Recreation USA Named Preferred Service Provider by Major Insurance Carrier
30 June 2000
RV Dealer Authorized as Repair Shop, Able to Write RV And Motor Vehicle PoliciesORLANDO, Fla. - Holiday RV Superstores, Inc. has been named a preferred provider of repair services for all recreational vehicles insured by a major U.S. insurance carrier. The agreement teams the nation's largest multi-dealer RV chain with one of the country's leading insurers of motorhomes and other RVs. The Orlando, Fla. chain of RV and marine dealerships operating under the trade name Recreation USA has been authorized to handle accident claims for the insurance carrier under a newly established nationwide repair program. Recreation USA's eight retail stores and service centers in Florida will roll out the new dealership program, with plans to expand into other locations in the coming months. Recreation USA has been given exclusive rights to the program in the markets where it operates. Recreation USA did not disclose the carrier's name at its request. "We are pleased to partner with such an industry leader in order to provide our RV customers with even greater convenience and broader service options," said Ronald G. Huneycutt, president and CEO of Recreation USA. "We anticipate this contract will have a significant financial benefit on Recreation USA over the years to come. "The investments we make in service are an integral part of our strategy. Recreation USA plans on entering into other agreements like this one that will further place the Company as the leader in nationwide service for the recreational vehicle industry." Recreation USA has also been appointed an in-house agent for the insurance carrier, allowing the Company to write recreational vehicle and motor vehicle insurance policies for its customers. Customers can choose from packages that cover roadside assistance, emergency vacation expense, personal effects, vacation liability and replacement costs. Owners can also opt for "full- timers" coverage, a popular product for RVers who live year-round in their motorhome. As a "preferred provider" for the insurance carrier, Recreation USA will receive referrals from claims agents who will direct RV owners to a Recreation USA service center for repairs. Recreation USA customers will benefit from: * Simplified paperwork to schedule and complete repairs at one of eight Florida locations. * The use of certified technicians to perform all service and repairs. * Limited warranty coverage on the parts and labor. "Being able to sell insurance makes the process of buying a motorhome easier for our customers," Huneycutt said. "And being named a preferred service provider allows us to simplify the repair process. We look forward to building on the first stage of this program and expanding it to all the dealerships in the Recreation USA family." Recreation USA, the nation's only publicly traded chain of RV and boat dealerships, operates 14 dealership locations in California, Florida, New Mexico, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Recreation USA dealerships sell, service and finance more than 60 RV and 10 boat brands. The statements contained in this news release include certain predictions and projections that may be considered forward-looking statements under security laws. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially including, but not limited to, the performance of the recreational vehicle or boat industries, certain customers or affiliated companies, as well as other economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, markets, products, services and prices.