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Old Republic Home Protection- Change of Coverage Alert

Shelley Carson (Old Republic Home Protection) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:55:59 -0500

Old Republic Home Protection is now providing a recently enhanced Home Warranty Plan in Oklahoma and Missouri.

Old Republic Home Protection truly offers the most comprehensive coverage in the industry! Not only have we enhanced our Standard Plan coverage, we have added several new Optional Coverage Choices – including the Silver and Gold Upgrades. These enhancements provide increased client satisfaction by reducing the potential for denials on items not covered by most Plans.

Our Enhanced Standard Plan includes coverage for:

Unknown Pre-existing Conditions
13 SEER Upgrades
Drain Line Stoppages
Washer/Dryer/Kitchen Refrigerator
Ceiling Fans
Garage Door Opener
Water Heater Sediment
Failure due to Rust and Corrosion
Improperly Installed/Mismatched HVAC Systems
Failure due to Lack of Maintenance

Of course, all of our original Options are still available, including: Swimming Pool/Spa, Limited Roof Leak Repair, etc. And we’ve now made available Built-in Wine Cooler, Freestanding Icemaker, Wet Bar Refrigerator and Extended Pipe Leak Coverage! If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to give me a call at 1-800-445-6999 x1435. I am very excited about this new coverage, and I know you and your clients will be, too!

Getting Widgetized

Shelley Carson (Old Republic Home Protection) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:11:17 -0500

RISMEDIA, April 1, 2008-Old Republic Home Protection (ORHP), a provider in the Home Warranty industry, has announced an exclusive Home Warranty partnership with TheListingWidget.com. According to the company, TheListingWidget.com is an innovative marketing tool for real estate professionals, designed to assist them in getting more listings through the use of address-specific websites, and creating powerful referral sources from their clients.

Jim Charlesworth, manager of sales and marketing development at ORHP, said, “We’re excited about this partnership because it furthers our commitment to be a solid e-commerce resource for our customers, the real estate professionals who use Old Republic Home Protection warranty products. The ListingWidget.com is an easy-to-use resource which gives our customers a distinct advantage in the marketplace.”

National Association of Realtors studies show that almost 77% of all home buyers begin their search on the Internet, looking for both properties and an agent to represent them. By partnering with a local Old Republic Home Protection Account Executive, the company says that real estate agents can receive a discount on high-visibility, address-specific websites for their listings - websites that are specifically designed to be retrieved by Internet search engines. This tool raises the marketing level of their listings above the noise, clutter and expense of traditional advertising, and allows the agents to market directly to today’s Internet-savvy searchers.

“Not only will our customers be able to purchase discounted address-specific websites for their listings, but they can also expand the marketing of their listings by using other listing tools that TheListingWidget.com offers, such as Broker-to-Broker eFlyers, the Agent Feedback System on listing price, and Unlimited Virtual Tours,” stated Charlesworth. “And TheListingWidget.com also translates into nine languages at no additional cost. I know our customers are going to be as excited about the tremendous potential of this partnership as we are”

For more information, visit http://www.thelistingwidget.com and www.orhp.com.

Old Republic Home Protection offers help for U.A Durr Plan Holders

Shelley Carson (Old Republic Home Protection) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:27:30 -0500

San Ramon, CA, March 29, 2008 --(PR.com)-- When Old Republic Home Protection, a leading provider in the home warranty industry, heard that U.A. Durr Home Warranty of Metairie, LA, had suspended operations, and that their Plan Holders might lose their valuable protection, ORHP donned its “Superhero” suit and came to the rescue. ORHP developed the following creative solutions that allow U.A. Durr Plan Holders and/or Real Estate Agents and their clients to maintain the valuable benefits that home warranty protection provides.

1. Any open listings and homes in contract to U.A. Durr can easily be updated to Old Republic Home Protection, with comprehensive coverage for both the Home Seller and Buyer. Call 1-800-445-6999 or visit www.orhp.com for more information or to order.

The following limited-time options are also available to U.A. Durr Plan Holders through April 30, 2008.

2. Any paid Plans currently in force with U.A. Durr will be offered the opportunity to obtain coverage from Old Republic Home Protection on a special pro-rated basis.

3. Plan Holders may also obtain one full year of coverage (or renew their current Plan) with Old Republic Home Protection, if desired. Convenient Plan payment options will be made available for these Plan Holders. Call 1-800-579-4559 for details.

By stepping in to assist these Plan holders, Old Republic Home Protection is truly putting their “We’re People Helping People” philosophy into action.

About Old Republic Home Protection

Their Product
A home warranty is a one-year service contract that repairs/replaces a home’s major systems or appliances that fail due to normal use during the term of the contract. Their Standard Plan offers coverage on plumbing, heating and electrical systems as well as appliances including oven/range, water heater, dishwasher, garbage disposal, trash compactor and specialty items such as built-in bathtub whirlpool, and central vacuum systems. Optional coverage is also available, which varies by state. Please see your state-specific Plan for details of coverage

Their History
Old Republic Home Protection has been a leader in the Home Warranty Industry since 1978, and is currently the third largest home warranty company nationwide, conducting business in 27 states coast to coast. ORHP is a member of the Old Republic International Group of Companies (ORI), one of the nation's 50 largest publicly held diversified financial services institutions. Headquartered in Chicago, ORI's business is concentrated in commercial insurance lines, diversified across four major industry segments: general, mortgage, title and life.

Their Service
At Old Republic Home Protection, they don't want to be just a "one-year warranty company" to their clients - they want to be their warranty company for a lifetime. They know the only way to earn that type of loyalty is by providing great customer service experiences. They strive each day to provide just that by offering fast, friendly and efficient service that keeps their clients coming back year after year. They are available to accept service requests 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For more information regarding Old Republic Home Protection, visit www.orhp.com.

Contact: Lorna Mello
Old Republic Home Protection (ORHP)
VP, Sales and Marketing
Ph: 800-282-7131 Ext. 1123
Email: LornaM@orhp.com