Category Archives: Home Warranty

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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Meramec Secure Launches Expanded Website Related to Use of a CLIP (Contractual Liability Insurance Policy)

Service Contracts, Limited Warranty, and Specialty Insurance and Service Programs

The site includes example uses for Service Contracts, Limited Warranties, Specialty Programs, and Service Programs, as well as example CLIP structures, profit participation options, and an example rate builder.

A CLIP is a great way to address regulatory and compliance requirements for Service Contracts. OEMs also use CLIPs to transfer risk off their balance sheets for their limited warranty programs. In addition, CLIPs are often an effective method to support service-oriented programs, including certain travel, event, and waiver programs.

View the site at https://contractualliabilityinsurance.com

ContractualLiabilityInsurance.com is a property of © Meramec Secure, Inc.

PCMI – New Home Warranty Feature: Flexible Installment Plans to Enhance Sales, Satisfaction, and Retention 

Transform your customer experience with our PCRS administration software’s customizable payment schedules. Offer home warranty plans with a variety of convenient options that reduce upfront costs and attract more buyers. Expand your product offering and meet the needs of all customers, regardless of their financial situation.

Read the entire article: New Home Warranty Feature: Flexible Installment Plans (pcmicorp.com)

The 15th Annual Extended Warranty & Service Contract Innovations

September 23-25, 2024, Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Illinois.

This year’s event takes a deep-dive into new frontiers in extended warranty and service contract innovations!

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Frontdoor, Inc. to Acquire 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty for $585 Million in Cash

Frontdoor acquiring leading provider of new home structural warranties;
Increases Frontdoor’s customers, revenue and earnings;
Opens new sales channel for home warranties;
Diversifies portfolio into an adjacent and growing category

Full Release: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240604637675/en