J.D. Power announced the launch of J.D. Power Automotive Protection Products for new-car buyers. J.D. Power Automotive Protection Products include extended service warranties, tire protection, surface protection, GAP, key replacement, lifetime warranty, dent-and-ding, maintenance, high-tech coverage and windshield protection as an add-on.
Article: http://www.fi-magazine.com/news/story/2018/01/jd-power-enters-f-i-space.aspx
Zurich North America, one of the largest insurance and vehicle service contract providers for auto dealers plans on a heavy focus on F&I in 2018.
Article: http://www.fi-magazine.com/news/story/2018/01/zurich-to-focus-heavily-on-f-i-in-2018.aspx
Sales staff was allowed to charge their own prices for warranties leading to larger commissions.
Full Article: https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Car-warranty-company-to-refund-5m
Selma Auto Mall is now offering a 20-year 200,000-mile warranty with every purchase of a new car.
Article: http://abc30.com/business/local-auto-dealer-offering-20-year-200000-mile-warranty/2960895/
Apple’s short supply of batteries for replacements means iPhone 6 Plus owners will have to wait months, an internal document seen by MacRumors said.
Article: http://www.ibtimes.com/battery-replacements-some-iphone-users-might-wait-until-april-2640501
14th Annual WCM Conference
When
Tuesday, March 6, 2018 – Thursday, March 8, 2018
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Pacific Time
Where
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina
1441 Quivira Road
San Diego, California 92109
The theme of the 14th annual conference is “Warranty And Service Contract Management For Innovation And Growth” which addresses how effective warranty and service contract management has enabled companies to develop their competitive edge, manage risk and increase cost savings, innovate and grow.
The WCM 2018 event offers a broad range of presentations with attendees able to choose from up to 3 parallel tracks with over 50 speakers spread over 20 separate sessions.
Complete Details: http://www.cvent.com/events/warranty-chain-management-conference-2018/event-summary-b8df502cfa2c43afae28cb637dc7b5e2.aspx?i=dcb27c6a-7dee-477b-8b2b-14a698b5a10d
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Buoy Labs today announced its partnership with Cross Country Home Services (CCHS), offering a nationwide, on-demand network of licensed plumbers to install the Buoy™ smart home device for water, and to make repairs or provide other plumbing services in response to Buoy insights. Beginning today, Buoy is rolling out nationwide access to these on-demand services for its customers through the Buoy app.
Under the revised terms, Assurant, Inc. will acquire TWG Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries, and remain a Delaware corporation. This change follows recently enacted U.S. tax legislation and allows Assurant to simplify the overall deal structure and optimize the transaction financing mix.
TapSafe™ Smart Connected Warranty App Launches at CES to Identify and Protect All of Your Connected Devices
Full Press Release: https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/01/09/1286058/0/en/TapSafe-Smart-Connected-Warranty-App-Launches-at-CES-to-Identify-and-Protect-All-of-Your-Connected-Devices.html