SEA Electric has taken a big step in improving its ability to reach and educate customers on the benefits of electric vehicle technology with a new partnership with the resilience solutions arm of the Swiss Zurich Insurance Group.
Local commercial electric vehicle manufacturer SEA Electric has added the latest partner to its support framework, via a collaboration with Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS), which the aim to further ease the transition for fleets to update to sustainable technology.
The Zurich brand globally represents quality and integrity, with its risk engineering team of around 800 engineers set to work with SEA Electric customers to enhance their EV switch.
ZRS provides specialised insights and tools – above and beyond insurance – to help companies across a wide range of industries manage traditional and evolving risks to become more resilient. Services are provided across a number of domains, including: climate change resilience; supply chain risk; and cyber security.
Furthermore, SEA Electric will work to assist Zurich customers in their understanding of the commercial electric vehicle space with customer experience days, plus potential webinars, while Zurich’s risk engineering department will benefit from ongoing training from SEA Electric’s knowledgeable team.
“The Zurich brand is highly respected within the industry, so to be working in combination with them moving forward has significant positive outcomes for both businesses, and, importantly, SEA Electric customers,” Joe Di Santo, Sales Director – Australia, SEA Electric says.
“The offering Zurich brings to the partnership truly has the potential to complement, enhance and complete the purchase of SEA Electric vehicles.
“Transitioning to electric, is a big commitment, our customers look to and rely on SEA Electric for guidance around the implementation of best practice strategy when it comes to the circular economy of commercial electric vehicles. We take seriously, our responsibility of connecting our customers with reputable and proven organisations such as Zurich, as we lead the country in the shift to sustainable transport.
“Zurich’s risk assessment service will assist customers in understanding and identifying the many considerations, both short and long term, that come with such a purchase, ensuring they are properly prepared and set-up to scale as needed.
“Ultimately with Zurich, we will be able to share learnings and enhance each other’s product offerings,” Di Santo says.
For Zurich, the partnership confirms the commitment of the business in working with customers to achieve sustainability.
Mervyn Rea, Head of ZRS Australia & New Zealand says they are proud of the new partnership.
“We are delighted that Zurich’s leading risk and resilience capability is supporting commercial EV uptake in Australia. Zurich and SEA Electric share a common commitment to improving the sustainability and resilience of our customers and community and this agreement presents an important opportunity to further this.”