News, Press and Awards
December 7, 2021
EnduranceVentaja™ Recognized as “New Product of the Year” by 2021 BIG Awards for Business
Endurance received the “New Product of the Year” award by the 2021 BIG Awards for Business – for our revolutionary EnduranceVentaja vehicle protection plan. Presented by the Business Intelligence Group (BIG), the BIG Awards for Business have been held annually since 2013 and are judged by a global panel of business veterans and leaders. Awards are given to the companies, products, and individuals who have excelled in their respective industries throughout the year. Click here to learn more.
November 3, 2021
Endurance Named 2021 “Automotive Communication Award” Winner
Endurance was honored with the 2021 Automotive Communication Award by the Auto Care Association y Women in Auto Care Community. The Communication Award recognizes companies that provide automotive information through outstanding advertising, marketing, and public relations efforts throughout the past year. An article titled “What Does it Mean for a Mechanic to Be ASE Certified?” by auto expert Nikki Ayers and subsequent social media campaign was chosen as a winning entry. As an ASE Certified technician, Nikki Ayers provided first-hand insight to help readers understand the various National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications and why choosing a certified mechanic for repairs is important.
July 7, 2021
Endurance Ranks on Selling Power’s “50 Best Companies to Sell For” in 2021
Endurance was recognized for a third year as one of the “50 Best Companies to Sell For” by Selling Power. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Endurance and many other companies were forced to pivot and adjust to remote selling. With this challenge, our organization used it as a learning experience to better our sales professionals and our business. Click here to learn more.
July 1, 2021
Endurance Ranks #23 on Crain’s Chicago “Fast 50” List for 2021
Endurance is honored to be named as one of the fastest-growing companies in Chicagoland. To rank on the “Fast 50” list, an organization must demonstrate substantial growth and gains stretching five years or longer. Endurance has ranked on the Crain’s “Fast 50” list multiple times since 2016 and is once again the only vehicle contract provider to be featured. Click here to read more.
February 9, 2021
Endurance Teams Up with Real Mechanics to Empower Confidence in America’s Drivers
Endurance has joined forces with America’s hometown mechanics to elevate their authority and expand trust in breakdown protection. As a leader in vehicle service contracts that extend drivers’ mechanical coverage once the manufacturer’s warranty runs out, Endurance was founded with a commitment to service, transparency, and accountability in the auto protection industry. The bold campaign aims to elevate the automotive technician trade and enhance the reputation of knowledgeable, certified mechanics and shop owners. Learn more: bit.ly/3rZHo4y
January 29, 2021
Endurance’s Customer Service Team Wins Silver Stevie® Award in 2021 Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service
With over 750,000 vehicles covered across the nation, customer service continues to stay at the forefront of our business to ensure drivers feel empowered at every step of the process. Providing industry-leading auto protection is just one part of what we do. Our Customer Service department operates with integrity to deliver on our promise of providing peace of mind through reliable auto protection.
January 12, 2021
Endurance Places #31 on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2021
Endurance vehicle protection has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award in the U.S. small and medium company category, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2021. The Employees’ Choice Award, now in its 13th year, is based solely on the input of employees, who elect to provide anonymous feedback by completing a company review about their job, work environment, and employer on Glassdoor, the worldwide leader on insights about jobs and companies. Learn more: bit.ly/3i80i5L
January 6, 2021
Endurance Introduces All-New Breakdown Protection Plan with Maintenance
Endurance is excited to announce the launch of their newest protection plan—EnduranceVentaja™. A revolutionary vehicle protection plan, EnduranceVentaja includes comprehensive breakdown coverage, plus routine maintenance and unrivaled eligibility. The plan covers drivers up to $3,500 in maintenance, including oil and filter changes, brake pad and wiper replacements, and more. Plus, EnduranceVentaja is unrivaled in benefits and eligibility. EnduranceVentaja has something for everyone—from rideshare drivers to vehicles with lift kits. Learn more: bit.ly/2XmDAgl
December 17, 2020
9 Out of 10 Women Recommend Endurance for Breakdown Protection
