Category Archives: Appliance & Electronics

Centricity and Encompass Further Align to Simplify Parts Procurement for Warranty Repairs

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.

Full Article:  https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/08/08/1081577/0/en/Centricity-and-Encompass-Further-Align-to-Simplify-Parts-Procurement-for-Warranty-Repairs.html

8th Annual Extended Warranty and Service Contract Innovations Event – September 13-15, 2017

Connectivity is today’s key success ingredient in service contract & warranty customer care. Hear from Amazon, Microsoft, GM, GE, Electrolux, and AMT Warranty about Customer Care in the New Digital Age and how connectivity is dramatically transforming the Warranty and Service Contract industry. We are proud to announce the 2017 agenda for this highly acclaimed 8th Annual Extended Warranty and Service Contract Innovations event, taking place September 13-15, 2017, at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Use WN300 for a $300 discount. Register today at: http://www.warrantyinnovations.com.

Don’t miss hearing from 40 top industry leaders from multiple key industries in the extended warranty/service contract market. This all new event features ground breaking innovations ranging from sales, marketing, coverage, new technologies to customer experience, risk, legal, and global ventures.

List of 2017 Speakers at the Extended Warranty and Service Contract Innovations Summit

8th Annual Extended Warranty and Service Contract Innovations Event

Connectivity is today’s key success ingredient in service contract & warranty customer care. Hear from Amazon, Microsoft, GM, GE, Electrolux, and AMT Warranty about Customer Care in the New Digital Age and how connectivity is dramatically transforming the Warranty and Service Contract industry. We are proud to announce the 2017 agenda for this highly acclaimed 8th Annual Extended Warranty and Service Contract Innovations event, taking place September 13-15, 2017, at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Use WN300 for a $300 discount. Register today at: http://www.warrantyinnovations.com.

Don’t miss hearing from 40 top industry leaders from multiple key industries in the extended warranty/service contract market. This all new event features ground breaking innovations ranging from sales, marketing, coverage, new technologies to customer experience, risk, legal, and global ventures.

List of 2017 Speakers

Eric Arnum, Warranty Week
Chad Bernstein, Hendrick Autoguard, Inc.
Darius Bullock, Electrolux North America
Brian T. Casey, Locke Lord LLP
Christine Dorton, GE Appliances
Kirsten Elsworth, Ally Financial – Insurance Operations
Brian Feldman, Spencer Re
Miguel Fernández, Claimbot
David Froning, SAS
Mark Frye, Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.
Jocelyn Getson, Centricity
Stacy Golden, Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.
David Gregory, Amazon
Steve Gusa, Sears Holdings Corporation
Erik Hickly, Microsoft
Ashok Kartham, Mize
Larry King, Ford Motor Company
Jonathan Kyle, SquareTrade
Aleem Lakhani, AMT Warranty Corporation
Julie Lohmeier, Pivotal Home Solutions
Aaron E. Lunt, The Warranty Group
Ken Mac, General Motors
Timothy J. Meenan, SCIC (Service Contract Industry Council)
Greg E. Mitchell, Frost Brown Todd LLC
Dawn E. Morris, Centricity
Trish Briscoe Myers, EFG Companies
Nick Palmer, ICON Health and Fitness/UTS
Rodney Rahl, Nebraska Furniture Mart
Lisa R. Ray, Ally
Daniel Raycroft, PCMI Corporation
Patrick Scheen, Accentf(x) Marketing
Lee Senderov, YourMechanic
John Sessions, Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.
Mark Shaw, Nebraska Furniture Mart
James Slazas, ConsenSys
Sean Stapleton, AmTrust Financial Company
Angie Tuglus, Ally Insurance
Jesse D. Wilson, Frost Brown Todd LLC

8th Annual Extended Warranty and Service Contract Innovations Event

Connectivity is today’s key success ingredient in service contract & warranty customer care. Hear from Amazon, Microsoft, GM, GE, Electrolux, and AMT Warranty about Customer Care in the New Digital Age and how connectivity is dramatically transforming the Warranty and Service Contract industry. We are proud to announce the 2017 agenda for this highly acclaimed 8th Annual Extended Warranty and Service Contract Innovations event, taking place September 13-15, 2017, at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Use WN300 for a $300 discount. Register today at: http://www.warrantyinnovations.com.

Don’t miss hearing from 40 top industry leaders from multiple key industries in the extended warranty/service contract market. This all new event features ground breaking innovations ranging from sales, marketing, coverage, new technologies to customer experience, risk, legal, and global ventures.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants acquires After, Inc.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the acquisition of After, Inc. – a product warranty analytics firm based in Norwalk, Conn.

Source:  http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/epic-acquires-product-warranty-analytics-specialist-after-inc-300475503.html

PSG launches Home and Auto Deductible Reimbursement Programs

Personal Safeguards Group, LLC, a leading specialty insurance and warranty advisory and brokerage firm, launches a new Auto and Home Deductible Reimbursement Insurance solution for Affinity Marketers, OEMs, Financial Services firms and Sellers.

Auto Deductible Reimbursement Insurance

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Safeware Says Unlucky Accidents Cause Damage to Consumer Electronics

Some of Safeware’s customers don’t seem to have luck on their side as devices experience uncommon types of accidental damage.

Full Article:  http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/safeware-says-unlucky-accidents-cause-damage-to-consumer-electronics-2199021.htm

ServiceBench® Rolls Out Warranty Claims System with HVAC Manufacturer

ServiceBench, the leading provider of integrated service management solutions, announced a contract win with Tradewinds Climate Systems® the world’s largest manufacturer of specialized heating, ventilation and air conditioning products.

Source:  http://finance.yahoo.com/news/servicebench-rolls-warranty-claims-system-131000597.html

Fortegra Introduces Sanjay Vara as Executive VP and Chief Underwriting Officer

Vara brings nearly 30 years of experience to Fortegra’s specialty programs underwriting division

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (January 24, 2016) – Fortegra®, a leading specialty insurer and a subsidiary of Tiptree Financial Inc. (NASDAQ: TIPT), today announces the addition of Sanjay Vara as Executive Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer for Consumer Products. Sanjay will continue to expand the scope of programs underwritten through Fortegra, and work to grow the company’s international presence.

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Product Warranty Insurance

Product Warranty Insurance may help companies seeking options to offer clients a longer product limited warranty versus their traditional warranty.  Product Warranty Insurance or a Service Contract program may offer a solution to increase the warranty – yet transfer the risk to an insurance company or service contract provider.

Source:  http://productwarrantyinsurance.com