FANews
FANews
RELATED CATEGORIES

Unity Financial Services partners with AutoZone

30 May 2017 Unity Financial Services

Unity Financial Services recently entered into a partnership with AutoZone, a leading distributor of auto spare parts and accessories in Southern Africa.

Going forward, AutoZone will offer Unity’s Vehicle Warranties, Accident, Scratch & Dent and Tyre & Rim cover under the brand name, AutoZone Protect. As the partnership matures and evolves, more products may be added to address consumer’s needs.

According to Mpilo Migogo of Unity Financial Services: “Our specialised products will be available through AutoZone’s 260 stores nationwide. This is the first time we have partnered with an auto parts retailer and look forward to offering AutoZone’s customers products that not only provide protection but real value too.”

AutoZone Protects Vehicle Warranties offering covers over 31 major mechanical and electrical components. Its Accident cover insures that the policyholder, as well as up to five dependent children up to the age of 21, or 25-years-old if they are full-time, registered students, for accidental death and disability. The Scratch & Dent policy covers minor chips, dents and lights scratches on the body of the vehicle. Tyre & Rim cover ensures that if the policyholder’s tyres and/or rims are damaged accidently by potholes, they’ll be repaired or replaced.

Derek Lappin of AutoZone concludes: “We are very excited to embark on this journey with Unity Financial Services. This partnership means we can increase our value offering to our existing and new customers with some incredible products. This is in line with our purpose to provide a comprehensive range of quality and affordable automotive products and solutions that focus on our customer’s needs.”

Quick Polls

QUESTION

Insurers are going next level on rating property risks. How are your clients responding to the use of geotagging | geo-mapping in underwriting?

ANSWER

Premium is all they care about
They accept it, reluctantly
They are pushing back
They see the value
fanews magazine
FAnews February 2025 Get the latest issue of FAnews

This month's headlines

Unseen risks: insuring against the impact of AI gone wrong
Machine vs human: finding the balance
Is embedded insurance the end of traditional broker channels?
Client aspirations take centre stage as advisers rethink retirement planning
Maximise TFSA contributions before year-end
Subscribe now