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AI Dealer Agent Conference Set for September With Warranty News as Media Partner

AIDAC 2026 kicks off September 9 in Midtown Atlanta, offering dealer agents an opportunity to become AI experts and broker new partnerships with F&I and tech providers.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ATLANTA — The inaugural AI Dealer Agent Conference will be held Sept. 9–11, 2026, at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center in Midtown Atlanta, offering a full slate of training and networking opportunities for innovative dealer agents.

The event is hosted by ACE B2B in partnership with Dealer Agent News, AI Dealer News and Warranty News and sponsored by F&I and dealership technology providers. Agents will enjoy an agenda that features keynote addresses, a panel discussion and a series of workshops agents can attend to earn ACE AI Agent certification onsite.

DAN and AID publisher Tariq Kamal urged agents to register by August 9 to take advantage of early-bird pricing and secure a room in the event’s discounted block. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a VIP college football giveaway that includes tickets and chauffeured transportation to the Georgia Tech vs. Tennessee game on Sept. 12 as well as an extended hotel stay.

“AIDAC was built for agents who see the potential AI brings to F&I, the entire dealership enterprise and, of course, agency operations, reporting, prospecting and growth,” Kamal said. “The agents and executives who register are all telling us the same thing: We can’t wait to get started.”

To register or learn more, visit the event’s website.

StoneEagle Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer

Dallas, Texas – January 5, 2018:

StoneEagle is pleased to announce the appointment of Cindy Allen as the company’s new CEO. Cindy will be responsible for driving the company, and its innovative F&I solutions, to the next level, building on the momentum achieved by the StoneEagle team under Bobby Allen’s leadership.

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EFG Companies: F&I Industry Faces Murky 2017

EFG Companies executives believe regulatory rollback, plateauing sales, rising interest rates, and the push to change the in-dealership experience clouds the F&I industry’s future.

Source:  http://www.fi-magazine.com/news/story/2017/01/efg-companies-f-i-industry-faces-murky-future.aspx

F&I e-Rating & e-Contracting Provider, Over The Edge, Inc., Partners With Compliance Expert

OTE recently announced its partnership with Keith Whann, a national compliance expert and attorney.  Whann will help dealers, agents and TPAs navigate the regulatory environment while they sell and manage their own programs using OTE’S TechAssured system.

Source:  http://www.fi-magazine.com/news/story/2016/09/new-f-i-e-rating-e-contracting-provider-partners-with-compliance-expert.aspx

Over The Edge (OTE) offers a full suite of services including software development, design, branding, cloud services and administration consulting related to the automotive industry.

IAS Appoints New President and CEO

Leading Finance & Insurance provider IAS announced the appointment of Patrick Brown as president and CEO.  He succeeds Bob Corbin, who was named executive chairman.

Source:  http://www.fi-magazine.com/news/story/2016/09/ias-appoints-new-president-and-ceo.aspx

According to a recent study – Consumers want to learn about F&I products sooner

A new study by Cox Automotive suggests that educating consumers on F&I products before they enter the dealership may lead to more F&I sales…

Full Article:  http://www.autonews.com/article/20160727/FINANCE_AND_INSURANCE/307209998/consumers-want-to-learn-about-f%26i-products-sooner-study-finds

CFPB accuses some lenders of deceptive GAP, payment deferral ads

The CFPB’s Summer Supervisory Highlights report says one or more lenders are deceptive in their advertisements for GAP coverage and disclosures of payment deferral terms.

Full Article:  http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20160706/FINANCE_AND_INSURANCE/160709943/cfpb-accuses-some-lenders-of-deceptive-gap-payment-deferral-ads

F&I strategies for slow-growth days

F&I profit likely hasn’t reached its peak, insiders say, but most agree that its growth will slow. To maintain strong F&I revenue, dealerships should ensure that they offer the right product mix, thoroughly understand the products and the…

Full Article:  http://www.autonews.com/article/20160622/FINANCE_AND_INSURANCE/306229994/fi-strategies-for-slow-growth-days