Another in a never-ending example of problems with some Home Warranty companies. Denying a claim after years of paying for it and calling it a manufacturer’s defect.
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The Fourth Annual Warranty & Service Contract Innovations for Vehicle, Home, Smart Products & Consumer Goods – March 26-27, 2025
Deep dive into all key ingredients for creating winning warranty & service contracts for vehicles, home, appliance, mobile, electronics & other consumer markets
Crowne Plaza® New Orleans French Quarter – Astor New Orleans, Louisiana
About The Event
Join us for the Warranty & Service Contract Innovations for Vehicle, Home, Smart Products & Consumer Goods – a deep dive into all 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.
The all-new agenda features riveting case studies and timely panel discussions. Plus, you’ll want to participate in the always-popular industry-specific roundtable discussion groups, and hot off-the-press market news flashes from Warranty Week.
Full Details: https://www.ssn-email.com/ssn/warr16/web.html
Unlicensed Auto Warranty Company Ordered to Cease-and-Desist Operations in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) has issued a Cease-and-Desist Order against Select Auto Inc., doing business as Select Auto Protect, due to the unauthorized sale of auto warranty contracts in Oklahoma.
Full Release: https://www.oid.ok.gov/release_012425/
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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Maine’s Implied Warranty Law should not fly below radar
Most consumer goods bought in Maine have an implied warranty of four years. Retailers and service contract providers need to take note of whether they are selling programs on products that this law already covers.
Full Article: https://www.pressherald.com/2024/12/22/letter-be-aware-of-maines-implied-warranty-law/
Colorado prosecutors shut down, sue vehicle warranty business
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.
Colorado AG Weiser sues Colorado Springs company for alleged car warranty fraud
AG Weiser filed a lawsuit against Champion Car Warranty and the company’s owners
Full Story: https://www.fox21news.com/news/ag-weiser-sues-cos-company-for-alleged-car-warranty-fraud/
New Legislation Increases Protection Offerings for Missourians
Missouri lawmakers furthered the protections for consumer finances by signing a new law that affords additional options for people looking to keep their budgets safe.
Full Article: https://gapalliance.org/new-legislation-increases-protection-offerings-for-missourians/
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