Vero Announces Purchase Of Insurance Business Of Autosure Group Holdings
Insurance company of the year, Vero, has entered into an agreement to acquire the motor vehicle and consumer goods
warranty and credit insurance business of AutoSure Group Holdings Limited (AutoSure).
AutoSure is a well established New Zealand company and the largest provider of warranty and credit insurance products to
the New Zealand motor industry. Vero is purchasing the future business of AutoSure and does not include its current
portfolio of insurance policies.
Due to the high recognition and popularity of the AutoSure brand in the New Zealand market, Vero will continue to run
the operation as a stand-alone business under the AutoSure brand. The purchase has been approved by Vero’s parent group,
Promina, and is expected to be completed on 27 August 2004.
Commenting on the sale, AutoSure Managing Director, John Copson, said "We see this as an exciting opportunity to provide
AutoSure with additional product lines and immense resources to further enhance its position in the markets it serves.”
Vero Chief Executive Roger Bell says AutoSure is a well established and highly respected brand. “The purchase fits well
with Promina’s business model aims of owning separate but complementary specialist businesses. The AutoSure brand sits
well with the Vero operation in that it is a quality provider, focusing on service, innovation and excellence.”
Mr Bell says Vero has a proven track record of successfully making acquisitions that fit the company’s business model.
“Most recently Vero entered into a joint venture with leading travel insurer, Comprehensive Travel.”