Women make 70% to 80% of consumer purchase decisions today, and decisions on breakdown protection are no different. We’re proud to empower women across the nation to drive with confidence every day and proud that our work has earned us a 2021 Women’s Choice Award, with 9 out of 10 women recommending Endurance for breakdown protection. When your manufacturer’s warranty expires, Endurance has coverage you can trust. Learn more: bit.ly/2IRsTyS
December 1, 2020
Endurance Breakdown Protection Recognized for Excellence with Top Industry Awards
During a challenging year, Endurance perseveres, earning global and national accolades from multiple reputable industry parties to wrap up 2020. From successfully expanding their Endurance Elite Membership with added benefits for drivers, to implementing cloud-based technology to adapt to work-from-home needs, Endurance is proud to work as a diverse team to serve their customers and is equally proud of the recognition they’ve received as a result of these efforts. “We set out to build a company that people can trust and depend on. These awards are a true testament to our talented employees who make it all possible through teamwork and dedication,” said Paul Chernawsky, CEO and co-founder of Endurance Breakdown Protection. Learn more on how Endurance has continued to deepen their commitment to customers and employees amidst unprecedented economic conditions: bit.ly/39vZQM5
November 6, 2020
Amidst Stay-at-Home Orders, Americans Are Driving 50% Less Due to COVID-19
According to a recent Endurance Warranty survey, 9 out of 10 Americans are using their cars 50% less than they were before the outbreak of the pandemic. Vehicles across the country are sitting idle for longer periods of time, leaving owners and drivers vulnerable to unexpected and costly breakdowns. Click here for the official press release on how COVID-19 has changed America’s driving habits and how to protect your vehicle from potential breakdowns due to lack of use.
October 20, 2020
Endurance’s CEO and Co-Founder Recognized as Top 20 Pioneering CEOs by MyTechMag
In 2006, Paul Chernawsky saw an opportunity to create a better experience for customers looking to protect their vehicles from breakdowns and co-founded Endurance Warranty Services. A company focused on comprehensive and customer-centric auto protection. Nearly two decades later, Paul continues to lead the company as CEO, leveraging technology to deliver great products and best-in-class customer service. Learn more about how Endurance leverages tech to deliver best-in-class customer service and auto protection products, and how this earned Endurance CEO and co-founder a spot on My Tech Mag’s Top 20 Pioneering CEOs list: bit.ly/34JhZ6C
August 11, 2020
Endurance Ranks No. 1850 on the 2020 Inc. 5000 With Three-Year Sales Growth of 229%
Inc. magazine ranked Endurance NO. 1850 on its 39th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. Click here for the official list.
August 1, 2020
Endurance was named a Gold Award winner at the 2020 Stevie Awards for Great Employers
The company was selected for the second year in a row due to the “impressive set of employee benefits and activities, particularly given the size of the enterprise.” Endurance thanks to The Stevies for this prestigious nomination.
July 8, 2020
Endurance is nominated in the Selling Power “50 Best Companies to Sell For” List in 2020
Endurance is honored to announce that it has been recognized by Selling Power for the second time, identifying and ranking as one of the best companies to sell for in the United States. Our employees’ hard work in providing care and protection to our customers and their vehicles made this achievement possible. Click here to view the press release.
April 28, 2020
Endurance Ranks No. 81 on the inaugural 2020 Inc. 5000 Series: Midwest With Two-Year Revenue Growth of 215%
Endurance is proud to announce it’s been named number 81 in Inc.’s first annual list of America’s top businesses in the Midwest. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this is the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the Midwest. Click here to view the press release.
September 20, 2019
Endurance was named a Bronze Award winner at the 2019 Stevie Awards for Great Employers
The company was selected due to the “impressive set of employee benefits and activities, particularly given the size of the enterprise.” Stevie winners were presented with their awards on September 20th in New York. Click here to view the press release.
August 10, 2019
Endurance Ranks No. 1474 on the 2019 Inc. 5000 With Three-Year Sales Growth of 280%
Inc. magazine ranked Endurance NO. 1474 on its 38th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. Click here to view the press release.
June 26, 2018
Endurance Vehicle Protection Ranked #19 on Crain’s Chicago Fast 50 List
Endurance Vehicle Protection has been named as one of the fastest-growing companies in Chicagoland for the second year in a row. Endurance is the only vehicle contract provider to accomplish a place on this coveted list. Endurance reported 667.3% growth over the past five years. Click here to view the press release.
