Norwich Union has been chosen by Daimler Chrysler Services Insurance Solutions Limited as its sole provider of motor insurance.
Norwich Union has been chosen by Daimler Chrysler Services Insurance Solutions Limited as its sole provider of motor insurance.
Daimler Chrysler Services Insurance Solutions Limited, which is responsible for the branded motor insurance products for Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Jeep and smart brands, currently operates a panel arrangement with four insurers, but Norwich Union – the UK’s largest insurer – will become the sole provider from July 1, 2004.
Graham Boffey, partnerships director at Norwich Union, said: "We’re delighted to have won this five-year deal amid fierce competition.
"Norwich Union and Daimler Chrysler already have a good working relationship and we look forward to building on this and working closely to develop and expand the account."
Martin Fehrmann, managing director at Daimler Chrysler Services Insurance Solutions Limited, added: "With our aggressive targets it was essential that we chose a partner that understood the needs of our customers and which could deliver products that are innovative, competitive and tailored to our individual brands.
"We look forward to working with Norwich Union over the next five years to achieve our goals."
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Media contacts:
Jenny Chapman at Norwich Union on 01603 682264 or 07775 822642, or Cathie Schweizer at Daimler Chrysler Services Insurance Solutions Limited on 01908 557723 or 07957 837979.
Notes to editors:
- Norwich Union is the UK's largest insurer with a market share of around 14%.
- With a focus on insurance for individuals and small businesses, Norwich Union insures:
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- one in five households
- one in seven motor vehicles
- more than 800,000 businesses
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