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Choice Home Warranty Appoints James Mostofi as Chief Executive Officer

Choice Home Warranty recently announced that effective June 28, 2021, James Mostofi has been appointed as CHW’s Chief Executive Officer.

Full release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/choice-home-warranty-appoints-james-mostofi-as-chief-executive-officer-301319877.html

NATIONAL AUTO CARE SELECTED BY KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. AS NEW PROVIDER FOR PREFERRED PROTECTION PLUS™ PROGRAMS

(Florida, June 2021–) National Auto Care (NAC) and its line of powersports protection products, National Powersports Care, have been selected by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. as the provider for their Preferred Protection Plus™ suite of products.

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CA Department of Insurance orders consumer refunds from illegal sales of extended vehicle warranties

A Department of Insurance investigation that found a company was illegally selling vehicle service contracts, or “extended warranties,” has led to an order requiring it to refund consumers and dissolve its operations.

Full Release: http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0400-news/0100-press-releases/2021/release059-2021.cfm

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QBW Application Closes Homeowner and Home Builder Communication Gap

Quality Builders Warranty (“QBW”) launches its redesigned Service Online Solution (“SOS”), a communication service that guides homeowner repair requests to builders and corresponding subcontractors. 

Full Article: https://www.themountaineer.com/news/state/qbw-application-closes-homeowner-and-home-builder-communication-gap/article_fd74818a-6ae2-515e-bf0f-6c7a84379712.html

Biannual State of the Home Survey Finds Many Homeowners Tackling Repairs and Decluttering Homes During COVID-19

HomeServe USA (HomeServe), a leading provider of home repair solutions, announced the findings of the 12th edition of its Biannual State of the Home Survey. 

Full Release: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210610005774/en/Biannual-State-of-the-Home-Survey-Finds-Many-Homeowners-Tackling-Repairs-and-Decluttering-Homes-During-COVID-19

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LG Introduces 5-Year Panel Warranty For Its Premium OLED TVs

LG seeks to further differentiate its OLED TVs and Samsung’s premium LCD TVs by introducing a five-year limited panel warranty on every 2021 G1 OLED TV sold in the US.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2021/06/11/lg-introduces-5-year-panel-warranty-for-its-premium-oled-tvs/?sh=3f9c69f271c5

Enduring Changes in the Post-Pandemic Warranty Industry

Key observations from an AmTrust roundtable discussion with service contract industry leaders Aleem Lakhani, Michael Frosch, Kenneth Mac, and Sreevathsa Prabhakar.

Full Article: www.warrantyweek.com/archive/ww20210603.html

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Settlement Checks Issued To Arizona Landmark Home Warranty Customers

More than 26,000 Arizonans will receive checks from a settlement between the state and Landmark Home Warranty. 

Full Article: https://kjzz.org/content/1688062/settlement-checks-issued-arizona-landmark-home-warranty-customers

Personal Safeguards Group, LLC (PSG) Supports Creation of a New Subscription-Based Medical Alert Service Contract Program

PSG provided support in creating a new subscription-based service contract program including:

  • Sourcing a Licensed Obligor backed by an A- Admitted Carrier
  • Program Design and Rate Structures
  • Claims Administration and Management
  • Regulatory and Compliance

For more information: PersonalSafeguardsGroup.com