Warranty and service contract executives will get more than just presentations at The 5th Annual Warranty & Service Contract Innovations for Vehicle, Home, Smart Products & Consumer Goods, www.globalwarrantyinnovations.com scheduled for April 28–29, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando — they’ll experience powerful networking during a fast-paced, insight-driven program designed to spark ideas, share solutions, and spotlight exactly where this rapidly evolving market is headed next.
Supplier cost sharing is a powerful lever for controlling warranty and quality costs, but expanding programs are creating operational challenges. Administrative burden, duplicated submissions, and fragmented ownership across purchasing, warranty, finance, and supplier quality teams are driving friction for OEMs and suppliers alike.
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Peoples Choice Warranty (PCW), a leading provider of extended warranty and vehicle protection products in Canada, is proud to announce the completion of its acquisition by an investor group led by SAF Group and Vertical Capital Partners.
Growers Edge, a financial technology firm that provides modern financial products and data-driven tools for agricultural retailers, manufacturers, and lenders, and MyLand, a leading innovator in soil health, today announced a new partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of soil performance solutions through a performance-backed program that empowers growers with greater certainty and measurable results.
Full Article: https://www.growersedge.com/press-release/myland-partners-with-growers-edge/
March 16, 2026
How Many Vehicle Buybacks Were Preventable?
Not every vehicle buyback starts with a bad component. Often, it begins with a missed diagnosis, incomplete documentation, the wrong part ordered, or repeat visits that go unaddressed. On March 19, MAPconnected will host an executive Vehicle Buyback Management & Accountability Round Robin, designed to help OEMs, dealers, suppliers, and customer care leaders reduce costs, improve customer trust, and strengthen accountability.
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For service contract sellers and providers in Florida, it is important to review Section 501.165 of the Florida Statutes if you offer programs that automatically renew consumer service contracts.
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For a new program, there are three basic options for structure and approach. Each option includes many details, and this summary provides a high-level overview of those options.
Continue readingSt. Louis, MO (February 25, 2026) — mSupply, a leading North American distributor of appliance, HVAC and plumbing parts and equipment, announced today that Jeff Burwell has joined the company as its first Vice President of Merchandising.
March 3, 2026 – MAPconnected announces its 4th Annual Club Study, June 17–18, hosted at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas’ new Customer Experience Center in Houston. The program combines facilitated executive working sessions with coordinated factory tours and warranty failure analysis demos, offering OEM, OES, and parts supplier leaders a hands-on environment to work through today’s most pressing warranty, aftersales and aftercare services challenges.
Originally Published: February 17, 2026
Meramec Secure® provides end-to-end insurance solutions that help companies find the right insurance products, structure compliant programs, and deliver absolute protection to end clients. With over 25 years of industry expertise, we guide retailers, manufacturers, InsurTech companies, FinTech platforms, and service providers through the complete lifecycle of insurance-backed guarantee and warranty programs—from initial assessment to implementation and ongoing client protection.
In today’s competitive marketplace, companies make bold promises through warranties, guarantees, and service level agreements. However, sophisticated clients want to know: “Who backs these promises?” The market is littered with companies that offered incredible guarantees but went out of business, leaving customers without recourse. Meramec Secure® provides the answer. Our platform enables companies to differentiate themselves by demonstrating real financial backing for their commitments, building customer confidence, and gaining a competitive advantage.
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