Analyzing Safeware’s historic claims data reveals that almost 93% of claims received from K-12 customers are a result of accidental damage.
Kubota Invests in Enhanced Warranty System with Tavant
Kubota’s new warranty process, powered by the Tavant Warranty On-Demand platform, will benefit dealers nationwide.
Full Release: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180814005061/en/
The 9th Annual Extended Warranty & Service Contract Innovations National Forum
The 9th Annual Extended Warranty & Service Contract Innovations National Forum features over 40+ top flight speakers and many new multi-industry case studies. Join us for this highly acclaimed event providing comprehensive coverage on the full spectrum of your business processes. This year’s agenda focuses on:
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Fortegra Recruits Tom Scott as VP of Warranty Solutions
Industry Vet Set to Build Relationships with Company’s Consumer Product Clients
Full Article: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/3868149
ServiceBench Selected by Italy-Based Home Emergency Repair Company
ServiceBench®, the leading provider of integrated service management solutions for manufacturers and other service administrators, announced today it has signed a contract with HomeServe, a leader in home repair, maintenance and warranty services, to help HomeServe’s Italy division Assistenza Casa to improve customer service delivery throughout Italy.
Full release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/servicebench-selected-by-italy-based-home-emergency-repair-company-300688047.html
Discover’s Price Protection Is Latest Credit Card Benefit to Vanish
Discover confirmed that it would discontinue the price protection benefits on its cards on Oct. 31, 2018. The issuer eliminated several other ancillary benefits earlier this year — including extended warranty, purchase protection, return guarantee, auto rental coverage and flight accident insurance…
Full Article: https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/credit-cards/discover-will-eliminate-price-protection/
PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services Hires Dan Cantafi
PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services, a renewable energy program manager based in the U.S., has hired warranty and service agreement specialist Dan Cantafi as the firm’s senior vice president of sales and marketing.
Full Article: https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/east/2018/08/06/497169.htm
National Auto Care Acquired by Private Equity Firm
National Auto Care Corp. announced it will be acquired by Lovell Minnick Partners, a private equity firm with offices in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and New York. The acquisition is subject to receipt of standard regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Full Article: http://www.fi-magazine.com/news/story/2018/07/national-auto-care-acquired-by-private-equity-firm.aspx
A.M. Best Downgrades AmTrust As Insurer Prepares to Go Private
A.M. Best has downgraded its financial strength and credit ratings for insurer members of the AmTrust Group, not long after AmTrust Financial Services Inc. (AFSI) shareholders approved a $2.95 billion deal that will make it a private entity.
Full Article: https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2018/07/05/494220.htm
Fortegra to Bring Handset Protection Support to Viaero Wireless
New coverage options will provide added security for Viaero’s Apple customers
Fortegra Financial Corporation (“Fortegra”), a leading international specialty insurance holding company and subsidiary of Tiptree Inc. (NASDAQ:TIPT) (“Tiptree”), announced its new relationship with Viaero Wireless to offer additional handset protection for Viaero’s Apple customers.
Full release: http://blog.fortegra.com/fortegra-to-bring-handset-protection-support-to-viaero-wireless-