Closed deal

Insurance4CarHire sold to Towergate

21.01.2008

ICON has advised the shareholders of Insurance 4 Car Hire on its sale to Towergate.

Insurance 4 Car Hire (I4CH) is an internet based insurance agency providing specialist insurance products for the car rental market. Founded 5 years ago by Larry Ursich, I4CH provides customers with a number of products designed to insure against the high excess that can be charged by car rental companies when hiring a vehicle. The company offers products that include cover for damage to windows, tyres, roof and the undercarriage of the vehicle, which tend to be general exclusions of car rental agreements.

“We were very impressed with ICON, their corporate finance tactics added significantly to the value of the deal.”

Larry Ursich

MD

In a statement Towergate said: “The acquisition of I4CH provides Towergate access to a successful internet based business where all sales and fulfilment are carried out online. This will help Towergate strengthen its online capabilities and build its expertise further in the distribution of consumer products online.”

“This is a business with a great track record and significant growth potential. It’s yet another great signing for Towergate which will help strengthen our online capabilities and product offering to customers.”

Peter Cullum

Executive Chairman of Towergate

Specifications

Name
Insurance4CarHire.com
Date
2008
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Key people
N/A
Sectors
Deal type
ICON team