Aon Warranty Group, Whirlpool Corp. Form Warranty Service Partnership Agreement

Aon Warranty Group, a unit of Chicago-based Aon Corporation, and Whirlpool Corporation announced an agreement to jointly deliver extended service contract services for select U.S. Whirlpool Corporation appliance products.

Under the terms of the agreement, Aon Warranty Group will provide underwriting, marketing and claims administration of its extended service contracts for Whirlpool Corporation’s major home appliance brands; KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Roper by Whirlpool Corporation and Estate.

Aon Warranty Group broadens its relationship with Whirlpool, having already served as underwriter and administrator of Whirlpool Corporation’s Convenience Care(R) and HomeWise(R) service protection plan programs.

James Summers, director Service Contracts, Whirlpool Corporation, said, “The expanded relationship with Aon will leverage both the strengths of Whirlpool Corporation’s Service Contracts group and Aon’s extensive experience in claims management, insurance underwriting services, and extended service plan administration.”