JM&A Group Executives Move to New Roles

Jim Moran & Associates Inc. and its affiliated companies comprising the JM&A Group (JM&A), an independent provider of finance and insurance (F&I) products in the automotive industry, has announced two organizational changes.

Automotive Compliance Consultants Inc. Partners with Pace to Offer Online Learning Component

Automotive Compliance Consultants Inc. (ACC) a national compliance specialty company that offers turnkey Gramm, Leach, Bliley, Patriot Act, Finance & Insurance compliance/auditing, EEOC and OSHA/EPA programs that encompass many of the compliance tasks required by dealerships today.

Survey Shows Interest Rates Top Concern

Dealers worry that continued increases will cut demand, raise stocking costs.

ACF Launches Securitization

Ally Granted Financial Holding Company Status

As a financial holding company, Ally is permitted to engage in a broader range of business activities and can continue to operate its insurance and remarketing businesses as part of its dealer financial services operation.

EFG Companies Launches Virtual F&I Service

The F&I product provider rolled out a new virtual F&I model aimed at powersports and independent dealers, but the executive overseeing the service offered several scenarios in which Simplicity Finance and Insurance can help franchised dealers.

Kelley Blue Book Launches Quick Values Self-Service Portal

Kelley Blue Book, a provider of new- and used-car information, has launched a new tool called Quick Values, a solution that delivers comprehensive new- and used-car values to banks, insurance companies, governmental agencies and auto dealers, all in a unique self-service model.

Dent Wizard Hires Regional F&I Director

Sonny Mondia will manage the F&I product provider’s Midwestern U.S. region, as well as the Canadian market. He will report to Dent Wizard’s National F&I Director Aaron Cooper.

Executives to Look 'Beyond the Horizon' at F&I Conference Forum

TORRANCE, Calif. -- Executives in the F&I industry will offer their outlooks on the coming issues and trends related to finance and insurance for dealers. The forum, "Beyond the Horizon," will be held Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 4:15 – 5 p.m. at the F&I Conference.