GITNUXREPORT 2026

Extended Warranty Industry Statistics

Even in a year where the FTC received 25,000 extended warranty complaints and the average consumer claim denial rate sits at 35%, providers are still profiting and scaling a market projected to reach $45 billion in the U.S. by 2027. This page maps what regulators and lawsuits are responding to, from California’s 100% refund within 60 days of cancellation to rising class actions and the bait and switch pricing tactics that keep leaving buyers regretting purchases.

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FTC received 25,000 extended warranty complaints in 2022

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40% of complaints involve claim denials due to pre-existing conditions

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California requires 100% refund within 60 days of cancellation since 2020 law

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NAIC model act mandates minimum reserves at 40% of unearned premiums

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UK Financial Conduct Authority fined providers £10M for mis-selling in 2023

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15% complaint rate for roadside assistance inclusions

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EU Consumer Rights Directive caps warranty sales pressure tactics since 2011

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Florida's Lemon Aid program resolved 5,000 warranty disputes in 2022

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Class action lawsuits against providers rose 20% in 2023 to 50 cases

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Texas Dept of Insurance mandates disclosure of success rates

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CFPB reported 10,000 debt collection complaints tied to financed warranties

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Australia ASIC banned unsolicited warranty calls in 2022

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25% of BBB complaints unresolved, average rating 1.5/5 stars

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New York DFS requires provider licensing with $100k net worth minimum

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FTC's 2023 rule bans fake endorsements in warranty marketing

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Canada prohibited tying warranties to financing in 2021

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35% complaints from denial of wear-and-tear coverage

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Illinois AG settled $5M with provider for deceptive practices in 2023

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GDPR fines for data misuse in EU warranty claims €2M in 2022

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State AGs investigated 15 providers for robocalls in 2023

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India IRDAI caps commissions at 20% for warranty products

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18% complaints involve delayed reimbursements over 30 days

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Massachusetts Lemon Law covers extended warranties post-factory

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Brazil's PROCON handled 12,000 warranty complaints in 2023

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Provider insolvency rate regulated to <1% via bonding requirements

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22% of reviews cite "bait and switch" pricing tactics

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EU Unfair Commercial Practices Directive voids aggressive sales since 2005

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Pennsylvania Insurance Dept revoked 3 licenses in 2023 for violations

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42% of U.S. new car buyers purchased extended warranties in 2023

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Average U.S. consumer spends $1,200 on automotive extended warranties annually across households

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65% of consumers regret buying extended warranties post-purchase, per 2022 survey

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Women are 15% more likely than men to buy electronics extended warranties

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28% of millennials opt for extended warranties on appliances vs 19% boomers

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75% of consumers buy extended warranties at point-of-sale

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Average claim denial rate experienced by consumers is 35% for extended warranties

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52% of U.S. households have at least one active extended warranty contract

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Consumers aged 45-54 have highest extended warranty purchase rate at 38%

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60% of extended warranty buyers cite "peace of mind" as primary reason

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Only 12% of smartphone buyers under 30 purchase extended warranties

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Hispanic consumers in U.S. buy extended auto warranties at 32% rate vs 25% average

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70% of consumers unaware credit cards offer free extended warranty extensions

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Repeat purchase rate for extended warranties is 45% among auto owners

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55% of parents buy extended warranties on children's electronics

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Urban consumers 20% more likely to buy appliance warranties than rural

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40% of consumers cancel extended warranties within first year

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Low-income households (<$50k) purchase rate 18% vs 35% for >$100k

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68% of buyers influenced by salesperson recommendation

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Satisfaction rate with extended warranty claims: 62%

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25% of consumers buy warranties online vs 75% in-store

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Gen Z warranty purchase rate 15%, citing manufacturer coverage sufficiency

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50% of RV owners have extended warranties

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Consumers with college degrees 28% more likely to buy warranties

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35% regret due to high cost relative to repairs

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Automotive warranty buyers average age 47

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62% of consumers read fine print before purchase

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U.S. extended warranty industry gross written premiums totaled $41 billion in 2022

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Average profit margin for providers: 25-30% after claims and admin costs

