Private company

SquareTrade

U.S. consumer products extended warranty provider owned by Allstate

SquareTrade Inc. is an American-based extended warranty service provider for consumer electronics and appliances headquartered in Brisbane, California.² It was founded by Ahmed Khaishgi and Steve Abernethy.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1999Founded¹

HeadquartersSan Francisco¹
Websitewww.squaretrade.com
Legal formCorporation³
LEI98450042A7BS2A67X304³
StatusActive³
LEI statusIssued and current³
Registered address251 LITTLE FALLS DRIVE, 19808 251 Little Falls Drive, United States³
Registered withDivision of Corporations, Department of State, 3083109³

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SquareTrade Inc. is an American-based extended warranty service provider for consumer electronics and appliances headquartered in Brisbane, California.²

The story

Founded by Ahmed Khaishgi and Steve Abernethy in 1999.¹

Leadership

Who has led SquareTrade, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Chief executive

President

Karl Wiley2020–now

200020052010201520202025

FounderAhmed Khaishgi 1999¹
FounderSteve Abernethy 1999¹
Chief executive officerKarl Wiley 2020 to now¹
Chief executive officerAhmed Khaishgi 1999 to 2020¹
PresidentKarl Wiley 2020 to now¹

Timeline

2020New chief executive Karl Wiley becomes CEO¹
1999New chief executive Ahmed Khaishgi becomes CEO¹
1999Founded Founded¹

Sources

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1
WikidataSquareTrade on Wikidata
2
WikipediaSquareTrade on Wikipedia
3
GLEIFSquareTrade LEI record (98450042A7BS2A67X304)