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MAPconnected Announces New Leadership Xchange Groups for TAC and Warranty Administration Executives 

MAPconnected announces the expansion of its Leadership Xchange portfolio with two invitation-only executive peer benchmarking forums designed to support OEM leaders navigating increasing complexity across Technical Assistance Centers (TAC) and Warranty Administration. 

The TAC Leadership Xchange Group brings together leaders responsible for Technical Assistance Centers, dealer support, diagnostics, and service operations.  Discussions will focus on TAC structure, diagnostics, prior approval governance, and technology integration—and how these decisions impact dealers, technicians, and overall service effectiveness. 

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MAPconnected Launches Purchasing & Cost Sharing Xchange Group An Executive Peer Benchmarking Forum for OEM Leaders 

MAPconnected announces the launch of the Purchasing & Cost Sharing Xchange Group, an exclusive executive peer benchmarking forum designed for senior OEM leaders responsible for purchasing, supplier negotiations, cost recovery, and cost-sharing governance. 

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MAPconnected Launches Financial Products & Insurance Xchange Group and Announces February 19 Executive Benchmarking Virtual Session 

MAPconnected invites you to join the Financial Products & Insurance Xchange Group, an OEM-exclusive executive benchmarking forum for leaders responsible for financial products, insurance, extended service contracts, and enterprise risk. The group provides a trusted, closed-door environment for senior executives to benchmark performance, exchange best practices, and collaborate on shared challenges related to financial product structure, risk management, and customer loyalty. 

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MyWarrantyNetwork Launches Leadership Xchange Groups to Deliver Executive-Level Peer Benchmarking 

MAPconnected, the Service & Warranty Lifecycle Network, has launched its new Leadership Xchange Groups, providing senior OEM leaders with closed-door, member-driven peer benchmarking focused on strategy, governance, and enterprise-wide impact.

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New Georgia law strengthens HVAC warranty protections for homeowners and buyers

A new Georgia law is changing how HVAC warranties work, giving homeowners and future buyers stronger protections and fewer surprises when costly repairs are needed.

Full Article: https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/new-georgia-law-hvac-warranty-protections-homeowners-buyers/

FCC Delays the TCPA’s ‘Revoke All’ Rule until January 31, 2027

The FCC has delayed the effective date of the ‘Revoke All’ rule under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act to January 31, 2027.

The Revoke All rule requires that, if a called party uses any reasonable method to revoke consent under the TCPA, such consent is deemed fully revoked. This means the caller may not send additional robocalls or robotexts unless an exemption applies.

The full article is available from the link below. If you are advertising, marketing, or selling service contracts (or other products/services) directly to consumers, you should read this article from Mac Murray & Shuster LLP, a leading expert in these areas.

Full Article: https://mslawgroup.com/delayed-again-fcc-pushes-back-tcpas-revoke-all-rule-to-january-31-2027/

Ram Extends 10-Year Powertrain Warranty Through 2026

Ram recently announced plans to extend its 10-year/100,000-mile truck powertrain warranty through the 2026 model year. The industry’s best truck warranty was set to expire on Jan. 2, 2026.

Full Article: https://www.kbb.com/car-news/ram-extends-10-year-powertrain-warranty-through-2026/

The Meramec Secure® Platform helps InsurTech, FinTech, OEM, and Product Sellers meet client demand for insurance-backed guarantees or warranties

The markets are littered with companies making big, bold promises that then go out of business with nothing to support their promise.

“Everyone has a warranty or guarantee, but what backs it – that’s what your prospects and clients want to know.”

The Meramec Secure® Platform enables the creation of customized solutions tailored to the needs of InsurTech, FinTech, OEMs, and Product Sellers across a variety of products, services, and solutions.

This includes traditional product warranties and service guarantees, as well as platform guarantees for performance, usage, uptime, and service-level commitments (SLAs), along with options for redeploying contractual obligations, early termination, warranties, and refunds.

Make your product, service, or solution stand out in a crowded market.

Determining the appropriate insurance policy and structure to support your objectives in a compliant and valid way is extremely important. Meramec Secure® supports clients in reviewing options and solutions to support the program from initial design through implementation.

Contact Meramec Secure

Mike Frosch, President

email: mike@meramecsecure.com

book an online meeting at:  calendly.com/mike-frosch

website: https://meramecsecure.com/

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PCMI Strengthens F&I Platform Leadership with Acquisition of StoneEagle Enterprise Solutions Business Unit

Acquisition adds StoneEagle’s administration software systems supporting contract and claims management, uniting two teams with deep industry expertise to advance the F&I ecosystem

PCMI, a leading SaaS provider for Finance & Insurance (F&I) product and service contract administration, announced today the acquisition of the Enterprise Solutions Business Unit of StoneEagle. Included in the transaction are administration software systems supporting contract and claims management. This move unites two teams with long-standing roles in advancing administration technology across the F&I ecosystem and aligns with PCMI’s long-term growth strategy following its investment by Thoma Bravo.

View the Full Release: https://www.pcmicorp.com/2025/11/pcmi-strengthens-fi-platform-leadership-with-acquisition-of-stoneeagle-enterprise-solutions-business-unit/

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Rely Home Receives Investment from H.I.G. Capital

Rely Home, a leading nationwide home warranty provider, is pleased to announce it has received an investment from an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative investment firm.

Rely Home operates across all 50 states through a network of independent, affiliated technicians under its three brands: Choice Home Warranty, Home Warranty of America, and Home Service Club.

Full Release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rely-home-receives-investment-from-hig-capital-302612188.html