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Automotive extended warranty loss ratio averaged 42% in 2023

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Top provider CarMax Warranty Services revenue $1.8B in FY2023

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Industry average commission to dealers: 50% of premium price

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Refund rates for canceled policies: 80% within 30 days, totaling $2B annually

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Asurion's 2023 revenue from device protection: $4.5 billion

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Expense ratio for admin costs: 18% of premiums industry-wide

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Average premium for 5-year/100k mile auto warranty: $2,800

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Investment income from reserves contributes 8% to provider profits

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OLED TV extended warranty average price $250 for 3 years

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Industry bad debt from non-payment: 2.5% of premiums

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Endurance Warranty EBITDA margin 22% in 2023

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Claims processing costs average $150 per claim

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Bulk reinsurance covers 40% of large providers' portfolios

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Average household spend on warranties $450/year, generating $15B consumer premiums

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Profit per auto warranty contract: $900 net after claims

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Electronics warranty average payout per claim $450

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Tax revenue from industry: $4.2B federal in 2022

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ROE for public warranty insurers averages 15%

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Cancellation fee revenue $500M annually industry-wide

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Appliance warranty premium average $180 for 5 years

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Reinsurance recovery rate 95% on catastrophic claims

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Dealer holdback on warranty sales: 10-15% of premium

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Digital sales reduce acquisition costs by 30%

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HVAC warranty average premium $350, payout $600 per claim

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Industry reserves held: $25 billion in 2023

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Marketing spend 12% of revenue

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Auto warranty finance charge add-on 5% APR average

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Net promoter score correlates to 5% revenue uplift

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Jewelry warranty premium $100 average, claims rare at 3%

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The U.S. extended warranty market was valued at $39.3 billion in 2022

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Global extended service contracts market size reached $121.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to $182.3 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 6.0%

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The automotive extended warranty segment accounted for 42% of the total U.S. market revenue in 2021

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Extended warranties in the consumer electronics sector generated $10.2 billion in premiums in the U.S. during 2022

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The extended warranty penetration rate in new car sales in the U.S. was 28% in 2023, up from 25% in 2020

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U.S. extended warranty industry annual growth rate averaged 4.5% from 2018 to 2023

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Appliance extended warranties represented 15% of the total market share in Europe in 2022, valued at €8.7 billion

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Projected CAGR for smartphone extended warranties globally is 7.2% from 2024 to 2029

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U.S. home appliance extended warranty market size was $6.8 billion in 2023

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The aftermarket extended warranty sector in India grew by 12% YoY in 2023 to INR 45 billion

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Extended warranty claims payout ratio in the U.S. averaged 45% of premiums collected from 2019-2023

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Global extended warranty for tires and wheels segment expected to reach $5.2 billion by 2028

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U.S. electronics extended warranty market penetration at point-of-sale is 22% for TVs over 50 inches

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The extended warranty market in Canada was valued at CAD 4.1 billion in 2022

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Latin America extended warranty market grew 9.5% in 2023, led by Brazil's auto sector

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U.S. luxury vehicle extended warranty uptake rate is 35% compared to 22% for economy cars in 2023

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Extended warranty for furniture market in U.S. hit $2.3 billion in 2023

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Asia-Pacific extended warranty market CAGR projected at 8.1% through 2030

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U.S. motorcycle extended warranty premiums totaled $1.1 billion in 2022

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Extended warranty for HVAC systems in U.S. residential market: $900 million annually

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UK extended warranty market size £3.2 billion in 2023

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Global jewelry extended warranty segment at $450 million in 2023

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U.S. extended warranty for laptops: 18% penetration rate in 2023

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Middle East extended warranty market growth 11% YoY in 2023

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U.S. RV extended warranty market $1.5 billion in 2023

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Extended warranty for wearables globally $300 million in 2023

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Australia extended warranty market AUD 2.1 billion in 2022

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U.S. power tools extended warranty $750 million in 2023

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Africa extended warranty market nascent at $200 million in 2023

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U.S. extended warranty overall market projected to $45 billion by 2027

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Top 5 providers control 60% of U.S. market share in 2023

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CarShield issued over 1.2 million contracts in 2022

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SquareTrade (Allstate) holds 18% market share in electronics warranties

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Endurance Warranty is the largest direct-to-consumer auto provider with $500M revenue

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45% of extended warranties sold through auto dealerships in U.S.

