First Priority Group And CSC Enter Strategic Alliance
2 October 1998
First Priority Group And CSC Enter Strategic AllianceFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 2 -- First Priority Group (FPG) of New York and call center giant CSC (http://www.globalresponse.com) of Fort Lauderdale have announced the formation of a strategic alliance. Under the plan, FPG will utilize CSC-managed customer service representatives to assist their insurance company clients with the often complex process of managing vehicle collision repair claims in order to reduce repair costs and increase customer satisfaction. "After reviewing many of the top 25 telemarketing firms in the U.S., we overwhelmingly chose CSC," explained FPG Vice President of Operations and Marketing Administration, Donald K. Lanman. "CSC was selected because of its extensive experience in the areas of efficient telemarketing, 'state-of-the- art' technology, and superior customer service. Our unique Direct Repair Program (DRP) for claims outsourcing has been growing at a tremendous rate. CSC will not only help us keep up with this growth, but allow us to expand our services in the future to include 24 hour 'first call' capability." "We're honored to have been selected by FPG to help them expand their program," said CSC Chairman Herman Shooster. "They are a quality company offering quality service. They needed a company with people they can trust to maintain their high standards. The capabilities of each company, and our visions for the future, make this an ideal partnership." FPG was founded in 1983 to provide corporations, insurance companies, and individual consumers with the ultimate in automotive claims and collision repairs management. FPG has a contracted network of over 2,000 auto collision repair shops nationwide, helping customers receive timely, quality service at fair prices. Its impressive client list includes many of the nation's Fortune 500 companies. Privately held CSC is celebrating its 25th year in the communications service industry, ranking among the top 15 call centers in the U.S. The company offers comprehensive inbound and outbound communications, fulfillment, Internet, data management, and marketing consulting services. For more information, contact Rebecca Leuchter at (954) 973-7300 or http://www.globalresponse.com.