In this episode of The Coverager Podcast I spoke with Karl Wiley of Allstate Protection Plans, which has become a market leader in warranty protection for retailers globally. We discussed the mission, the history and the economics around this type of insurance class (moral hazards and adverse selection exist, but technology can be a very powerful ally to the insurer). We also discussed the importance of relevancy. Relevancy in the insurance transaction (if you don't get them at POS, the likelihood you will get them begins to decay rapidly) and also the relevancy for the retailer and how important a proper warranty program can be the the retention of existing customers and the competitiveness of their differentiation for potential customers.