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Amazon's extended warranty program covers 10 million devices annually

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Fidelity Warranty Services partners with 4,000+ retailers

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Ola Financial Services dominates India's two-wheeler extended warranties with 40% share

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Best Buy's Geek Squad Protection Plans sold 5 million units in 2023

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Protect My Car has 500,000+ active policies in UK

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30% of sales via independent agents/brokers

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Upsell Inc. powers warranties for 2,500 furniture stores

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Lemonade Insurance entered extended warranties with 20% digital sales growth

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DealerTrack (Cox Automotive) facilitates 25% of dealership warranty sales

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Asurion services 300 million devices worldwide

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15% market share held by manufacturer-backed plans like ToyotaCare+

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CARCHEX underwrites for 1,000+ dealers

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Direct sales online grew to 22% of total in 2023

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Walmart Protection Plans sold via 4,700 stores

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Olive (UK) has 1.5 million policyholders

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35% of electronics warranties through retailers like Costco

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American Auto Shield claims administrator for 20% of VSC market

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Toco Warranty leads in HVAC with 500,000 contracts

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eBay's extended warranty program covers 5% of high-value sales

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Home Depot's protection plans for tools/appliances: 3 million annually

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Zurich Insurance global extended warranty portfolio $2B

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12% via call centers/telemarketing

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AUL Corp. (Assurant) automotive dominance 25% share

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Target Protection Plans via 1,900 stores

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Independent repair shop partnerships cover 10% of claims

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FTC received 25,000 extended warranty complaints in 2022, and the claims picture gets even sharper with a 35% consumer denial rate for extended warranties. At the same time, the U.S. market is still big enough to reach $41 billion in 2022 premiums, with top providers controlling 60% of market share in 2023. Let’s untangle why regulation, refund rules, and sales practices are producing results that vary so dramatically from state to state and product to product.

Key Takeaways

FTC received 25,000 extended warranty complaints in 2022
40% of complaints involve claim denials due to pre-existing conditions
California requires 100% refund within 60 days of cancellation since 2020 law
42% of U.S. new car buyers purchased extended warranties in 2023
Average U.S. consumer spends $1,200 on automotive extended warranties annually across households
65% of consumers regret buying extended warranties post-purchase, per 2022 survey
U.S. extended warranty industry gross written premiums totaled $41 billion in 2022
Average profit margin for providers: 25-30% after claims and admin costs
Automotive extended warranty loss ratio averaged 42% in 2023
The U.S. extended warranty market was valued at $39.3 billion in 2022
Global extended service contracts market size reached $121.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to $182.3 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 6.0%
The automotive extended warranty segment accounted for 42% of the total U.S. market revenue in 2021
Top 5 providers control 60% of U.S. market share in 2023
CarShield issued over 1.2 million contracts in 2022
SquareTrade (Allstate) holds 18% market share in electronics warranties

In 2022 to 2023, extended warranty complaints and claim denials rose, while regulators cracked down on mis-selling tactics.

Complaints & Regulations

1FTC received 25,000 extended warranty complaints in 2022

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240% of complaints involve claim denials due to pre-existing conditions

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3California requires 100% refund within 60 days of cancellation since 2020 law

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4NAIC model act mandates minimum reserves at 40% of unearned premiums

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5UK Financial Conduct Authority fined providers £10M for mis-selling in 2023

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615% complaint rate for roadside assistance inclusions

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7EU Consumer Rights Directive caps warranty sales pressure tactics since 2011

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8Florida's Lemon Aid program resolved 5,000 warranty disputes in 2022

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9Class action lawsuits against providers rose 20% in 2023 to 50 cases

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10Texas Dept of Insurance mandates disclosure of success rates

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11CFPB reported 10,000 debt collection complaints tied to financed warranties

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12Australia ASIC banned unsolicited warranty calls in 2022

