHICAGO, February 9, 2010 -- Virginia Surety Company, Inc. (VSC), a subsidiary of The Warranty Group, Inc., today announced an agreement with The Penn Warranty Corporation to provide underwriting and actuarial support for its pre-owned vehicle service contract program. - Virginia Surety Announces Administrative and Marketing Agreement with Express Systerms
CHICAGO, January 27, 2010 -- Virginia Surety Company, Inc. (VSC), a subsidiary of The Warranty Group, Inc., announced an agreement with Express Systems, Inc. to provide underwriting and actuarial services for their reinsured product offerings. - Lanigan Young Named VP Human Resources US at The Warranty Group
CHICAGO, January 21, 2010 -- The Warranty Group, the world’s leading provider of service plans, today announced that Karen Lanigan Young, formerly with Exelon Corporation, has been appointed Vice President Human Resources US. She will be responsible for US Human Resources Operations - Virginia Surety Announces Warranty, ID Theft and Travel Benefit Agreement with Individual Assurance Company
CHICAGO, January 8, 2010 -- Virginia Surety Company, Inc. (VSC), a subsidiary of The Warranty Group, Inc., today announced an agreement to provide home and appliance warranties, identity theft protection and travel benefits to Individual Assurance Company (IAC) as an expansion of VSC’s financial institution offerings. - AM Best Reaffirms Rating
Oldwick, NJ, December 9, 2009 -- Virginia Surety Company, Inc. (Virginia Surety) (Chicago, IL). The outlook for both ratings is stable. - Virginia Surety Announces Underwriting and Actuarial Services Agreement with Preferred Warranties
CHICAGO, November 19, 2009 -- Virginia Surety Company, Inc., a unit of The Warranty Group, Inc., today announced an agreement with Preferred Warranties, Inc. (PWI), to provide underwriting and actuarial services for their automotive and powersport extended service plans. - The Warranty Group Announces Agreement With Esco
CHICAGO, September 23, 2009 - Virginia Surety Company, Inc., a unit of The Warranty Group, Inc., today announced an agreement to provide underwriting and compliance services for Ear Service Corporation's (ESCO) comprehensive loss, damage and repair programs for the hearing aid industry. - The Warranty Group Announces Agreement with MC Appliance Corporation
CHICAGO, September 15, 2009 – TWG Innovative Solutions, Inc., a unit of The Warranty Group, Inc., one of the world’s leading provider of service plans, today announced an agreement with MC Appliance Corporation to provide extended service plans for Magic Chef appliances. - John McGarrity Named Senior Vice President General Counsel The Warranty Group
CHICAGO, August 25, 2009 – The Warranty Group, Inc., the world’s leading provider of extended service plans, today announced that John McGarrity has been appointed Senior Vice President General Counsel. - The Warranty Group Celebrates 45th Anniversary
CHICAGO, August 21, 2009 – The Warranty Group, the world’s leading provider of service plans, today announced the celebration of its 45th year of operations. The company traces its roots to 1964, when it was incorporated as Pat Ryan and Associates, Inc. - The Warranty Group Announces Agreement with Nicor Services, LLC.
CHICAGO, August 17, 2009 – The Warranty Group, Inc., the world’s premier provider of service plans, today announced an agreement between its insurance unit, Virginia Surety Company, Inc., and Nicor Services, LLC to provide underwriting and compliance services for its Home Solutions SM program, a customizable suite of home warranty plans for utilities and their customers. - The Warranty Group Opens in Peru
CHICAGO, July 8, 2009 -The Warranty Group, Inc., the world’s leading provider of service plans and related benefits, today announced the opening of a new office in Lima, Peru of its subsidiary, The Warranty Group Peru, S.A.C. - Jurasek Named Senior Vice President
CHICAGO, July 7, 2009 -- The Warranty Group Inc., the world’s leading provider of service plans and related benefits, today announced that Jeanne Jurasek, formerly with Ernst & Young, has joined the company as Senior Vice President -Director of Internal Audit. - Tom Murray Named President/COO Resource Automotive
CHICAGO, November 20, 2008 - Resource Automotive, a unit of The Warranty Group, Inc., the world's leading provider of extended service plans, today announced the appointment of Tom Murray, previously President COO of Resource Dealer Group, as President COO responsible for all North American automotive operations. - Ash Bauer promoted to EVP Resource Dealer Group
CHICAGO, November 20, 2008 - Resource Dealer Group, a unit of The Warranty Group, Inc., the world’s leading provider of extended service plans, today announced the appointment of Ash Bauer as Executive Vice President. Bauer previously held the position of divisional vice president Central Division. - The Warranty Group Receives Awards for Advertising and Collateral Creative.
