Maryland HB1046: Vehicle Service Contract Technical Service Bulletin Restrictions Effective October 1, 2025

Maryland House Bill 1046, signed into law on April 22, 2025, and effective October 1, 2025, protects consumers by prohibiting certain practices, including:

  • Mechanical repair contracts cannot exclude coverage solely because a technical service bulletin identifies the issue
  • Vehicle Service Contract obligors/providers denying claims solely based on repairs being listed in technical service bulletins

This law significantly protects consumers by preventing certain coverage exclusions in vehicle service contracts.

Full Text: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/fnotes/bil_0006/hb1046.pdf

MAPconnected to Host Industry Round Robin on Improving Warranty Coverage Accuracy 

Virtual event brings together OEMs and industry leaders to benchmark best practices and explore current and future technology strategies. 

Detroit, MI — MAPconnected, the leading peer network for service and warranty professionals, announced its upcoming virtual roundtable: 

“Improving Warranty Coverage Accuracy: Events That Determine Warrantability”, scheduled for August 14, 2025. 

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Arizona Substantive Policy Statement 2025-03 (INS)

Arizona’s Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions recently issued a Bulletin to address unpermitted entities that appear to be engaging in conduct that may require a permit issued by the Department under Arizona law. This Bulletin is intended to guide insurers on complying with Arizona Service Contract regulations.

The Department emphasizes that entities offering service contracts must obtain a service company permit. 

The Department has observed a number of insurance contracts that include coverages for individual consumer products that meet the definition of a service contract under Arizona law. See A.R.S. § 20-1095(7). The coverages are being provided by insurers that have not obtained the required permit to offer service contracts. See A.R.S. § 20-1095.01.

Full Bulletin: https://difi.az.gov/sites/default/files/RegulatoryBulletin2025-03_ServiceContracts.pdf

Washington State Service Contract Provider Update

Effective July 27, 2025, Washington State will allow service contract providers to use multiple reimbursement insurance policies (CLIP) as forms of indemnity.

Service contractor providers may now use more than one reimbursement insurance policy (CLIP) as a form of indemnity. A service contract must be insured by only one CLIP. You can’t insure the same service contract on more than one CLIP; however, you can use multiple CLIPs to cover the same category of service contract.

Source Article: https://www.insurance.wa.gov/insurers-regulated-entities/company-registration-and-renewal/company-registration-and-renewal-service-contract-providers

Meramec Secure® Platform Enables Innovative CLIP-Backed Recruitment Guarantee, Enhancing Talent Retention Strategies

Meramec Secure, Inc. announces the launch of a new client program focused on the recruiting industry, integrating contractual liability insurance policies (CLIP) into recruitment solutions. This enables recruiting firms to offer strong, money-back retention guarantees for new employee placements. The initiative represents a major step forward in talent acquisition assurance, providing clients with meaningful financial protection and enhancing trust in recruitment service providers.

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SellMore Protection Unveils a Smarter Way to Sell F&I Products

SellMore Protection, a forward-thinking leader in F&I tech, is excited to announce the
official launch of its next-generation F&I product platform – a modern, dealer-first solution designed to drive more revenue, streamline operations, and enhance the customer experience.

Built from scratch with real-world challenges in mind, the platform gives dealerships and TPAs the edge they need to grow faster and sell smarter. Whether your goal is to increase penetration, improve PVR, or simply close more post-sale opportunities, SellMore delivers the tools to make it happen.

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16th Annual Extended Warranty & Service Contract Innovations

October 27-29, 2025, The Drake, Chicago, Illinois

The next evolution in warranties and service contracts is here—are you ready? From vehicles and home to mobile, electronics, and appliances—this year’s event is packed with innovations. Join us for The 16th Annual Extended Warranty & Service Contract Innovations, www.warrantyinnovations.com scheduled for October 27-29, 2025, The Drake, Chicago, Illinois.

Warranty News readers use promotion code WN300 for $300 off!

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Once Insurance Partners With Retailers To Embed Jewelry Protection at Checkout

Once Insurance Group has launched embedded jewelry protection at retail checkout, offering five-year coverage with no appraisals or renewals. The digital service expands access to affordable valuables insurance and marks the company’s first U.S. retail integrations.

Full Release: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/06/30/3107941/0/en/Once-Insurance-Partners-With-Retailers-To-Embed-Jewelry-Protection-at-Checkout.html

Stellantis’ Ram brand to offer industry-leading pickup truck warranty as part of turnaround plan

Ram Trucks plans to introduce an industry-leading warranty across its 2026 vehicle lineup this year

The warranty covers the engine, transmission, transfer case, driveshafts, differentials and axles for 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first

It replaces Ram’s current five-year or 60,000-mile warranty, which is relatively standard for full-size pickup trucks across the automotive industry

Full Article: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/18/ram-pickup-truck-warranty.html