Chubb Adds Gooding & Company Auction Data to Classic Car App

WARREN, N.J., Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has added Gooding & Company automobile auction data to its Classic Car Guide mobile app.

As part of a sponsorship renewal with Gooding, users of Chubb's app will be able to view vehicle pricing information for upcoming Gooding auctions, in addition to past auction sales data. The Classic Car Guide provides real-time data about collector vehicle values that can help both buyers and sellers make informed decisions.

"By extending our sponsorship with Gooding, Chubb can provide car enthusiasts with auction data and insightful information they can use to pursue their passion," said Jim Fiske, U.S. marketing manager for Chubb Personal Insurance.

David Gooding, president of Gooding & Company, also will continue to author a column in Chubb Collector Car Insider, a quarterly newsletter published by the insurer.

"We're delighted that Chubb will continue to be the exclusive insurance sponsor of our auctions," Gooding said. "The Chubb team brings significant value to our auctions with their expertise in the car hobby and unsurpassed service."

Gooding & Company, internationally celebrated for its world-class automotive auctions, provides unparalleled service in the collector car market, offering a wide range of services, including private and estate sales, appraisals and collection management. Gooding & Company recently closed the world's top 2011 automotive auction sale, the $16.39 million Ferrari Testa Rossa Prototype.  

The member insurers of the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies form a multi-billion dollar organization providing property and casualty insurance for personal and commercial customers worldwide through 8,500 independent agents and brokers. Chubb's global network includes branches and affiliates in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia. Chubb is a worldwide leader in insuring fine homes, automobiles, yachts, antiques, classic cars and other collectibles, and personal liability.

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