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SouthwestRe Wins 2017 Dealers’ Choice Gold Award for Service Contract Reinsurance

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – SouthwestRe is very pleased to announce that the Company has been awarded the prestigious Dealers’ Choice Gold Award for Service Contract Reinsurance. The Dealers’ Choice awards are determined by a survey sent to readers of Auto Dealer Today, and F&I and Showroom magazine. Voting was open solely to dealers and dealership personnel. ... Read More »

Portfolio Launches QUANTUM Vehicle Service Contract Covering Today’s Essential New Electronic Components

LAKE FOREST, Cali. – Portfolio announces the launch of its latest vehicle service contract, QUANTUM, which provides repair and/or replace coverage on electronic components that define the 21st Century driving experience. QUANTUM covers touch and display screens, Bluetooth components, driver assist detection and warning systems, parking sensors and assist systems, USB ports and power points, along ... Read More »

Auto/Mate Releases ‘The Auto Dealer’s Guide to Team Building’ Ebook

CarMax Looks to Expand Digital Retailing Push

Kurtis Orcutt Named President of ASI

Accelerated Service International (ASI) has appointed Kurtis Orcutt as president and projected exponential growth during his tenure. RICHARDSON, Texas — June 23, 2017 — Accelerated Service International (ASI) announced it has appointed Kurtis Orcutt as president, effective immediately. A 34-year veteran of the automotive retail and finance industry, Orcutt has served in leadership positions with ... Read More »

GWC Warranty Appoints Product Manager

WILKES-BARRE, Penn. – GWC Warranty, the best-in-class provider of used vehicle service contracts and related finance and insurance products sold through automotive dealers, announced the addition of Andrew Roke as its new Product Manager. As a member of the Marketing Department, Roke will be responsible for managing GWC’s suite of products while evaluating new opportunities ... Read More »

IPPI Distribution Systems to Offer 1st Equity Pay™ Auto Budget Payment Plan in Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas — In April of this year, IPPI Distribution Systems (IPPI) submitted its 1st Equity Pay™ Auto Budget Payment Plan to the Texas Department of Banking. The Texas State Department of Banking maintains specific rules and regulations regarding the marketing of financial services to Texas consumers. that the result is that IPPI is ... Read More »

John 'The F&I Professor' Vecchioni to Emcee Industry Summit

SF Conference Returns to Industry Summit

SouthwestRe’s First Automotive Standard, Xtended Care, and Limited Warranty Programs Now Include Coverage for Alternative-Fuel Vehicles

Albuquerque, NM – SouthwestRe announced today that it has made extensive updates to its First Automotive Standard, Xtended Care, Limited Warranty, and Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty programs. Chief among these updates is coverage to protect hybrid, all-electric, plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV), and fuel-cell vehicles. “SouthwestRe recognizes that the automotive world is rapidly changing,” said Jamie ... Read More »