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SCIC in the News - 2011

December 19, 2011
Minneapolis Star Tribune

March 18, 2011
The Philadelphia Inquirer

January 28, 2011
The Chicago Tribune

SCIC in the News - 2010

September 16, 2010
The Washington Times

August 3, 2010
Century 21 Newsletter

July 21, 2010
WGMT-TV

July 10, 2010
The Detroit Examiner

July 9, 2010
Bankrate.com

June 17, 2010
The Reality Times

April 27, 2010
The Garner (North Carolina) Citizen

April 19, 2010
WISH-TV (Indianapolis, IN)

SCIC in the News - 2009

The Washington Post
Bloomberg.com
USA Today
Automotive News

SCIC in the News - 2008

FOX Business News talks with SCIC Executive Director Tim Meenan about the value of automobile service contracts.
TMCnet.com
MarketWatch.com
Newsday.com
CNBC.com
Los Angeles Times
The Houston Chronicle
SCIC featured on Fox Business News (video)
USA Today MSNBC
Motor Age

SCIC in the News - 2007

Warranty Week
NBC6News
Home Warranty - Who Needs One? (from tallahassee.com)
WFAA TV 8, Dallas
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Houston Chronicle
AOL Money News
Los Angeles Times
Dallas Morning News
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NEWS RELEASES

November 19, 2011
Extended Warranties: Are They Worth It?

July 8, 2011
Consumer Tips from the Service Contract Industry Council for Buying Extended Warranties

July 7, 2011
New Law Addresses Auto Extended Warranty Scams

May 4, 2011
Electronic Purchases for Moms Increasing

March 30, 2011
Home Warranties Protect Homeowners During Extreme Weather; Attract Buyers in Competitive R.E. Market

March 23, 2011
Extended Warranty Sales Keep Pace with Increased Auto Sales

November 19, 2010
Popularity of Extended Warranties a Testament to their Value, Benefits

June 22, 2010
Service Contract Industry Council Amends Model Act to Fight Deceptive Marketing of Automotive Extended Warranties

June 17, 2010
Sales of Home Warranties Increase

April 21, 2010
Federal Appliance Rebate Combined with Extended Warranty has Consumers Seeing Green this Earth Day

November 24, 2009
SCIC Responds to Consumer Reports

November 12, 2009
Sales of Service Contracts and Extended Warranties Strong Despite Economy

August 14, 2009
SCIC Issues Consumer Tips for Purchasing Back-to-School Electronics

July 3, 2009
SCIC Issues Tips for Buying Automobile Service Contracts and Avoiding Scams

June 1, 2009
Extended Service Contracts on GM Vehicles Still Viable Despite GM Bankruptcy Filing

May 20, 2009
Extended Warranty Coverage Not Impacted by Dealership Closings According to the Service Contract Industry Council

April 17, 2009
First-Time Home Buyers and Existing Homeowners Strive for Long-Term Investment

February 27, 2009
Consumers Should Protect Home-Entertainment Purchases Made in Anticipation of New June Digital TV Deadline

February 13, 2009
Extended Warranties from Bankrupt Auto Dealerships Remain Viable

November 24, 2008
Consumers are Protected when Purchasing Service Contracts

July 17, 2008
Consumers Urged to Protect “Back-to-School” Mobile Electronic Purchases

April 28, 2008
SCIC Urges Consumers to Protect Tax Rebate Technology Purchases

April 17, 2008
Increase Seen in Home Service Contract Sales

March 17, 2008
SCIC Responds to CR Survey on Auto Warranties

January 29, 2008
Consumers Look to Safeguard Motor Vehicle Purchases

November 15, 2007
Over 100 Million Service Contracts Sold Annually Remain a Popular Choice for Holiday Shoppers

September 26, 2007
Home Service Contracts Attract Buyers in a Competitive Real Estate Market

September 11, 2007
Service Contracts for Consumer Products Offer Proven Protection, Value and Convenience As Manufacturers' Warranties Shrink

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