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Protective Auto Warranty and Insurance Solutions

Assurant is your trusted partner for automotive solutions

Vehicle Protection Services Overview

In the changing auto industry, you need a partner that can help you navigate what comes ahead. Assurant helps grow your business by offering the latest vehicle protection products that exceed customer expectations, empower your sales teams with interactive training and help optimize your current operations. With dealer programs tailored to your specific needs, we can help you unlock tomorrow’s value, today. 

Dealers

Increase PVR and overall F&I performance with the right dealer services partner. 

Agents

Position your dealers for success with unmatched F&I products, programs, and support.

Financial Institutions

Give your credit unions a VSC option that’s backed by expert training and support.

Third Party Administrators (TPAs)

Get more than just an underwriter. Get the resources and superior service you need.

The Automotive Training Academy by Assurant

Get immediate-impact training that drives PVR and team performance

Manufacturers

Put decades of experience, expertise, and innovation behind your operations. 

What Makes Assurant's Auto Expertise Stand Out?

  • 53 Million

    cars protected worldwide
  • 50+

    years’ auto experience

  • Fortune 500 company

    Fortune 500 Company
  • A-rated

    underwriter
  • 53 Million

    cars protected worldwide
  • 50+

    years’ auto experience

  • Fortune 500 company

    Fortune 500 Company
  • A-rated

    underwriter

Latest Automotive Insights

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What to Look for at NADA 2024

The NADA conference is right around the corner, and Jeff Strickland, SVP, Assurant Dealer Services is looking forward to what we’ll see there. Here's his thoughts on what the buzz will be about on the show floor.

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Dealers: Are You in the Right Profit Participation Model?

Benefits of dealer participation programs in automotive industry, reinsurance to dealer obligor.

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The road to increased F&I profitability

Our latest research can be used by dealers to support today’s knowledgeable and digitally savvy car buyers.

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Auto Industry Insights

Assurant Resource Automotive is now Assurant Dealer Services

A lot has changed over the years, but we've kept our commitment to providing innovative solutions that help you grow your business.

Pat Ryan and Associates

Pat Ryan and Associates forms, laying the foundation for The Warranty Group. They’re the first to sell credit insurance and warranties through auto dealers, creating the concept of F&I offices at dealerships.

 

Reinsurance

Pat Ryan and Associates introduce reinsurance programs to dealerships.

Service Contracts

Pat Ryan and Associates introduce first independent insured service contract program.

Best in Class Training

Ryan Insurance Group acquires two best in class training companies and launches consulting and dealership training.

F&I Training

Ryan Insurance Group expands training competencies with Variable & Fixed Operations to standardize and optimize functionality and customer service, selling techniques and compliance.

Resource Automotive

Resource Automotive forms as an umbrella for two auto businesses and an auto consulting business under Aon Warranty Group (formerly Pat Ryan and Associates) to help dealers realize potential with a comprehensive menu of F&I programs. That year, First Extended Service Corporation was also purchased elevating our offerings for dealers

 

Investing in New Products

Resource Automotive launches QCertified® - a certified pre-owned warranty program developed by input from dealers.

A New Identity

Onex buys Aon Warranty Group and develops a new corporate identity, The Warranty Group. Resource Automotive launches LuxcareXT®, an interior and exterior protection product.

Lease Protect

Resource Automotive launches Lease Protect, end of lease protection for new and manufacturer CPO vehicles.

A New Era

Assurant acquires The Warranty Group, creating a global leader in vehicle protection services.

That year,The Mechanic 2.0 launches, a newly enhanced vehicle service contract that significantly expands the term and mileage options of its flagship The Mechanic offering. A monthly subscription option for vehicle service contracts launches as part of The Mechanic 2.0.

Building Out Our Differentiated Capabilities

Assurant expands its career development program by launching new advanced training courses for experienced F&I employees.

Virtual Learning Platform & Pocket Geek Auto

Assurant launches Virtual Learning Platform with Virtual Coach for F&I and other core skills. Assurant's customer loyalty app, Pocket Geek Auto, pilots with dealers.

Assurant Resource Automotive is now Assurant Dealer Services

The dealership model is always evolving and so are we. Assurant Resource Automotive renamed Assurant Dealer Services.
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