Contact Information: For more information, contact: Rob Mancuso SVP Corporate Communications The Warranty Group 312.356.2320 Kathleen D. Kuntz Director of Business Development ESCO 800.992.3726
The Warranty Group Announces Agreement With ESCO
| Source: The Warranty Group, Inc.
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - 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.
"Virginia Surety is pleased to partner with ESCO, the industry leading
hearing aid administrator. We support the strategy of bringing together
hearing health care providers and patients with this full-service program,"
said Mike Frosch, President & COO of North American Consumer Products, The
Warranty Group.
"ESCO provides the industry's broadest and most comprehensive coverage
options to patients. The extensive reach and knowledge of Virginia Surety
will help us grow to meet the needs of our expanding patient base. Together
we will be able to provide innovative options for hearing health
practitioners and their patients," said John Ditzler, Partner in ESCO.
The program will be available through over 5,000 hearing health care
providers.
About The Warranty Group
The Warranty Group is the world's premier provider of extended service
plans and related benefits, with operations in 36 countries and 2,100
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.TheWG.com
About ESCO
Founded in 1989 by insurance and hearing health care professionals, ESCO is
the leading provider of loss and damage coverage for hearing instruments in
the U.S. Having covered more than 750,000 hearing instruments over its
twenty years of service to the hearing health care industry, ESCO is the
trusted choice for hearing aid insurance. www.earserv.com