CHICAGO, January 3, 2012 – The Warranty Group, Inc., www.TheWG.com, the world’s premier global provider of service plans and related benefits, today announced Doug Frey has been appointed Senior Vice President Consumer Products and TPA, with responsibility for US operations.

Prior to joining The Warranty Group, Frey held several positions in the warranty industry, including three years as president of Administration Specialists of Omaha and nine years as senior vice president, CFO, and board member of Universal Warranty.

Mike Frosch, President of The Warranty Group, stated “Doug brings an extensive background across many product areas and functional disciplines. His leadership will be a great asset to our US growth strategy.”

Frey is a CPA with an MBA from the University of Michigan and a BA from Albion College.

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About The Warranty Group

The Warranty Group is the world’s premier provider of service plans and related benefits, with operations in 33 countries and 1800 employees. With underwriting, claims administration and marketing expertise, The Warranty Group is a global 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 and leisure industry. www.TheWG.com