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Utah Amends Service Contract Regulations

Utah Code, 31A-6a, Chapter 6a Service Contracts has been amended and expands the definition of a Service Contract Reimbursement Policy or Reimbursement Insurance Policy to now read:

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Opendoor adds money-back guarantee, warranties to home sales

San Francisco-based Opendoor, the online residential home buying and selling website, offers a new program offering a money-back guarantee and warranties.

Source:  http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2016/06/07/opendoor-adds-money-back-guarantee-warranties-to.html

What You Need to Know About a Home Warranty

Whether you’re buying or selling, a home warranty can keep surprise expenses from leaving you strapped for cash.

Source:  http://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/articles/what-you-need-to-know-about-a-home-warranty/

Allied Solutions enhances Mechanical Breakdown Protection services – CUInsight

Escalating their longstanding commitment to the credit union community, Allied Solutions announced their strategic partnership with Interstate National to enhance their Mechanical Breakdown Protection program.

Source:  https://www.cuinsight.com/press-release/allied-solutions-enhances-mechanical-breakdown-protection-services

Bankers Warranty Group Partners with Rockler Woodworking and Hardware

Bankers Warranty Group is launching a new program covering woodworking and hardware tools with Rockler, a nationwide hardware company headquartered in Minnesota with 32 stores.

Source:  http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bankers-warranty-group-partners-with-rockler-woodworking-and-hardware-300279772.html

Should you buy an extended warranty?

Although it is tempting to want to protect yourself, you need to consider if the cost is worth the protection these warranties provide

Source:  http://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/contributor/2016/06/06/should-you-buy-extended-warranty/85283922/

Assurant Names Richard S. Dziadzio Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Mandate underscores organization’s drive toward global enterprise model

NEW YORK, June 1, 2016 — Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global provider of risk management solutions, today announced the appointment of Richard S. Dziadzio to the role of chief financial officer and treasurer, effective July 18, 2016. Dziadzio joins Assurant from QBE North America where he most recently served as CFO, and helped lead the company’s transformation strategy. Continue reading

What You Need to Know About Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Car Programs

Great article outlining benefits and options for Certified Pre-Owned Programs.

Source:  http://www.caranddriver.com/features/what-you-need-to-know-about-certified-pre-owned-cpo-car-programs-feature

EasyCare Names New National Director of New Business Opportunities

EasyCare has appointed Rob Mirra as national director of new business opportunities.

Source:  http://www.fi-magazine.com/news/story/2016/05/easycare-names-new-national-director-of-new-business-opportunities.aspx