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Capital Z acquires Portfolio Group Inc. from Frontenac Company LLC.

Dallas based independent provider of F&I solutions to automotive dealers across the US acquired by Capital Z.

Source: http://www.autodealermonthly.com/channel/dps-office/news/story/2016/07/capital-z-acquires-portfolio-group.aspx

Know What’s Covered Under Your Furniture Warranty Plan

NBC 7 Responds to an elderly couple after they bought a new recliner under warranty and the chair began to peel away in less than two years.

Full Article:  http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/peeling-furniture-bonded-leather-386555481.html

Appliance Advantage Plan Launched for New Homeowners

Bankers Warranty Group (BWG) and Bonded Builders Warranty Group (BBWG) Launch Appliance Advantage Plan for New Homeowners offering long term coverage for major appliances and HVAC systems.

Full release:  http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/appliance-advantage-plan-launched-for-new-homeowners-300299935.html

Airstream Partners With Phoenix American To Launch Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty

Full Article:  http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/airstream-partners-with-phoenix-american-to-launch-airstream-certified-pre-owned-limited-warranty-300296503.html

U.S. auto sales this year to fall short of 2015 record, LMC says

U.S. sales of cars and light trucks this year will fall short of 2015’s record in the first annual decline in seven years…

Article:  http://www.autonews.com/article/20160712/RETAIL01/307129884/u-s-auto-sales-this-year-to-fall-short-of-2015-record-lmc-says

Consumers left without warranties as text on receipts fades away

Consumers are struggling to return goods to shops after it emerged that receipts issued by some of Britain’s biggest retailers are fading within weeks.

Article:  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/10/consumers-left-without-warranty-as-text-on-receipts-fades-away/

2-10 Home Buyers Warranty’s Mike Bartosch Elected President of National Home Service Contract Association

Michael Bartosch, president of 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty® (2-10 HBW®) (http://www.2-10.com) Resale Division, an industry-leading provider of new construction structural warranties and systems and appliances coverage for new and existing homes, has been named president of the National Home Service Contract Association (NHSCA), a national non-profit 501(c) (6) organization serving home service contract providers and consumer interests.

Full Article:  http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/07/prweb13538664.htm#!