Assurant Completes Acquisition of The Warranty Group
Following the announced closing of its acquisition of The Warranty Group, Assurant announced new leaders for its global automotive business.
May 31, 2018
Following the announced closing of its acquisition of The Warranty Group, Assurant announced new leaders for its global automotive business.
May 31, 2018
General Motors dealers who sell non-GM service contracts, parts and accessories must now disclose to their customers that the products are not backed by the automaker. Dealers who don’t comply face possible termination of their franchise agreement.
August 24, 2017
Three days after the New York attorney general's office reached settlement with a dealer for tacking on etch after customers agreed to prices for vehicles and often without their knowledge, New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino reached an agreement with Sansone Hyundai to settle similar charges.
August 21, 2017
The merger creates what officials describe as the largest vehicle service contract payment plan provider in the United States. The new entity will operate under the PayLink Direct brand. Rebecca Howard, cofounder of PayLink Direct, will serve as CEO.
May 10, 2017
The new vehicle service contract offering follows a redefinition of CNA’s vehicle classing system preceded by a thorough rate review. The new offering includes coverage for rideshare vehicles titled to private individuals.
April 18, 2017
SelectCare was designed to cover parts not covered by the factory warranty, vehicle service contract or prepaid maintenance plan.
March 16, 2017
Cox Automotive announced today it has acquired a minority interest in F&I product provider SilverRock Holdings LLC. Officials said the products will be sold through dealers affiliated with Go Financial and NextGear Capital.
January 28, 2016
The transaction is expected to close this December. Officials said APCO’s management team will remain in place once it does.
November 19, 2015
EasyCare launched on Oct. 1 a full suite of F&I protections designed for the recreational vehicle market. Products include road hazard tire-and-wheel protection, GAP, limited warranty and vehicle service contracts.
October 15, 2015
The F&I product provider’s new all-in-one service contract brings together road-hazard protection, paintless dent repair, windshield repair and more.
October 13, 2015
The company rolled out its new Ally Premiere Protection after completing a three-month pilot. Test dealers gave Ally high marks for training and product transition.
June 2, 2015
The dealer group’s U.S. F&I operations raised its per-copy average $91 to $1,442 in the second quarter. On a year-to-date basis, the group's per-copy average rose $128 from a year ago to $1,499.
July 29, 2014
The J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study found a 6% increase in vehicle problems from last year. It was the first time since 1998 that the average number of problems has increased.
February 13, 2014
Do you understand the theory of Possible vs. Probable? Well, it’ll help you sell more vehicle service contracts if you do. The F&I Professor weighs in.
January 10, 2013
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