JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (November 19, 2015) – Fortegra, a Tiptree Financial Inc. company (NASDAQ:TIPT), today announced a new partnership with iWireless, an Iowa-based wireless provider and T-Mobile affiliate. Delivering on its promise to help customers and partners Experience More, Fortegra will create a ProtectCELL mobile device protection program designed specifically for iWireless customers.
“Having built brands with fundamentally superior products while offering exceptional customer service, Fortegra and iWireless are perfectly aligned for this partnership,” said Kevin Cundiff, VP of Warranty Retail at Fortegra. “We’re proud to be working with iWireless and look forward to serving the daily protection needs of their customers.”
iWireless customers now have access to customized ProtectCELL plans. These comprehensive protection products will be available for all mobile device makes and models and each new, monthly, on-bill plan ensures customers will receive another device, all with a ‘No Hassle’ service experience. Fortegra’s ProtectCELL plans also include:
- SafeStore™ cloud storage – 50GB of shareable storage for up to 10 devices for photos, videos, contacts, and music
- SafeStore family security – Remote locate, lock, and wipe for missing devices, plus other mobile security features Identity
- Theft Support powered by LifeLock®
“I am excited to be partnering with Fortegra to provide our customers a hassle-free, no worry handset protection product that also provides additional levels of personal security,” said William Thomas, Sr. Director of Customer Experience at iWireless. “ProtectCELL is an added dimension in iWireless’ product portfolio that complements our other products and services which provide our customers a world-class customer experience. I look forward to a long lasting relationship with Fortegra that will result in an improved, extended, and more satisfying relationship with our customer base.”
For more on Fortegra’s entire product lineup, visit fortegra.com.
About Fortegra
Fortegra, a subsidiary of Tiptree Financial Inc. (NASDAQ: TIPT), is a single source insurance services company that, through a network of preferred partners, offers a range of consumer protection options including credit insurance, warranty products, automotive solutions, and specialty underwriting programs. Delivering multi-faceted coverage with an unmatched service experience for both resellers and their customers, Fortegra solves immediate, everyday needs, empowering consumers to worry less and Experience More.
About iWireless
iWireless is a leading regional wireless communications provider serving Iowa, western Illinois, and eastern Nebraska. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Urbandale, iWireless is a partnership between T-Mobile USA and Iowa Network Services (a consortium of Iowa Independent Telecommunications Companies). iWireless has over 250 full service company stores and authorized dealers and offers customers access to the world’s largest and fastest wireless voice and data network.