June 14, 2018
Endurance Recognized as one of Chicago’s Largest Privately Owned Companies in the 2018 Stevie Awards
After spending twelve years in the vehicle service contract industry, Endurance has expanded exponentially with one of the highest year-over-year revenue growth. A total of 369 companies from Chicago and surrounding suburbs made it onto Crain’s Business annual ranking of the area’s largest privately held companies. As a group, these companies have combined revenues of an astounding $369 billion and are responsible for more than 179,000 full0time jobs in the Chicagoland area. Click here to view the press release.
March 28, 2018
Endurance Vehicle Protection Forms Strategic Partnership with DealerClick
Endurance Vehicle Protection and DealerClick, one of the nation’s largest Auto Dealership Management Software entities, announced a new strategic partnership. The partnership aims to combine DealerClick’s expertise in business solutions for independent automobile vendors and the award-winning vehicle service contract programs offered by Endurance to increase the number of drivers protected from unexpected, high-cost auto repairs when their manufacturer’s warranty has expired. Click here to view the press release.
March 22, 2018
Endurance Vehicle Protection and Katie Osborne Launch New Advertising Campaign
Endurance Vehicle Protection, the nation’s leading provider of vehicle service contracts, announced the release of a new creative campaign with a newly-named brand ambassador, Katie Osborne. She has managed to split her career between TV reporting/hosting for Fox Sports, ESPN, NBC Sports, CBS Sports, NHL, NFL, and X Games. She now joins the Endurance brand as the vehicle service contract company’s newest spokesperson. Developed in partnership with Urban Influence, the campaign will be nationally televised and run on digital and social platforms. Click here to view the press release.
September 28, 2017
Endurance Honored as Gold Stevie Award Winner in 2017 Stevie Awards for Great Employers
Endurance was named a Gold Award winner at the 2017 Stevie Awards for Great Employers. Stevie winners will be presented with their awards on September 22 in New York. Click here to view the press release.
September 8, 2017
Endurance Featured on Selling Power’s “50 Best Companies to Sell For” List in 2017
Endurance has earned a spot on the list of Selling Power’s 50 Best Companies to Sell For. Providing vehicle service contracts to drivers nationwide, this is the first year Endurance has participated and placed on the coveted list. Click here to view the press release.
August 18, 2017
Endurance Honored as Finalist in 2017 Stevie Awards for Great Employers
Endurance has been named a finalist in the 2017 Stevie® Awards for Great Employer for the second year in a row. Stevie® winners will be announced at a ceremony on September 22nd in New York. Click here to view the press release.
August 17, 2017
Endurance Ranks No. 2663 on the 2017 Inc. 5000 With Three-Year Sales Growth of 130%
Endurance has made it onto the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies for the third year in a row, ranking No. 2663 with three-year sales growth of over 130%. Click here to view the press release.
June 28, 2017
Ernst & Young Name Endurance Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award Winner in Midwest
Endurance joins three decades of groundbreaking entrepreneurs who have competed for this coveted award. Winners were announced on June 21st at the awards ceremony presented by Ernst & Young. Click here to view the press release.
October 6, 2016
Endurance Honored as Gold Stevie Award Winner at the 2016 Awards for Great Employers
Endurance takes home their sixth Stevie® award in three years, rounding out 2016 with a Gold award for Employer of the Year. Endurance was honored with the Gold Stevie Award at this year’s ceremony, highlighting a trend after previously being named one of the Top Workplaces in Chicago by the Chicago Tribune and one of the Best Places it Works in Chicago by Business Insider. Click here to view the press release.
August 18, 2016
Endurance Vehicle Protection Repeats on Inc 5000’s List of Fastest-Growing Companies
For the second year in a row, Endurance Vehicle Protection has made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Click here to view the press release.
June 30, 2016
Endurance Vehicle Protection Debuts on Crain’s Fast 50 List
Endurance, the nation’s premier provider of extended vehicle protection, commonly referred to as an extended car warranty, has debuted on the 2016 Crain’s Fast 50 List of the fastest-growing companies in the Chicagoland area. Click here to view the press release.
May 25, 2016
Endurance Honored as Bronze Stevie® Award Winner at the 2016 American Business Awards
Endurance Vehicle Protection was named the winner of two Bronze Stevie® Awards in the categories of Customer Service Department of the Year and Company of the Year at the 14th Annual American Business Awards. Click here to view the press release.
April 26, 2016
Endurance President and CEO Named Finalists for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2016
Ernst & Young have announced Jordan Batt, President, and Paul Chernawsky, CEO at Endurance Vehicle Protection, as finalists for the 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year award. Click here to view the press release.
