Canada’s Onex looks to sell The Warranty Group – sources

Onex has hired banks including Morgan Stanley to find a buyer for the business, according to one of the people, who wished to remain anonymous because they are not permitted to speak to the media.

The Warranty Group and Morgan Stanley declined to comment Onex did not respond to requests for a comment.

Onex bought The Warranty Group from insurance broker Aon Corporation in 2006 for $710 million. Onex put around $510 million of equity into the deal, which also saw the Warranty Group’s management participate with a substantial investment.

The Warranty Group provides extended warranty contracts for an array of consumer goods, including automobiles, consumer electronics and major home appliances. It also provides credit insurance and other specialty insurance products.

The Chicago-based company operates with over 1,900 employees and with operations and offices in 31 countries, according to Onex’s website.

Soyoung Kim and Jessica Toonkel are reporter for Reuters News in New York