HomeServe and CenterPoint Energy Launch New Coverage for Electric Vehicle Home Charging Protection Plan

HomeServe and CenterPoint Energy have partnered to launch an industry first product now available to CenterPoint’s Texas customers. Building on current repair service plan from HomeServe that covers problems with CenterPoint customers’ interior electric wiring, the new offering will allow residential customers with Electric Vehicles (EV) to add enhancement coverage for their home EV charging systems.

Full Release: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210324005077/en/HomeServe-and-CenterPoint-Energy-Launch-New-Coverage-for-Electric-Vehicle-Home-Charging-Protection-Plan

Fidelity Rewards Visa Card to Drop Auto Rental and Extended Warranty Benefits

The Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature card is ending its auto rental collision damage waiver and extended warranty protection benefits. Fidelity is adding access to ID Navigator from NortonLifeLock.

Full Article: https://www.investopedia.com/fidelity-swaps-two-popular-credit-card-perks-for-identity-theft-protection-5115345

MemberCare Launches Edge, Giving Credit Unions the Chance to Offer Even More Peace of Mind

NORCROSS, Ga. — February 23, 2021 — MemberCare, a leading provider of mechanical breakdown coverage designed exclusively for credit unions, announces the launch of Edge, a bundled suite of automotive protection products created to provide additional peace of mind for credit union members.

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Fry’s Electronics to Close

After nearly 36 years in business as the one-stop-shop and online resource for high-tech professionals across nine states and 31 stores, Fry’s Electronics, Inc. (“Fry’s” or “Company”), has made the difficult decision to shut down its operations and close its business permanently as a result of changes in the retail industry and the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Company will implement the shutdown through an orderly wind-down process that it believes will be in the best interests of the Company, its creditors, and other stakeholders.

Dealerscope Article: https://dealerscope.com/frys-electronics-is-going-out-of-business

JM&A Group’s New Inspect Now™ Program Aims to Streamline Claims Process and Improve Efficiency

Inspect Now™ is an innovative new virtual inspection process designed by JM&A Group to make the adjudication of claims more efficient and less time consuming. 

Read Full Release: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/02/16/2176489/0/en/JM-A-Group-s-New-Inspect-Now-Program-Aims-to-Streamline-Claims-Process-and-Improve-Efficiency.html

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National Home Warranty Day Witnesses Launch of Tend, The New Modern Approach in Delivering Customer Choice and Experience

Centricity announces its new business and product line, TendTM, bringing homeowners a modern way to obtain comprehensive home and electronics warranty coverage.

Full Release: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/02/10/2172975/0/en/National-Home-Warranty-Day-Witnesses-Launch-of-Tend-The-New-Modern-Approach-in-Delivering-Customer-Choice-and-Experience.html

Asurion Home+ Launches Fast Claims Reimbursements Through PayPal, Venmo and More

Asurion Home+ is the First Tech Protection Plan to Offer Customers Same-Day Electronic Reimbursements to Get Them Back Up and Running with Their Tech Fast

Full Release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/asurion-home-launches-fast-claims-reimbursements-through-paypal-venmo-and-more-301220446.html

Clyde’s Executive Power Lunch With Alibaba’s John Caplan

For our first Executive Power Lunch, we brought together John Caplan, Clyde board member and Alibaba.com’s President of North America & Europe and Brandon Gell, Clyde’s CEO and cofounder. The pair discussed the characteristics of a great team, how to build one through hiring, and how to lead one with your board and advisors.

Full Article and Videos: https://www.joinclyde.com/blog/clydes-executive-power-lunch-with-alibabas-john-caplan