March 22, 2016
Endurance Vehicle Protection Sponsors GiveMeTap’s Clean Water Project for World Water Day
Endurance Vehicle Protection, one of the nation’s largest vehicle service contract providers, commonly referred to as extended auto warranties, is proud to sponsor GiveMeTap’s clean water project for World Water Day. Click here to view the press release.
November 18, 2015
Chicago Tribune Names Endurance One of the Top Workplaces of 2015
Endurance, the nation’s premier provider of extended vehicle protection- commonly referred to as an extended auto warranty, debuts on the Chicago Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces of 2015. Click here to view the press release.
August 14, 2015
Endurance Debuts on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies
First-year entry, Endurance – one of the nation’s leading providers of vehicle protection, commonly referred to as an extended auto warranty – was awarded a coveted spot on the 2015 Inc. Magazine’s list of fastest-growing companies. Click here to view the press release.
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July 10, 2015
Endurance Wins Two Silver Awards for Customer Service Department and Company of the Year at 2015 American Business Awards
Endurance, the nation’s premier provider of vehicle protection, commonly referred to as an extended car warranty, was honored with two Silver Stevie® Awards for Customer Service Department of the Year and Company of the Year at the 2015 American Business Awards. Click here to view the press release.
May 29, 2015
Endurance Named Finalist at 2015 American Business Awards for Company of the Year and Customer Service Department of the Year
Endurance, the nation’s premier provider of extended vehicle protection – commonly referred to as an extended car warranty, has been named a finalist at the 2015 American Business Awards for both Company of the Year and Customer Service Department of the Year. Click here to view the press release.
December 16, 2014
Chicago Business Insider Names Endurance Warranty One of the Best Places to Work in Chicago
Rounding out a year of accomplishment, Endurance – the nation’s premier provider of extended vehicle protection, was named one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Chicago Business Insider. Find out how Endurance stacked up against other companies in consideration. Click here to view the press release.
October 29, 2014
Endurance Vehicle Protection Ranked #1 Auto Warranty Provider by ExtendedAutoWarranty.com
Endurance, the nation’s premier provider of extended vehicle protection – commonly referred to as an extended auto warranty, was named Top Auto Warranty Provider by ExtendedAutoWarranty.com – an independent auto warranty review site. Click here to view the press release.
September 12, 2014
Endurance Vehicle Protection Honored as Gold Award Winner at 2014 Golden Bridge Awards
Endurance Vehicle Protection, the nation’s only direct-to-consumer provider of extended vehicle protection, commonly referred to as an extended auto warranty, took home the top honor for Best Website of the Year by the Golden Bridge Awards. Click here to view the press release.
August 29, 2014
Endurance Vehicle Protection Named as Finalist in the 6th Annual 2014 Golden Bridge Awards for Website of the Year.
Endurance Vehicle Protection, the nation’s only direct-to-consumer provider of extended vehicle protection, commonly referred to as an extended auto warranty, was nominated for Best Website of the Year by the Golden Bridge Awards. Click here to view the press release.
June 24, 2014
Endurance Honored as Gold Stevie Award Winner at the 2014 American Business Awards
Endurance was presented with the Gold Stevie® Award for Customer Service Department of the Year category at the 12th Annual American Business Awards in Chicago. The Director of Customer Service says that the department is “ecstatic over this well-deserved win.” Click here to view the press release.
June 04, 2014
Endurance Named Gold Award Winner for Best Extended Car Warranty Services by TopTenREVIEWS
Endurance, a top-rated provider of extended vehicle protection based in Chicago, was recently ranked as the #1 Extended Vehicle Protection Provider for 2014 by TopTenREVIEWS. Endurance was extensively reviewed and awarded 9.9/10, a near-perfect score, which earned Endurance the Gold Award. Click here to view the press release.
May 29, 2014
Endurance Named 2014 American Business Awards Finalist for Customer Service Department of the Year
Endurance was named a finalist in the category of Best Customer Service Department of the Year, among more than 3,300 organizations that submitted nominations this year. Highlighting the achievements and contributions of companies across the nation, merely being a contender to win a Stevie is a massive distinction. Click here to view the press release.
June 29, 2013
Endurance Vehicle Protection Breaks Records for Lead Response Times
Once again, Endurance Vehicle Protection sets the bar for customer service and response times, as it continues to lead the way in the vehicle service contract industry. Click here to view the press release.
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