Innovative Insurance Programme Offered For School IPads

Online, August 5, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Burnett & Associates, the well-known insurance specialists for the educational market and part of the Citymain Group, have introduced an innovative new insurance policy for iPads and other tablet PCs. As their day-to-day use in everyday classroom settings becomes increasingly popular, this new insurance solution is ideal for both students and schools alike.

Thanks to their easy portability, iPads and other tablet PCs can be easily transported, passed around the classroom, and given their flexibility, can easily be connected to projectors and various other pieces of equipment. However, this means they can also be easily damaged, lost or stolen.

Burnett & Associates have developed a new, dedicated iPad and Tablet insurance policy programme that covers the pupil in both the classroom and at home, as well as in transit between the two. The solution includes coverage for up to five years that protects the device against theft, accidental damage, mechanical breakdown and product failure once the manufacturer's warranty has expired. Most importantly, this programme provides protection for schools, as these devices are not usually covered by a school's insurance policy. Finally, Burnett's employs a direct settlement of claims policy, meaning there is no negative impact on a school's cash flow.

"The educational sector clearly needs a specific insurance offering, carefully tailored to ensure the correct level of cover is offered to both students and schools," said Paul Kelsey, Managing Director of the Citymain Group. "We have been working with schools, suppliers and insurers to offer the most specialised insurance possible, as the use of iPads and other tablet PCs will surely continue to grow."

The product also covers students when they are living away from home and when living in student accommodation. Coverage is also offered on a worldwide basis for both personal purposes by the student and by their family. (Burnett & Associates only uses manufacturers' authorised repairers to ensure quality of service.) There are no excess payments required either making the offering even more attractive, which is offered directly by Burnett's or indirectly via participating I.T. companies operating in the educational sector.

Notes to the Editor

Burnett & Associates Ltd was founded in 1980 as an insurance brokerage specialising in computer maintenance insurance and laptop insurance , both of which the company pioneered. Part of the Citymain Group, Burnett & Associates is now one of the UK market leaders in the laptop and computer insurance sector and offers a full range of warranty, maintenance and associated insurances for computers, laptops and other electronic equipment.

With 26 years of experience, Citymain has established itself as one of the UK's leading independent providers and administrators of specialist insurance products. Citymain's core products include insurance products for mobile phones, laptops, handheld gadgets, brown and white goods as well as purchase protection and price promise. Citymain also provides non insurance services such as a Technical Support Helpline for today's complicated gadgets and Identity Theft protection and resolution. All of the above products can be sold on a stand alone basis or bundled with other services, such as credit cards and current accounts, to add further customer value. Citymain's head office and call centre is based in Ryde on the Isle of Wight. The Group also has a presence within the Lloyds Building in The City.

Citymain is part of the SPB Group. Created in 1965, the SPB Group ensures more than 8 million electronic devices in Europe. It is a worldwide leader in insurance products for banking and new technologies. It employs nearly 1,000 employees and posted a 2010 net income of €79.2m. The group is independent and is 92% owned by the Guian family. The company is present in Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, Great Britain, Italy, Portugal, Luxembourg, Poland, Romania, Switzerland and Tunisia.

 
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For further information please contact:

Neil Spanswick
Citymain
Email: neilspanswick@citymain.com
Tel: +44 (0)1 983 618 194
Mobile: +44 (0)7786 922 640

Erin Mullally
Hopscotch Europe In One
Email: emullally@hopscotch.eu
Tel: +44 (0)2 081 333 140