Category Archives: Appliance & Electronics

Meramec Secure Launches

Specialty Insurance Agency & Brokerage Solutions, Administration Solutions, and Support for Insurance Companies, OEMs, and Sellers of Products and Services.

Meramec Secure is a fully licensed and insured national Property and Casualty Agency with relationships with multiple insurance carriers ranging from small, nimble carriers to industry-leading multi-billion dollar carriers.

Custom Product Development, Enhancement Programs, Cross Sell, Blanketed and Embedded Solutions, and Benefits Solutions, including the following examples:

Auto and Homeowner Insurance
Auto and Home Deductible Reimbursement
Cyber and ID Theft
Emergency Lodging
Homeowner Glass Breakage
LED Lighting Warranty Insurance
Lockout Service
Product Warranty Insurance
Service Contract Reimbursement Insurance
Blanket Shipping Insurance
Solar Warranty Insurance
Solar General Liability Insurance
Purchase Protection
Double the Warranty

Visit Meramec Secure for more information.

Product and program availability varies by state.

Bruviti Launches AI-Powered Triage for Home- and Extended-Warranty Providers

With Bruviti’s Home Repair AI solution, warranty companies can deploy an effective appliance troubleshooting and diagnostics tool that resolves in-bound service requests faster to reduce warranty spend and improve consumer experience

Bruviti launches a dedicated solution for home- and extended-warranty providers that want to offer instant diagnosis and triage of issues for major home appliances and systems.

Full Release: https://www.prweb.com/releases/bruviti-launches-ai-powered-triage-for-home–and-extended-warranty-providers-301909630.html

The 14th Annual Extended Warranty & Service Contract Innovations National Forum

Chicago, Illinois – October 17-18, 2023

Announcing the all-new agenda covering all the topics you have asked for! This year The 14th Annual Extended Warranty & Service Contract Innovations National Forum is moving to Chicago on October 17-18, 2023, at the Palmer House Hilton. This highly acclaimed, cross-industry event covers innovations in customer service, new product development, data & technology, operations, marketing & sales, legal & regulatory, finance & insurance.

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Warranty Leaders Join Ironwood Warranty Group

Ironwood Warranty Group, parent company to Hornbeam Insurance and National Service Alliance, is proud to announce the addition of two new team members. Ironwood Warranty Group, with the addition of these executives, is quickly emerging as a leader in warranty specific insurance and service solutions providing clients the support to quickly develop and administer a customized warranty program.

Dale Reeder joins National Service Alliance as Senior Business Development and Sales Executive, leading the one of the nation’s largest managed service networks for Appliance, HVAC, and Electronics. Dale brings nearly 40 years of service experience including roles as CEO of A&E Factory Service, a division of Sears, as well serving on the Board for Encompass Supply Chain Solutions. Randy Whitehead, Founder and President of National Service Alliance said, “Dale’s relationships and reputation in the service industry are spectacular. Dale’s a proven leader with a strong understanding of how to develop and manage a national service network for in-home services.

Kate Bowling is Ironwood Warranty Group’s new Director of Operations. Kate provides over 12 years of experience in operations and client management from American International Group (AIG) warranty division, working with home warranty and international clients. Julie Messer, Chief Operating Officer at Ironwood Warranty Group, said, “We are fortunate to have Kate join our team. Kate’s understanding of operations and account management make her a perfect fit for our strategic vision.”

PRESS RELEASE

June 29, 2023

Ironwood Warranty Group

For inquiries: Contact Dan Tafel, 502-417-8260

Domestic & General Group to acquire After Inc.

Strategic combination accelerates US expansion

Domestic & General Group (“D&G”), the leading appliance care specialist headquartered in London, UK, has entered into an agreement to acquire US-based, post-sale warranty specialist After Inc (“After”), a Galway Holdings company.

Full Release: https://lnkd.in/eUZvTjsE

After, Inc. just published a first-of-its-kind ‘Warranty Claims Scoring 101’ guide

The guide provides manufacturers with an in-depth look at how automated claims scoring is transforming the industry.

Full Release: https://www.send2press.com/wire/after-inc-just-published-a-first-of-its-kind-warranty-claims-scoring-101-guide-giving-manufacturers-an-in-depth-look-at-how-automated-claims-scoring-is-transforming-the-industry/

2nd Annual Global Warranty & Service Contract Innovations Conference

April 18-19, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach, California

Hear top industry leaders discuss tools and strategies for cross-functional, data-driven new product development, customer service to expand market share and ensure compliance. The all new agenda features riveting case studies and timely panel discussions. Plus, you’ll want to participate in the always-popular industry-specific roundtable discussion groups and hot off the press market news flashes from Warranty Week.

To register and view the schedule of events, please visit:  www.globalwarrantyinnovations.com. Use the WarrantyNews discount code: WN300 for $300 off while available.

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New PCMI Whitepaper Releases: Driving Extended Warranty & Service Contract Revenue Growth Through the Use of Automation

Data-packed insights from a research study among Warranty and Aftermarket Service professionals looking at the role of software applications that automate the configuration, administration, and management of EW/SC programs in driving revenue growth.

  • The role of software applications in selling extended warranties and service contracts
  • Servitization and how technology can optimize the customer experience
  • How the right sales and marketing strategies can increase revenue growth

Read the Full Whitepaper: https://www.pcmicorp.com/whitepaper-driving-extended-warranty-and-service-contract-revenue-growth-through-the-use-of-automation-form/