SquareTrade Wins Company of the Year Award; CEO Steve Abernethy Wins Maverick of the Year in Consumer Services

Stevie(R) Awards Honor SquareTrade for Excellence in Leadership, Growth and Customer Satisfaction


SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Jul 23, 2013) - SquareTrade®, the #1-rated protection plan trusted by millions of happy customers, today announced it won two Stevie awards for Company of the Year and Maverick of the Year in Consumer Services. The recognition reflects SquareTrade's rapid growth, innovation, extraordinary customer satisfaction and growing adoption by millions of people worldwide.

"With no scripts, no quotas and no inquisitions, we are changing the way people think about customer service -- and we're delighted that it's having such an impact," said Steve Abernethy, president and CEO of SquareTrade. "We combine innovative technology with skilled, empathetic agents to deliver an excellent customer experience every time -- regardless of how customers choose to interact with us."

Nicknamed the Stevie® for the Greek word "crowned," the awards were presented to honorees during an awards gala in Chicago on Monday, June 17. SquareTrade previously won the Stevie award for Innovation earlier this year, two Stevie awards in 2012 for excellence in customer service and the People's Choice award and in 2011 for sales and customer service.

About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.

About SquareTrade

SquareTrade is the #1 rated protection plan trusted by millions of happy customers for its fast and exceptional service. SquareTrade protects mobile devices, laptops and tablets, and other consumer electronics and appliances from malfunctions, accidental damage and life's frequent mishaps. Unlike old-fashioned warranties, SquareTrade is designed for today's consumer and uses innovative technology to deliver a zero hassle claims process. SquareTrade has more than 200,000 fans on Facebook, consistently wins industry awards and receives thousands of 5-star reviews for its customer service. Top retailers around the world offer SquareTrade, achieving a 200% increase in sales on average and happier customers. SquareTrade's rapid transformation of the warranty industry attracted one of the largest private capital raises in 2012, with a $238 million round led by Bain Capital and Bain Capital Ventures. Headquartered in San Francisco and London, SquareTrade is privately held. For more information, go to www.squaretrade.com.

SquareTrade is a registered trademark of SquareTrade, Inc.

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