Asurion Retail Solutions Partners with American Residential Warranty to Bring Consumer Electronic Protection Plans to Home Warranty Industry

Protection plan covers an unlimited number of computing and consumer electronics for ARW customers

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Aug 18, 2015, 09:00 ET

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Asurion Retail Solutions, a division of global technology protection and support provider Asurion, is partnering with American Residential Warranty (ARW) to provide ARW customers with protection plans for home consumer electronics.

The new ARW Ultimate Electronics Protection Plan, powered by Asurion, provides protection for an unlimited number of eligible devices, including computing products such as desktops, laptops, tablets, printers, routers and external hard drives; and home entertainment products such as flat panel TVs, DVD players, home theater systems and gaming systems.¹

The ARW Ultimate Electronics Protection Plan covers both new and existing consumer electronics, and provides protection from failures due to accidental damage from handling such as cracked screens, drops and spills on key portable devices, as well as mechanical and electrical failures caused by normal wear and tear, power surges and defects.

"Our partnership with Asurion, adding protection plans on consumer electronics to our comprehensive suite of home system and appliance warranty offerings, is just our latest innovation allowing us to truly meet the real everyday needs of families in their homes," said Richard Kaufman, chief executive officer of American Residential Warranty.

"We're pleased to partner with American Residential Warranty to help bring further innovation to the home warranty industry by offering customers the option to protect their home consumer electronics with one streamlined plan," said Mamta Bhargava, vice president and general manager, Client Services, Asurion. "The Ultimate Electronics Protection Plan allows ARW customers to get their devices repaired simply and easily, allowing them to quickly get back to enjoying their electronic devices with friends and family."

Plans start at $24.99 per month². To learn more about the ARW Ultimate Electronics Protection Plan, visit www.ultimateelectronicsprotection.com.

¹Limitations and exclusions apply. See terms and conditions for full coverage details. No claims can be filed within the first 30 days.

²There may be a service fee of $55 when filing a claim and a $5,000 annual aggregate claim limit.

About American Residential Warranty
American Residential Warranty (ARW), a nationally recognized leader in the home warranty industry providing customizable home protection solutions to homeowners across the United States. ARW specializes in direct-to-consumer marketing, running highly successful national multimedia campaigns including television, web, radio and print. For more information, visit www.americanresidentialwarranty.com.

About Asurion Retail Solutions
Asurion Retail Solutions, a division of global technology protection provider Asurion, provides America's #1 protection plans through the nation's leading retailers that are proven to increase revenue, customer satisfaction and shopper loyalty by bringing innovation, transparency, consumer choice and customization to the market. A history of industry-firsts and award winning customer service have made Asurion Retail Solutions the protection plan provider chosen by more than 50 of the country's largest retailers and rewarded with over 2.4 million 5-star consumer reviews. Available online and at over 34,000 retail storefronts, Asurion Retail Solutions is supported by 2,100+ US based employees dedicated to delighting shoppers and driving greater value for its retail partners. For more information about Asurion, including customer service ratings and reviews, please visit www.asurion.com.

SOURCE Asurion