The Warranty Group Announces Agreement With Montage Furniture Services

CHICAGO, May 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Warranty Group, Inc. announced an agreement between National Product Care Company and Montage Furniture Services to provide underwriting and protection plans for MFS.

The Warranty Group's industry leadership and compliance expertise will assist Montage in providing a high value program that meets all regulatory requirements.

"We are excited to team up with MFS. It is clear from their strong reputation and sound business practices that we have similar operational strategies and customer focus," said Mike Frosch, President & COO of North American Consumer Products, The Warranty Group. "Providing consumer protection plans with sound financial backing benefits both MFS and their customers."

"The security and other resulting benefits of this agreement further distinguish MFS as the premier service provider in the home furnishings industry," said Alan Salmon, President of MFS. "The added financial and technical expertise provided by The Warranty Group combined with MFS's industry-leading service gives retailers even more reasons to offer MFS plans to their customers."

MFS furniture protection plans are offered throughout the U.S.

About The Warranty Group

The Warranty Group is the world's premier provider of extended service plans and related benefits, with operations in 33 countries and 2300 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. http://www.thewarrantygroup.com/

About Montage Furniture Services

MFS stakes its outstanding reputation on its ability to deliver exceptional customer service to furniture retailers and their customers. MFS protection plans cover fabric, solid surfaces including wood and case goods, leather, vinyl, mattresses and area rugs. For more information, visit http://www.montagefs.com/.

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Source: The Warranty Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Rob Mancuso, SVP Corporate Communications of The Warranty
Group, Inc., +1-312-356-2320, rob.mancuso@thewg.com

Web site: http://www.thewarrantygroup.com/
http://www.montagefs.com/

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