CRANFORD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Truck Protection announced the appointment of Jim Porcari to its board of directors. Jim is a Kinderhook operating partner with significant executive experience in the insurance industry.

Headquartered in Cranford, NJ, NTP has a 33-year track record of providing extended service contracts for critical coverage on high-value fundamental drivetrain components for used class 3 through 8 trucks. The Company is the undisputed market leader selling through an unmatched and diverse distribution network that includes over 1,300 used truck dealerships, large blue-chip OEM truck manufacturers, large commercial trucking fleets, and finance and leasing companies throughout the United States. NTP’s products offer significant value to its customers, from large fleets to independent owner-operators, by returning their trucks to running condition in the event of a breakdown.

“The addition of Jim to our board is very exciting. His deep insurance industry knowledge and his leadership expertise in demonstrated best practices pertaining to claims handling and customer service are truly valuable as we expand and enhance NTP’s operating characteristics,” said Robert S. Amico, President and CEO of NTP.

About Mr. Porcari

With over 35 years of industry experience, Porcari assists Kinderhook in evaluating investment opportunities in the insurance and collision industry. Porcari is Founder and Managing Partner of Insurance Resources International, LLC a strategic consulting firm for the property and casualty industry since 2010. Prior to founding Insurance Resources International, Porcari was President of Personal Lines Claims for American International Group (US), and has held various other leadership positions with several insurers. In addition, Porcari was recently added to the board of directors at Collision Diagnostic Services, a Kinderhook Fund III portfolio company.