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1325% of BBB complaints unresolved, average rating 1.5/5 stars

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14New York DFS requires provider licensing with $100k net worth minimum

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15FTC's 2023 rule bans fake endorsements in warranty marketing

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16Canada prohibited tying warranties to financing in 2021

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1735% complaints from denial of wear-and-tear coverage

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18Illinois AG settled $5M with provider for deceptive practices in 2023

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19GDPR fines for data misuse in EU warranty claims €2M in 2022

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20State AGs investigated 15 providers for robocalls in 2023

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21India IRDAI caps commissions at 20% for warranty products

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2218% complaints involve delayed reimbursements over 30 days

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23Massachusetts Lemon Law covers extended warranties post-factory

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24Brazil's PROCON handled 12,000 warranty complaints in 2023

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25Provider insolvency rate regulated to <1% via bonding requirements

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2622% of reviews cite "bait and switch" pricing tactics

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27EU Unfair Commercial Practices Directive voids aggressive sales since 2005

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28Pennsylvania Insurance Dept revoked 3 licenses in 2023 for violations

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Complaints & Regulations Interpretation

From California's swift refunds to hefty EU fines and a sea of frustrated complaints, it's clear the extended warranty industry is a regulatory minefield where consumer protection is often an uphill battle fought one denied claim at a time.

Consumer Behavior

142% of U.S. new car buyers purchased extended warranties in 2023

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2Average U.S. consumer spends $1,200 on automotive extended warranties annually across households

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365% of consumers regret buying extended warranties post-purchase, per 2022 survey

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4Women are 15% more likely than men to buy electronics extended warranties

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528% of millennials opt for extended warranties on appliances vs 19% boomers

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675% of consumers buy extended warranties at point-of-sale

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7Average claim denial rate experienced by consumers is 35% for extended warranties

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852% of U.S. households have at least one active extended warranty contract

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9Consumers aged 45-54 have highest extended warranty purchase rate at 38%

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1060% of extended warranty buyers cite "peace of mind" as primary reason

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11Only 12% of smartphone buyers under 30 purchase extended warranties

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12Hispanic consumers in U.S. buy extended auto warranties at 32% rate vs 25% average

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1370% of consumers unaware credit cards offer free extended warranty extensions

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14Repeat purchase rate for extended warranties is 45% among auto owners

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1555% of parents buy extended warranties on children's electronics

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16Urban consumers 20% more likely to buy appliance warranties than rural

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1740% of consumers cancel extended warranties within first year

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18Low-income households (<$50k) purchase rate 18% vs 35% for >$100k

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1968% of buyers influenced by salesperson recommendation

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20Satisfaction rate with extended warranty claims: 62%

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2125% of consumers buy warranties online vs 75% in-store

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22Gen Z warranty purchase rate 15%, citing manufacturer coverage sufficiency

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2350% of RV owners have extended warranties

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24Consumers with college degrees 28% more likely to buy warranties

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2535% regret due to high cost relative to repairs

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26Automotive warranty buyers average age 47

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2762% of consumers read fine print before purchase

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Consumer Behavior Interpretation

We're a nation spending billions for peace of mind on products we'll likely outlast, often swayed by a persuasive sales pitch, only to have a third of our claims denied, leaving us with a costly lesson in fine print many of us actually read.

Financial Performance

1U.S. extended warranty industry gross written premiums totaled $41 billion in 2022

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2Average profit margin for providers: 25-30% after claims and admin costs

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3Automotive extended warranty loss ratio averaged 42% in 2023

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4Top provider CarMax Warranty Services revenue $1.8B in FY2023

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5Industry average commission to dealers: 50% of premium price

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6Refund rates for canceled policies: 80% within 30 days, totaling $2B annually

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7Asurion's 2023 revenue from device protection: $4.5 billion

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8Expense ratio for admin costs: 18% of premiums industry-wide

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9Average premium for 5-year/100k mile auto warranty: $2,800

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10Investment income from reserves contributes 8% to provider profits

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11OLED TV extended warranty average price $250 for 3 years

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12Industry bad debt from non-payment: 2.5% of premiums

