Category Archives: Insurance Carriers

Extended Warranty and Service Contract Innovations

SSN has structured this event as a Virtual and In-Person event so you can safely register for the event today. If a continuing COVID-19 outbreak, self-quarantine rules and social distancing rules make it impossible to attend the in-person event, you will still benefit from our full agenda and all the networking opportunities at the virtual event.

Join us at the 11th Annual Extended Warranty & Service Contract Innovations! This year’s all new agenda takes a deep-dive into new frontiers in extended warranty and service contract innovations!

Event Highlights Include:

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Blurred Lines: Another Case of Service Contract v. Warranty v. Insurance Confusion

By Brian T. Casey and Jon L. Gillum

In a brand new opinion, the Oklahoma Supreme Court in Sparks v. Old Republic Home Protection Co., Inc. [1] held that what appeared (and was likely intended) to be a “service contract” was actually an insurance contract by way of also being a warranty, thereby preventing enforcement of an arbitration clause in the contract. Say what?

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Tiptree Financial (TIPT) to acquire Smart AutoCare

Tiptree Inc. (NASDAQ: TIPT) and Peter Masi announced that Tiptree Insurance has agreed to acquire Smart AutoCare, a rapidly growing vehicle warranty solutions provider led by its founder and CEO, Peter Masi…

Full Article: https://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Tiptree+Financial+%28TIPT%29+to+acquire+Smart+AutoCare/16251086.html

Generali specialty insurance division launches portable electronics insurance

Company adds portable electronics insurance to robust list of offerings and announces first partnership with a national retailer

New York, December 16, 2019: Generali Specialty Insurance Division (the Division) today announced that it will now be providing insurance policies on portable electronics through a partnership with national retailer, My Essentials.

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AmTrust Announces Promotion of Adam Karkowsky to President

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. announces the promotion of Adam Karkowsky to the role of President of AmTrust, reporting to Barry Zyskind, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AmTrust.

Press Release: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191205005911/en/AmTrust-Announces-Promotion-Adam-Karkowsky-President

CNA Announces Management Changes in Enterprise Risk Management and Warranty

Al Miralles, who served as CNA’s Chief Risk Officer since 2017, has been appointed President of CNA Warranty.

Full Release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cna-announces-management-changes-in-enterprise-risk-management-and-warranty-300938909.html

Generali US Branch launches specialty insurance division – begins offering warranty services worldwide

Company adds warranty services to robust list of offerings, will provide added protection to customers globally

New York, September 18, 2019: Generali US Branch, the US arm of Generali Group, a
leading insurance and financial services group with more than €500 billion in assets today announced the launch of their new Specialty Insurance Division which will focus on providing comprehensive warranty services and solutions.

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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Fortegra Financial Corporation’s Insurance Subsidiaries

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” of the rated operating subsidiaries of Fortegra Financial Corporation.

Full Release: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190719005256/en/Affirms-Credit-Ratings-Fortegra-Financial-Corporation%E2%80%99s-Insurance