NOEL GROUP ACQUIRES MERCURY INTERNATIONAL STEVENS POINT, Wis., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ -- Delphi Group, LLC, a division on the Noel Group of Companies, acquired Mercury International Assistance, founded in 1986. Mercury, with offices in Hove, England and Coral Springs, Fla. is a leading provider of domestic and international emergency travel assistance and third party claims administration, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Specializing in travel, health, life, disability and rental car collision insurance, Mercury is the industry leader in providing loss control while enhancing customer service delivery. Mercury's reputation has expanded over the years so that they now handle emergency travel benefit programs in over 32 countries. With the increasing mobility of the world's population, emergency travel assistance has become a necessity. Imagine, a traveler walking through the cobbled streets of England falls and suffers a fracture of the pelvis, requiring immediate hospitalization; a visitor to Los Angeles critically ill with a blood clot in the lung; a head injury on board a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean that requires transport to a medical facility. During tragedies such as these, Mercury provides assistance that saves lives. Mercury is now part of the Noel Group, a growing number of travel companies dedicated to the safety and security of travelers throughout the world. Travel Guard International, America's premier travel insurance company, is part of this group and will use the services of Mercury. Mercury's partners not only include Travel Guard, but also affinity groups, associations, financial service organizations, insurance companies and brokerages all over the world. The Noel Group is now the world's best single source for ease of mind to international and domestic travelers. Mercury and the Noel Group are committed towards making sure that no one will ever have to fend for themselves. John Noel, Chairman of the group, says, "With the addition of Mercury, the Noel Group will ensure the growth and expansion into new markets worldwide. The Noel Group has developed customer service standards that far exceed those of our competitors. Mercury will fit into the strategy and standards with their ISO 9002 international quality certification. This clearly ensures the very best quality and customer service delivery that the insurance brokers, insurers and service companies demand. We're proud to be associated with them," he continued. Bill Dismore, President of Mercury, states, "Our partnership with the Noel Group will benefit Mercury's existing and future clientele through enhanced services and products and enrich our network of resources. In addition, Noel Group acquires a risk management member that adds specialized expertise in the areas of emergency medical assistance and cost containment. Service levels on an international basis will be greatly improved with two experienced, 24-hour service centers ready and willing to help travelers." From the very smallest request for travel information to a very serious emergency medical evacuation, Mercury and Travel Guard International work together to keep the world's traveling public safe and secure.CONTACT: Bill Dismore of Mercury, 954-255-0890, [email protected]/