Category Archives: Home Warranty

Using a Contractual Liability Insurance Policy (CLIP) for Limited Warranties or Service Guarantees

Businesses offering Limited Warranties or Service Guarantees frequently encounter the question, “What backs this warranty or guarantee?”

This question is critical to clients seeking peace of mind that something supports the warranty or guarantee beyond the company’s promise. In some cases, clients will not do business with a company that doesn’t have adequate backing for its promise or guarantee.

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Edina Realty to pay $3.5 million in home warranty settlement with MN AG’s Office

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office says a settlement has been reached with Edina Realty over alleged secret payments to promote home warranties.

Full Article: https://www.kimt.com/news/edina-realty-to-pay-3-5-million-in-home-warranty-settlement-with-mn-ags-office/article_129d3470-a68c-11ef-bc95-f3d6b2bd37ad.html

SSN is looking for speakers and panelists for The Third Annual Warranty & Service Contract Innovations for Vehicle, Home, Smart Products & Consumer Goods

March 26-27, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza® New Orleans French Quarter – Astor, New Orleans, Louisiana.

This innovative 2-track event takes a deep dive into all the key ingredients for creating winning warranty & service contracts for:

  • Vehicle,  Home, Appliance, Mobile, Electronics & Other Consumer Markets

Hear top industry leaders discuss tools and strategies for end-to end lifecycle solutions for:

  • Product Design, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Operations, Technology & Compliance
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Marcone Unifies Nationwide Technician Training

Program designed to boost industry expertise through shared standards

St. Louis, MO. (August 27, 2024) – Marcone announced its nationwide fall training program for technicians who rely on the distributor for equipment, repair parts and solutions in the appliance, HVAC, commercial kitchen, plumbing and pool/spa industries.

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Ohio AG Yost Sues NY-based Home Warranty Company, Alleging Deceptive Business Practices

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing First Premier Home Warranty and its owner, alleging that the New York-based company’s deceptive business practices have harmed Ohio consumers.

Full Article: https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/August-2024/AG-Yost-Sues-NY-based-Home-Warranty-Company-Allegi

New Hampshire Insurance Department Announces Passage of SB515: Enhanced Consumer Guarantee Contracts

The New Hampshire Insurance Department announced the passage and signing into law of SB515, legislation designed to enhance consumer protection through revised requirements for consumer guarantee contracts.

Full Release: https://www.insurance.nh.gov/news-and-media/new-hampshire-insurance-department-announces-passage-sb515-enhanced-consumer

Ironwood Warranty Group Adds HeadStart Warranty to Client Roster

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 8, 2024

LOUISVILLE, KY — Ironwood Warranty Group (IWG) is pleased to announce that HeadStart Warranty Group, a national warranty provider focused on home protection programs for consumers, has joined its growing list of clients. Ironwood Warranty Group will provide HeadStart with insurance and regulatory support that will enable them to expand their footprint to sell and market their warranty programs nationwide. Ironwood Warranty Group’s subsidiary, National Service Alliance (NSA), will provide Headstart with access to NSA’s proprietary integrated tech platform, IRIS. Connected to NSA’s national home service network, IRIS gives Headstart access to real-time data and tools to more easily and efficiently administer their home warranty programs.

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Ironwood Warranty Group Adds Guard Home Warranty to Client Roster

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 8, 2024

LOUISVILLE, KY — Ironwood Warranty Group has added Guard Home Warranty to its growing list of clients. Guard is a home warranty business with a focus on making the customer’s experience as painless as possible, protecting families from untimely and expensive repair or replacement costs to essential appliances and mechanical systems including HVAC repairs, appliance replacement, electrical issues and much more. Ironwood Warranty Group is providing insurance backed warranty and obligor support services, and the expertise to develop and gain approval of customized customer terms that allow homeowners to select the repair service they wish to use. 

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