Elephant to sponsor VCU Men's Basketball new online app

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Elephant Auto Insurance and Virginia Commonwealth University are pleased to announce Elephant as the title sponsor of VCU's new online app "VCU FanHouse".  In addition, Elephant is also the exclusive insurance sponsor for VCU Replays on the Ram video board for all men's basketball games.    

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The decision to partner with VCU Men's Basketball was an easy one for Elephant.  Headquartered in Richmond, VA, Elephant believes that being involved in the community is critical to not only the company's growth but Richmond's success as well.  With roots originating back to their UK based parent company, the Admiral Group, Elephant is following in their footsteps by supporting local sports teams.   

"The VCU men's basketball team has done a great job building excitement in this city the last few years with all their success, and as fellow Richmonders we're proud to support our hometown team," Greg Minkler, Marketing Director of Elephant. "Here at Elephant we understand how important our role in the community is, and so partnering with VCU helps further demonstrate our commitment to the Richmond area."

To celebrate this new partnership, Elephant will be giving away tickets to select VCU Men's basketball games this season. For details on how to enter the contest, visit www.elephant.com/VCU for more information.

"We are excited to have Elephant partner with us this season, and be the presenting sponsor of our new online app, 'VCU FanHouse.' It's such an exciting time here at VCU as we prepare for another postseason run and  it's great to know that we have the support of another local business here in Richmond along the way," Glenn Hofmann,  Executive Associate Athletic Director.

In 2009, the Admiral Group launched their American brand, Elephant, choosing Richmond as their U.S. headquarters.  Richmond's large availability of a qualified and talented local workforce, as well as the growing trend of consumers going online for their auto insurance, has contributed to Elephant's success both here in its hometown, as well as nationally.  With a desire to make insurance easy and affordable for their customers, Elephant has challenged consumers to "See the Elephant Difference." 

With anticipation of a sell-out season, thanks to VCU's 60 consecutive home sell outs, the Rams are encouraging the Richmond community to come out and support the team as they make a run for their 5^th straight NCAA tournament appearance. 

About Elephant Auto Insurance
Founded in 2009, Elephant is a direct-to-consumer insurance company offering auto, home, motorcycle, and life products to customers nationally.  Elephant prides itself on providing quality services and great prices.  Located in Richmond, VA, Elephant is a wholly owned subsidiaries of Admiral Group, plc, one of the leading insurance companies in the United Kingdom. Elephant believes people who like what they do, do it better and therefore encourages a climate of individual contributions, long-term commitment and profitable growth within the organization. Elephant was named one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia, as well as one of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in the United States in 2011 and 2012. To learn more about Elephant or to get an insurance quote go to elephant.com, or call 1-877-21-TRUNK (1-877-218-7865).

About Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University is a leading public, 32,000-student research university located in Richmond, Va. A proud member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, VCU's nearly 300 student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I athletic programs. The "Rams" have produced numerous academic and athletic achievements in recent years, including All-America citations. VCU's men's basketball team notably advanced to the NCAA Final Four in 2011, while the Rams' men's tennis squad reached the 2000 NCAA Championship Match.

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