One of the largest life and health insurance companies in Canada has signed an agreement to acquire shares of third-party administrator SouthwestRe and its insurance arm, Dealers Assurance Co. (DAC), for $135 million.
Source: SouthwestRe, DAC Sold to Canada’s Largest Publicly Trade Company
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HomeServe USA, a leading provider of home emergency repair solutions, announces the launch of its partnership with North Huntingdon Township Municipal Authority (NHTMA) to offer area homeowners optional repair service plans for the sewer line connecting their homes to the NHTMA system.
Full Release: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170906005440/en/North-Huntingdon-Township-Municipal-Authority-Selects-HomeServe
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Sansone Hyundai and its directors agreed not to add and charge for aftermarket products, such as window etch and service contracts, without the consumers’ knowledge and/or authorization, or represent to consumers that certain dealer-installed options are mandatory when they’re not.
Source: N.J. Dealer Agrees to Pay $136,000 to Resolve Consumer Fraud Investigation
New Senior Vice President of Marketing to focus on elevating brand vision and identity while supporting company’s digital transformation.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (August 21, 2017) – Cross Country Home Services (CCHS), a leader in home repair, maintenance and warranty services, today announced that Chris White has been appointed Senior Vice President of Marketing and will lead the company’s marketing efforts. White has more than 24 years of experience transforming brands and elevating the customer experience for some of the top organizations in the country. He will oversee CCHS’ brand identity, external communications, online and offline direct response efforts, and corporate marketing initiatives.
With several providers settling lawsuits in the past that claimed the telemarketers were agents of the Service Contract providers this is a positive and logical finding. In this case – Royal Administration Services Inc. could not be held liable for unsolicited calls made by independent contractors.
New Chief Human Resources Officer to focus on company culture and talent development as part of commitment to invest in organizational capabilities
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (August 7, 2017) – Cross Country Home Services (CCHS), a leader in home repair, maintenance and warranty services, today announced that Andrea Kane has joined the executive leadership team as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Kane brings more than 20 years of experience cultivating and nurturing talent at some of the top organizations in the country. She will oversee the talent management, total rewards, training & development, employee recognition and internal communications strategies. Her focus will be on enhancing CCHS’ organizational culture and talent capabilities to better attract, develop, retain great people, and foster a highly engaged culture as a great place to work.
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., Aug. 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. a leading supplier of distribution, 3PL and 4PL solutions for a diverse range of replacement parts and finished goods, today announced it has further expanded its relationship with Centricity – a top service and protection plan provider – to deliver comprehensive aftersales support for a range of household products.