Category Archives: Automotive

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.

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Mike Frosch, President

email: mike@meramecsecure.com

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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/

Protective to Acquire Portfolio, Enhancing Dealer Wealth and F&I Solutions

Strategic acquisition strengthens Protective’s commitment to innovative finance and insurance offerings across automotive, RV, powersports, and marine products.

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Protective to Acquire Portfolio, Enhancing Dealer Wealth and F&I Solutions

Strategic acquisition strengthens Protective’s commitment to innovative finance and insurance offerings across automotive, RV, powersports, and marine products.

October 30, 2025 (Birmingham, Ala.) – Protective Life Corporation (Protective), a U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (TSE:8750), announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Portfolio Holding, Inc. (Portfolio) and its subsidiaries from Abry Partners. Portfolio is a leading provider of reinsurance management services and finance and insurance (F&I) products for dealers nationwide.

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Delaware Service Contract Bill Signed into Law

Delaware’s H 106 exempts service contracts and related products from insurance laws, defining scope and allowable incidental indemnities (e.g., towing, rental).

The bill states, “The offering, sale, or issuance of a service contract, vehicle theft protection product warranty, or maintenance agreement shall not be considered insurance or subject to the insurance laws of this state unless made expressly applicable thereto.”

Click here for the full text of H 106.

See Who’s Coming to the 16th Annual Extended Warranty & Service Contract Innovations Conference!

250+ Warranty Executives Already Registered

www.warrantyinnovations.com

The only event where innovation meets impact in extended warranties and service contracts. Whether you are focused on vehicles, homes, appliances, electronics, mobile, or other specialty markets, this is where leaders gather to share the strategies that future-proof products and services. Meet 250+ executives to learn who’s doing what and how!

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Transform Warranty Claims With Virtual Inspections  

📅 October 9 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET

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Driving Warranty Innovation: Smarter, Faster Claims For TPAs and OEMs 

Explore how top OEMs and TPAs are improving warranty claim speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency with secure, real-time virtual inspections. In this webinar, Truepic’s President & Co-founder, Craig Stack, will share how leading providers are streamlining claims review by replacing manual processes with verified photos and videos. Whether you’re looking to make faster decisions, eliminate unnecessary costs, or improve customer satisfaction, this session offers a practical look at how virtual inspection technology unlocks end-to-end optimization across the service lifecycle. 

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The 16th Annual Extended Warranty & Service Contract Innovations Conference

The 16th Annual Extended Warranty & Service Contract Innovations Conference https://www.warrantyinnovations.com/ returns to Chicago, hosted at the legendary Drake Hotel on October 27-28, 2025. 

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VinFast’s Decade of Coverage Brings Peace of Mind to Electric Vehicle Buyers

Vietnamese automaker VinFast is challenging Canada’s auto industry norms by offering a 10-year, 200,000-kilometre warranty on its electric vehicles.

Full Article: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250903210693/en/VinFasts-Decade-of-Coverage-Brings-Peace-of-Mind-to-Electric-Vehicle-Buyers

Skipping a Software Update in a GM Vehicle Could Cost Owners Later

Install the over-the-air update within 45 days, or a consumer risks potential damage from outdated software, which may not be covered under warranty.

Full Article: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65577744/over-the-air-software-update-problem-gm-warranty-details/

The Iowa Insurance Division Publishes Consumer Guidance on Service Contracts

The Iowa Insurance Division has published consumer guidance on service contracts (motor vehicle and residential), emphasizing the need to research providers, coverage limitations, and claim processes; awareness is recommended due to persistent marketing via calls and mailers.

The Iowa Insurance Division regulates two types of service contracts: motor vehicle and residential service contracts, also known as home warranties.  The article lists websites a consumer may use to confirm a seller is licensed.

Full Article: https://iid.iowa.gov/consumer-connection/2025-07-02/july-consumer-connection-service-contracts