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13Endurance Warranty EBITDA margin 22% in 2023

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14Claims processing costs average $150 per claim

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15Bulk reinsurance covers 40% of large providers' portfolios

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16Average household spend on warranties $450/year, generating $15B consumer premiums

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17Profit per auto warranty contract: $900 net after claims

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18Electronics warranty average payout per claim $450

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19Tax revenue from industry: $4.2B federal in 2022

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20ROE for public warranty insurers averages 15%

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21Cancellation fee revenue $500M annually industry-wide

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22Appliance warranty premium average $180 for 5 years

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23Reinsurance recovery rate 95% on catastrophic claims

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24Dealer holdback on warranty sales: 10-15% of premium

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25Digital sales reduce acquisition costs by 30%

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26HVAC warranty average premium $350, payout $600 per claim

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27Industry reserves held: $25 billion in 2023

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28Marketing spend 12% of revenue

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29Auto warranty finance charge add-on 5% APR average

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30Net promoter score correlates to 5% revenue uplift

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31Jewelry warranty premium $100 average, claims rare at 3%

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Financial Performance Interpretation

Behind the glossy promise of 'peace of mind' lies an astonishingly efficient profit machine, where the real insurance is on the provider's bottom line, not your broken gadget.

Market Size & Growth

1The U.S. extended warranty market was valued at $39.3 billion in 2022

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2Global extended service contracts market size reached $121.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to $182.3 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 6.0%

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3The automotive extended warranty segment accounted for 42% of the total U.S. market revenue in 2021

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4Extended warranties in the consumer electronics sector generated $10.2 billion in premiums in the U.S. during 2022

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5The extended warranty penetration rate in new car sales in the U.S. was 28% in 2023, up from 25% in 2020

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6U.S. extended warranty industry annual growth rate averaged 4.5% from 2018 to 2023

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7Appliance extended warranties represented 15% of the total market share in Europe in 2022, valued at €8.7 billion

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8Projected CAGR for smartphone extended warranties globally is 7.2% from 2024 to 2029

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9U.S. home appliance extended warranty market size was $6.8 billion in 2023

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10The aftermarket extended warranty sector in India grew by 12% YoY in 2023 to INR 45 billion

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11Extended warranty claims payout ratio in the U.S. averaged 45% of premiums collected from 2019-2023

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12Global extended warranty for tires and wheels segment expected to reach $5.2 billion by 2028

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13U.S. electronics extended warranty market penetration at point-of-sale is 22% for TVs over 50 inches

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14The extended warranty market in Canada was valued at CAD 4.1 billion in 2022

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15Latin America extended warranty market grew 9.5% in 2023, led by Brazil's auto sector

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16U.S. luxury vehicle extended warranty uptake rate is 35% compared to 22% for economy cars in 2023

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17Extended warranty for furniture market in U.S. hit $2.3 billion in 2023

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18Asia-Pacific extended warranty market CAGR projected at 8.1% through 2030

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19U.S. motorcycle extended warranty premiums totaled $1.1 billion in 2022

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20Extended warranty for HVAC systems in U.S. residential market: $900 million annually

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21UK extended warranty market size £3.2 billion in 2023

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22Global jewelry extended warranty segment at $450 million in 2023

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23U.S. extended warranty for laptops: 18% penetration rate in 2023

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24Middle East extended warranty market growth 11% YoY in 2023

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25U.S. RV extended warranty market $1.5 billion in 2023

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26Extended warranty for wearables globally $300 million in 2023

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27Australia extended warranty market AUD 2.1 billion in 2022

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28U.S. power tools extended warranty $750 million in 2023

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29Africa extended warranty market nascent at $200 million in 2023

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30U.S. extended warranty overall market projected to $45 billion by 2027

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Market Size & Growth Interpretation

The numbers paint a picture of a global industry thriving on our collective anxiety that everything we own, from our cars to our couches, seems engineered to expire just after the standard warranty does.

Providers & Sales Channels

1Top 5 providers control 60% of U.S. market share in 2023

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2CarShield issued over 1.2 million contracts in 2022

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3SquareTrade (Allstate) holds 18% market share in electronics warranties

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4Endurance Warranty is the largest direct-to-consumer auto provider with $500M revenue

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545% of extended warranties sold through auto dealerships in U.S.