CHICAGO, November 12, 2008 - The Warranty Group, Inc., the world’s premier provider of service plans, announced today that it has received MarCom Platinum and Gold awards from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). - Angelique Bernier Appointed to The Field Museum
President's Leadership Council
CHICAGO, October 21, 2008 - The Warranty Group, Inc. today announced that Angelique Bernier, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, has been appointed to The Field Museum President's Leadership Council, a group of community leaders who advance the Museum's educational mission through financial support, volunteer leadership and advocacy. - David L. Cole, Chairman and CEO and Barbara J. Goff, Senior Vice President Global Human Resources Appointed to Nonprofit Boards of Directors
CHICAGO, October 2, 2008 - The Warranty Group, Inc. today announced two executive appointments to charitable organizations. - Mancuso Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
CHICAGO, September 26, 2008 - The Warranty Group, Inc., the world's leading provider of service plans, today announced that Rob Mancuso, Senior Vice President, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Center for International Retail Automotive Standards (CIRAS). - Brian Ollech Joins The Warranty Group as Global Controller
CHICAGO, September 24, 2008 - The Warranty Group, Inc., the world's leading provider of service plans, today announced that Brian Ollech, formerly Corporate Controller of Wellcare Health Plans, Inc., has joined the company as Global Controller. - Resource Automotive Announces Consumer Service Website
CHICAGO, June 18, 2008 - Resource Automotive, Inc., a unit of The Warranty Group, Inc., today announced the launch of www.mrclaims.net, a consumer service website designed to assist motor vehicle service contract customers with mechanical repair claims and other issues. - Resource Automotive Solutions announces agreement with Rochester Automobile Dealers Association for specialized training
CHICAGO, June 4, 2008 - Resource Automotive Solutions, a unit of The Warranty Group, Inc., has reached an agreement with the Rochester Automobile Dealers Association (RADA), Rochester, New York, to provide compliance and ethics training to its dealer members. - The Warranty Group Announces Agreement with Montage Furniture Services
CHICAGO, May 29, 2008 - The Warranty Group, Inc. announced an agreement between National Product Care Company and Montage Furniture Services to provide underwriting and protection plans for MFS. - The Warranty Group announces agreement with Realty Executives International
CHICAGO, May 21, 2008 - The Warranty Group today announced an agreement between TWG Home Warranty Services, Inc. and Realty Executives International to offer a branded home protection program. The program, named "Realty Executives Home Protection Plan," will be available to consumers in all 50 states through more than 700 Realty Executives offices. - Barbara Goff joins The Warranty Group, Inc. as Senior Vice President Global Human Resources
CHICAGO, 4/14/2008 - The Warranty Group, Inc., a unit of Onex Corporation (TSX: OCX), today announced that Barbara Goff joined the company as Senior Vice President Global Human Resources. - Resource Automotive Announces DriverPlus
CHICAGO, March 11, 2008 - Resource Automotive, a unit of The Warranty Group, today announced DriverPlus, their exclusive customer retention program. By giving owners the benefit of spreading the cost of maintenance over the ownership term and returning them to the dealership for service, vehicle owners return to the dealership more often, increasing the likelihood of further sales and generating increased parts and service revenue. - Resource Automotive announces VIP Total Dealership Solutions
CHICAGO, March 7, 2008 - Resource Automotive, a unit of The Warranty Group, today announced VIP Total Dealership Solutions. This newest addition to its finance and insurance services, VIP Total Dealership Solutions is the first of its kind integrated process improvement program designed to deliver enhanced operating efficiencies throughout the entire dealership organization. - John Serafin appointed Chief Risk Officer, The Warranty Group, Inc.
CHICAGO, February 25, 2007 - The Warranty Group, Inc., a unit of Onex Corporation (TSX: OCX), today appointed John Serafin as Executive Vice President/Chief Risk Officer. Mr. Serafin will have oversight over enterprise risk, including strategic, operational, external, financial and data and physical operations. - Rob Mancuso appointed Investor Relations Officer, The Warranty Group, Inc.
CHICAGO, February 25, 2007 – The Warranty Group, Inc., a unit of Onex Corporation (TSX: OCX), today appointed Rob Mancuso as Investor Relations Officer. Mr. Mancuso will oversee communications with the shareholder and investment community including press conferences, shareholder meetings, analyst briefings and supporting activities. In addition, he will continue his role as Senior Vice President Corporate Communications, with responsibilities including brand management, corporate events and citizenship, advertising and public relations.corporate events and citizneship, advertising and public relations.
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