To provide underwriting and compliance services for Ear Service Corporation's loss, damage and repair programs for the hearing aid industry

Virginia Surety Company, a unit of The Warranty Group, has formed an agreement to provide underwriting and compliance services for Ear Service Corporation’s (ESCO) loss, damage and repair programs for the hearing aid industry. The program will be available through over 5,000 hearing health care providers.

Mike Frosch, president and COO of North American Consumer Products, The Warranty Group, said: "Virginia Surety is pleased to partner with ESCO, the industry leading hearing aid administrator. We support the strategy of bringing together hearing health care providers and patients with this full-service program.”

John Ditzler, a partner in ESCO, said: "ESCO provides the industry’s broadest and most comprehensive coverage options to patients. The extensive reach and knowledge of Virginia Surety will help us grow to meet the needs of our expanding patient base. Together we will be able to provide innovative options for hearing health practitioners and their patients.”

The Warranty Group is a provider of extended service plans and related benefits providing underwriting, claims administration, compliance and marketing expertise.