EFG Companies and Northwood University Announce F&I Innovator of the Year Competition Judges

DALLAS, Texas – EFG Companies, the innovator behind the award-winning Hyundai Assurance program, together with Northwood University, today announced the judging panel in the 2016 F&I Innovator of the Year competition. Representing all automotive brands spanning across the country, the 8-member blue-ribbon judging panel brings extensive experience and expertise in understanding consumer drivers in the F&I space ... Read More »

AE Launches New Blog by Rick McCormick

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Agent Entrepreneur announced the launch of “F&I Success,” a new blog authored by Rick McCormick, national account development manager for Reahard & Associates. The twice-monthly blog will focus on F&I training and best practices for independent general agents. “Agents are asking for more advice on building and maintaining productive F&I development ... Read More »

SouthwestRe Introduces Motorcycle Appearance Protection

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – SouthwestRe announced today that it has added Motorcycle Appearance Protection by PowerRev to its suite of F&I products. Motorcycle Appearance Protection is designed to keep motorcycles looking great long after they have left the showroom by guarding against conditions that can severely damage a motorcycle’s paint, chromed metal, and upholstery. “There are ... Read More »

AE Launches New Blog by Rick McCormick

EasyCare Appoints Steven Spivey as Director of New Agency Business Development

NORCROSS, Ga. – EasyCare, the leading provider of automotive F&I benefits, and dealer solutions that drive customer engagement and retention, announces the addition of Steven Spivey as Director of New Business Development. Spivey brings over 21 years of experience in implementing innovative training and professional development programs in the automotive industry. His background includes over ... Read More »

National Auto Care Named to Auto Remarketing Magazine’s Power 300

WESTERVILLE, OH – Westerville OH-based National Auto Care Corp. announced today that the company has been named to Auto Remarketing Magazine’s Power 300, a list of the most influential companies in the pre-owned automotive industry. The magazine refers to the Power 300 as a “collection of the industry’s heavy hitters,” and it includes companies from ... Read More »

EFG Companies and Northwood University Announce Student Competitors and F&I Mentors in 2016 F&I Innovator of the Year Competition

DALLAS, Texas – EFG Companies, the innovator behind the award-winning Hyundai Assurance program, together with Northwood University, today announced the student competitors and F&I mentors participating in the second annual F&I Innovator of the Year competition. Vying for $25,000 in prize money, this year’s 18 contestants hail from Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, ... Read More »

Keith Whann Joins Over the Edge Corp. as Outside General Counsel

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Over the Edge, a technology development/design company and creator of the TecAssured™ Software Suite, is pleased to announce its partnership with Keith Whann, a national compliance expert and attorney. Whann’s role will be to advise and consult clients as they use the company’s TecAssured system to easily create, sell, manage and administrate F&I, warranty and ... Read More »

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EFG Companies and Northwood University Launch 2nd-Annual F&I Innovator of the Year Competition

DALLAS, Texas – EFG Companies, the innovator behind the award-winning Hyundai Assurance program, together with Northwood University, today announced the launch of their second annual F&I Innovator of the Year Competition. Held during the fall semester each year, this competition leverages the out-of-the box thinking of today’s Gen Z college students, coupled with F&I industry leaders’ ... Read More »