The collaboration brings Assurant’s suite of vehicle protection products to Ciocca Automotive’s customers, enhancing both new and used vehicle offerings with comprehensive coverage and added peace of mind.
In addition to offering Assurant Vehicle Care protection plans, the partnership extends into full-scale dealership development support. Assurant Dealer Services is providing in-dealership training, operational consulting, and compliance expertise to support Ciocca’s expanding footprint. The collaboration also includes guidance on building the organization’s wealth-building and participation model, aimed at driving long-term growth.
“Ciocca Automotive is a top-notch organization with a customer-centric, growth-focused company mindset,” said Joe Amendola, Vice President of Business Development & Strategy at Assurant Dealer Services. “We look forward to being Ciocca’s performance development partner, giving their customers peace-of-mind with industry-leading vehicle protection products.”
The impact of the partnership is already being felt at Ciocca dealerships. “We’re already seeing the positive effects of working with Assurant,” said Mark Harrold, CEO of Ciocca Automotive. “We appreciate Assurant’s consultative approach in helping us identify and establish the appropriate participation model aligned with our organizational needs; that will help fuel our growth plans.”
Christopher Sechrist, President of Ciocca Automotive, also highlighted the operational improvements resulting from the partnership. “We knew Assurant had some of the best protection products in the industry, and that was quickly confirmed when our PVR [Per Vehicle Retail] went up within the span of a few short months,” he said. “Beyond those products, we’re taking advantage of their in-dealership development expertise, getting critical compliance support, and improving training throughout our stores with the help of the Assurant team.”
The partnership underscores Assurant’s continued commitment to supporting automotive retailers with innovative products, operational expertise, and customized strategies that drive both customer satisfaction and business performance.
