Service Contract Provider Interstate National Teams With 21st Century Insurance
Interstate National Dealer Services announced today that 21st Century Insurance will offer its automobile service contracts and extended warranty plans.
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Interstate National Dealer Services announced today that 21st Century Insurance will offer its automobile service contracts and extended warranty plans.
“We’re very proud to announce this relationship with 21st Century Insurance,” said Interstate’s CEO, Shaun Fetherston. “I think nearly everyone knows that 21st Century Insurance is the industry gold standard when it comes to personal auto insurance … this gives us a chance to diversify our customer base and broaden our distribution channels with a company that shares the same commitment to excellence.”
Interstate is a provider of service contracts and extended warranties for autos, RVs, watercraft, motorcycles and sport vehicles in the United States and Canada.
“For us, this is an exciting opportunity to stay at the forefront of the auto insurance industry,” said Irene Grugan, director at 21st Century Insurance, of the new relationship. “With Interstate’s industry‐leading products on our side, we can provide a value‐added product to our personal auto insurance customers that competitors may find hard to match. We can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
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