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6Amazon's extended warranty program covers 10 million devices annually

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7Fidelity Warranty Services partners with 4,000+ retailers

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8Ola Financial Services dominates India's two-wheeler extended warranties with 40% share

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9Best Buy's Geek Squad Protection Plans sold 5 million units in 2023

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10Protect My Car has 500,000+ active policies in UK

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1130% of sales via independent agents/brokers

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12Upsell Inc. powers warranties for 2,500 furniture stores

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13Lemonade Insurance entered extended warranties with 20% digital sales growth

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14DealerTrack (Cox Automotive) facilitates 25% of dealership warranty sales

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15Asurion services 300 million devices worldwide

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1615% market share held by manufacturer-backed plans like ToyotaCare+

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17CARCHEX underwrites for 1,000+ dealers

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18Direct sales online grew to 22% of total in 2023

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19Walmart Protection Plans sold via 4,700 stores

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20Olive (UK) has 1.5 million policyholders

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2135% of electronics warranties through retailers like Costco

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22American Auto Shield claims administrator for 20% of VSC market

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23Toco Warranty leads in HVAC with 500,000 contracts

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24eBay's extended warranty program covers 5% of high-value sales

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25Home Depot's protection plans for tools/appliances: 3 million annually

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26Zurich Insurance global extended warranty portfolio $2B

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2712% via call centers/telemarketing

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28AUL Corp. (Assurant) automotive dominance 25% share

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29Target Protection Plans via 1,900 stores

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30Independent repair shop partnerships cover 10% of claims

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Providers & Sales Channels Interpretation

While a handful of giants like CarShield and Allstate fiercely guard their turf, the extended warranty kingdom is a sprawling, fragmented realm where everyone from your car dealer and Best Buy to your furniture store and even your insurer is vying for a piece of the peace-of-mind pie.

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latinamericareports.com
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EDMUNDS
edmunds.com
edmunds.com
Reference 17
FURNITURETODAY
furnituretoday.com
furnituretoday.com
Reference 18
PRNEWSWIRE
prnewswire.com
prnewswire.com
Reference 19
MIC
mic.org
mic.org
Reference 20
AHRINET
ahrinet.org
ahrinet.org
Reference 21
WHICH
which.co.uk
which.co.uk
Reference 22
GIA
gia.edu
gia.edu
Reference 23
PCMAG
pcmag.com
pcmag.com
Reference 24
ARABNEWS
arabnews.com
arabnews.com
Reference 25
RVIA
rvia.org
rvia.org

