Guarantees and insurance: new drivers of conversion and customer satisfaction 5-year warranty on household appliances or telephony, on optical and audio prostheses, "buy back" programmes in fashion, insurance on skis at Decathlon, buyers' warranty on Vinted. Affinity insurance products and other warranties have become a new complementary and profitable activity for many retailers (on and offline). With the rise of circularity and CSR issues, guarantees are on the rise. These services have become a differentiating element of the offer, with high added value, which nourishes the customer relationship and favours conversion. How far can retailers go into this new territory? Through Sophie Baqué. Published on 10 February 2023 à 12h01 - Update on 10 February 2023 à 12h01 Synthesis The context The affinity insurance market in retail (approximately €4.5 billion in turnover in 2021 – source FG2A) has become highly structured over the past 10 years. It responds to a need of the customer, who wants to protect high value products (computer, smartphone, large household appliances) and allows the retailer to increase a value proposition. The most advanced sectors are household appliances, telephony and audio-prosthetics. Some players also have the dual role of insurer and distributor,… This article is for subscribers only Already have an account? Log in You are not registered yet ? Sign up for a free trialfree for 1 month Online services : studies, analyses, databases and much more Daily Briefing : latest news digest Weekly letters Last name First name Email address
