John McGarrity Named Senior Vice President General Counsel, The Warranty Group


CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - 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.

"John brings a great depth of legal expertise to our organization," said David Cole, Chairman/CEO of The Warranty Group. "His experience provides us with critical strategic and regulatory skills that are a great asset to our global growth initiative."

McGarrity has over 23 years of experience, beginning at Sidley Austin LLP where he became a capital partner, Executive Vice President of Man Investments, Inc., and, positions with Bank One, Unicom Corporation and Commonwealth Edison Company.

McGarrity holds a BBA from University of Notre Dame and a JD from University of Illinois College of Law.

About The Warranty Group

The Warranty Group is the world's premier provider of extended service plans and related benefits, with operations in 33 countries and 2300 employees. By providing underwriting, claims administration, compliance and marketing expertise, The Warranty Group is a single-source solution for manufacturers, distributors and retailers of consumer goods including autos, homes, consumer electronics, furniture and appliances as well as financial institutions and the travel/leisure industry. www.thewarrantygroup.com

Contact Information: For more information, contact: Rob Mancuso SVP Corporate Communications/Investor Relations 312.356.2320