Protective’s Rick Kurtz urges dealers and agents to maximize F&I product sales by treating every presentation as an opportunity to help customers manage affordability and mitigate risk. +

A strategic investment is designed to expand the reach of TecAssured’s protection product lifecycle management software and accelerate innovation in agent- and provider-facing solutions. +

The latest benchmark report from StoneEagleDATA finds U.S. dealers enjoyed a 10% increase in F&I income in July as deal count volume rebounded from a relatively slow June. +

Zoom Auto Protect has unveiled a new claims and concierge platform that promises instant coverage decisions, nationwide service center integration and enhanced customer satisfaction. +

Can dealers offer a lower APR to customers who buy service contracts? From a compliance perspective, it’s possible, but it’s complicated. Attorney and Mosaic Compliance Services CEO Jim Ganther explains.

Assurant Vehicle Care Technology Plus is a new service contract offering coverage for high-tech in-vehicle components as well as common repairs to the customer’s smartphone. +

Protective Asset Protection’s “groundbreaking” DOWC RE structure was designed to combine the benefits of traditional reinsurance programs with those of a dealer-owned warranty company. +

The Oklahoma Insurance Department accused Select Auto Protect of selling vehicle service contracts without a license following an investigation spurred by consumer complaints. +

Newsweek has released its list of the best available vehicle service contracts, including awards for Best Overall Coverage, Best Powertrain Coverage and Best for Electric Vehicles. +

MOTOR Information Systems has named CNA National among its honorees for the 2024 MOTOR Top 20 awards, a program designed to recognize “innovative and exciting new developments." +