Virginia Surety and Interstate Announce Extended Service Contract Agreement
CHICAGO – Virginia Surety Company, Inc. has reached an agreement with Interstate National Dealer Services, Inc. to provide underwriting and actuarial support for specific extended service contract programs.
“We’re looking forward to our partnership with Interstate,” said Mike Frosch, senior vice president of VSC. “Virginia Surety’s deep expertise in underwriting automotive, powersport, marine and recreational vehicle service contracts matched with Interstate’s innovative product offerings will benefit agents, dealers, financial institutions and their customers.”
“A partnership with Virginia Surety is a natural pairing for Interstate,” added Interstate CEO Shaun Fetherston. “They are a respected industry leader and share our intense passion for service excellence and superior value with innovative and market-driven products and services.”
VSC and Interstate are providers of consumer benefit programs that promote loyalty and customer satisfaction throughout the ownership experience. Virginia Surety is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Warranty Group, Inc.
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