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IDC
idc.com
idc.com
Reference 27
CHOICE
choice.com.au
choice.com.au
Reference 28
AFDB
afdb.org
afdb.org
Reference 29
BUSINESSWIRE
businesswire.com
businesswire.com
Reference 30
NERDWALLET
nerdwallet.com
nerdwallet.com
Reference 31
FTC
ftc.gov
ftc.gov
Reference 32
PEWRESEARCH
pewresearch.org
pewresearch.org
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BANKRATE
bankrate.com
bankrate.com
Reference 34
JDPOWER
jdpower.com
jdpower.com
Reference 35
BBB
bbb.org
bbb.org
Reference 36
AARP
aarp.org
aarp.org
Reference 37
CONSUMERFED
consumerfed.org
consumerfed.org
Reference 38
COUNTERPOINTRESEARCH
counterpointresearch.com
counterpointresearch.com
Reference 39
PARENTS
parents.com
parents.com
Reference 40
CENSUS
census.gov
census.gov
Reference 41
CONSUMERAFFAIRS
consumeraffairs.com
consumeraffairs.com
Reference 42
FEDERALRESERVE
federalreserve.gov
federalreserve.gov
Reference 43
TRUSTPILOT
trustpilot.com
trustpilot.com
Reference 44
EMARKETER
emarketer.com
emarketer.com
Reference 45
DELOITTE
deloitte.com
deloitte.com
Reference 46
BLS
bls.gov
bls.gov
Reference 47
KBB
kbb.com
kbb.com
Reference 48
CARSHIELD
carshield.com
carshield.com
Reference 49
SQUARETRADE
squaretrade.com
squaretrade.com
Reference 50
ENDURANCEWARRANTY
endurancewarranty.com
endurancewarranty.com
Reference 51
NIADA
niada.com
niada.com
Reference 52
ABOUTAMAZON
aboutamazon.com
aboutamazon.com
Reference 53
FIDELITYWARRANTYSERVICES
fidelitywarrantyservices.com
fidelitywarrantyservices.com
Reference 54
OLAFINANCE
olafinance.com
olafinance.com
Reference 55
BESTBUY
bestbuy.com
bestbuy.com
Reference 56
PROTECTMYCAR
protectmycar.com
protectmycar.com
Reference 57
INSURANCEJOURNAL
insurancejournal.com
insurancejournal.com
Reference 58
UPSELLINC
upsellinc.com
upsellinc.com
Reference 59
LEMONADE
lemonade.com
lemonade.com
Reference 60
COXAUTOINC
coxautoinc.com
coxautoinc.com
Reference 61
ASURION
asurion.com
asurion.com
Reference 62
TOYOTA
toyota.com
toyota.com
Reference 63
CARCHEX
carchex.com
carchex.com
Reference 64
INSURTECHINSIGHTS
insurtechinsights.com
insurtechinsights.com
Reference 65
WALMART
walmart.com
walmart.com
Reference 66
OLIVE
olive.uk
olive.uk
Reference 67
COSTCO
costco.com
costco.com
Reference 68
AASDIRECT
aasdirect.com
aasdirect.com
Reference 69
TOCOWARRANTY
tocowarranty.com
tocowarranty.com
Reference 70
EBAYINC
ebayinc.com
ebayinc.com
Reference 71
HOMEDEPOT
homedepot.com
homedepot.com
Reference 72
ZURICH
zurich.com
zurich.com
Reference 73
CALLCENTREHELPER
callcentrehelper.com
callcentrehelper.com
Reference 74
AULCORP
aulcorp.com
aulcorp.com
Reference 75
TARGET
target.com
target.com
Reference 76
AUTOCARE
autocare.org
autocare.org
Reference 77
SOFI
sofi.org
sofi.org
Reference 78
INSURANCEBUSINESSMAG
insurancebusinessmag.com
insurancebusinessmag.com
Reference 79
INVESTOR
investor.carmax.com
investor.carmax.com
Reference 80
AUTODEALERTODAYMAGAZINE
autodealertodaymagazine.com
autodealertodaymagazine.com
Reference 81
SWISSRE
swissre.com
swissre.com
Reference 82
CARANDDRIVER
caranddriver.com
caranddriver.com
Reference 83
ACTUARY
actuary.org
actuary.org
Reference 84
RTINGS
rtings.com
rtings.com
Reference 85
CREDITINDUSTRY
creditindustry.com
creditindustry.com
Reference 86
ZOOMINFO
zoominfo.com
zoominfo.com
Reference 87
PROPERTYCASUALTY360
propertycasualty360.com
propertycasualty360.com
Reference 88
ARTEMIS
artemis.bm
artemis.bm
Reference 89
AUTOREMARKETING
autoremarketing.com
autoremarketing.com
Reference 90
IRS
irs.gov
irs.gov
Reference 91
SPGLOBAL
spglobal.com
spglobal.com
Reference 92
CONSUMERSUNION
consumersunion.org
consumersunion.org
Reference 93
SEARSHOMESERVICES
searshomeservices.com
searshomeservices.com
Reference 94
MUNICHRE
munichre.com
munichre.com
Reference 95
MCKINSEY
mckinsey.com
mckinsey.com
Reference 96
ENERGY
energy.gov
energy.gov
Reference 97
ADAGE
adage.com
adage.com
Reference 98
CONSUMERFINANCE
consumerfinance.gov
consumerfinance.gov
Reference 99
QUALTRICS
qualtrics.com
qualtrics.com
Reference 100
JEWELERS
jewelers.org
jewelers.org