New insurance provider heralds new beginning for VIS

From the 1st January 2007 individually branded motor insurance products, including complimentary seven day drive away cover, for five of the Volkswagen Group brands will be underwritten and administered by Zurich Insurance Company.

This strategic move has come about to ensure that Volkswagen Insurance Service (VIS) is able to provide the Volkswagen Group retailer networks and their customers with a range of competitive, industry leading and branded products as well as improved customer service, to reflect the quality of all the Volkswagen Group brands it represents.

Customers of Audi, SEAT, Škoda Auto, Volkswagen and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles can now enjoy complimentary motor insurance for seven days for their new or used vehicle by calling a dedicated team at Zurich’s offices in Fareham. Whilst complimentary insurance may not be a first in the market for the car brands it is setting new standards for the commercial vehicles market.

When customers contact Zurich for their complimentary insurance they will also be offered an annual insurance quotation on a policy that is a market leader, and includes features such as; enhanced personal belongings cover, replacement child seats, overnight or travel expenses and personal injury cover.

Graham Wheeler, Managing Director commented on the move to Zurich; “We felt that it was necessary for us to be able to offer the drivers of Volkswagen Group vehicles one of the best services and most comprehensive motor insurance products available in the market. With this in mind we conducted a major review of the market and our previous products and concluded that Zurich would be the right organisation for us to work with.”

“The products and services available from Zurich, and their commercial approach, are well aligned to our brands values and now we are able to enhance the importance of the retailer as a provider of complete mobility solutions at the point of sale.”

Adrian Saunders, acting Managing Director for Partnerships at Zurich said, ‘This exciting new deal provides a great opportunity to develop a long-term relationship with the Volkswagen Group and its brands as their main motor insurance partner.’