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Zurich Enhances F&I Product Offerings with Zurich Shield Windshield Protection

July 20, 2010
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Automobile dealers can now offer their customers a full array of finance and insurance (F&I) products from Zurich, a provider of F&I products for automotive businesses in the United States, with the release of Zurich's new F&I product – Zurich ShieldTM Windshield Protection.


According to Tina Mallie, head of Direct Markets for Zurich's North America Commercial business, current research shows new-vehicle buyers are holding on to their cars and trucks for longer periods, making quality F&I products like Zurich ShieldTM an even more valuable profit-generator for automobile dealers' than ever before.

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Zurich ShieldTM Windshield Protection is an addition to the already popular Zurich ShieldTM Environmental Protection product, which was designed to protect the interior and exterior of a vehicle from harmful elements, road grime, stains and normal wear and tear.


Mallie said, "Another selling point for automobile dealers to share with their customers is how Zurich's F&I products can also increase the resale value of a vehicle by providing a defense mechanism against exterior and interior damage."


Zurich also offers automobile, truck and powersport dealers the following F&I products:

  • Vehicle service contracts

  • Certified vehicle program

  • Maintenance program

  • Road hazard tire & wheel

  • Guaranteed Auto Protection (GAP)

  • Universal Security Guard® theft-deterrent system

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