Innovative new plan provides coverage for high-tech vehicle components and wear-and-tear items, as well as smartphone repairs in our connected world

ATLANTA: Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier global protection company that safeguards and services connected devices, homes and automobiles in partnership with the world’s leading brands, today announced the launch of Assurant Vehicle Care Technology Plus, a market-leading vehicle service contract (VSC) offering consumers protection for their vehicles and mobile device. For the first time, customers can get comprehensive protection for their vehicle’s high-tech components and wear-and-tear items, with an added benefit at no cost to the customer for their smartphone’s most common repairs, including screens, charging ports, batteries, and buttons.

“We understand that consumers expect more from their protection plans, and we’re uniquely positioned to deliver this ground-breaking new product,” said Jeff Strickland, EVP and President, Assurant Global Automotive. “With our diverse range of solutions spanning vehicle coverage and smartphone benefits, Assurant is the only company capable of offering such comprehensive protection.”

Assurant Vehicle Care Technology Plus puts the focus on technology, as today’s vehicles increasingly offer expensive and advanced technology, such as safety system sensors, adaptive cruise control, and infotainment screens. Recognizing the expanding role of mobile devices in vehicle ownership, including use as a digital key, this new offering goes beyond traditional vehicle service contracts to include the benefit of Assurant® Device Care, which gives customers access to smartphone repair at reduced fees.

“Today’s mobile devices are essential tools for vehicle owners, whether it’s remotely starting the vehicle, connecting to the infotainment system, or even calling emergency roadside assistance,” adds Strickland. “Assurant Vehicle Care Technology Plus bridges the gap between these two worlds, offering a seamless protection experience for vehicles plus the added mobile benefit that comes with Assurant® Device Care.”

Beyond protection for expensive tech and safety features and the new smartphone benefit, Assurant Vehicle Care Technology Plus also covers wear-and-tear items like windshield wiper blades and headlight bulbs, ensuring comprehensive coverage on the vehicle. These features add significant front-end value, which can be important for lease customers and vehicles with shorter duration of ownership before trade-in.

Highlights of Assurant Vehicle Care Technology Plus include:

• Assurant® Device Care includes the most common smartphone repairs, including screens, charging ports, batteries, and buttons, at a reduced repair fee. Customers can visit any of the 900+ Assurant Repair Network locations nationwide for the discounted repair.
• Wear-and-tear coverage for parts not covered by a vehicle manufacturer’s warranty, like wheel alignment, battery, fuses, headlamp bulbs, belts and hoses, spark plugs, and windshield wiper blades.
• Complementary protection against being stranded, including 24/7 emergency roadside assistance, substitute transportation benefits, and emergency travel expense reimbursement.
• An intuitive digital user experience, online and via a companion app, that enables consumers to manage their service contracts, access roadside assistance, track maintenance, and receive important updates all in one convenient platform.

By offering this versatile protection plan, Assurant also provides dealers an opportunity to re-engage customers who initially decline traditional vehicle service contracts, offering a more affordable alternative that delivers significant value and added peace-of-mind.

Note: Emergency Travel Expense Reimbursement is not available in New York.

About Assurant Global Automotive

Assurant Global Automotive is a leading global solutions provider in the automobile and commercial equipment industries. Automotive industry partners span manufacturers, large group and independent dealers, agents, third-party administrators, financial institutions, insurance providers, and vehicle technology companies. With over 60 years of automotive industry experience, Assurant protects 55 million motor vehicles, including heavy trucks and heavy equipment. In 19 countries Assurant provides innovative automotive solutions like vehicle service contracts, guaranteed asset protection, and ancillary products, while providing dealer performance management and training, participation options, and more. Assurant Global Automotive is also a market leader in protection products for the commercial equipment industry, with more than 35 years of equipment protection expertise. Assurant provides a full suite of protection products and services for equipment dealers and financial institutions supporting commercial equipment. These include extended service protection plans, physical damage protection, guaranteed asset protection, automatic insurance, portfolio protection, insurance tracking services and more.

About Assurant

Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) is a premier global protection company that partners with the world’s leading brands to safeguard and service connected devices, homes, and automobiles. As a Fortune 500 company operating in 21 countries, Assurant utilizes data-driven technology solutions to provide exceptional customer experiences.

Learn more at assurant.com.

Fonte: Business Wire