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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.
Pat Ryan and Associates introduce reinsurance programs to dealerships.
Pat Ryan and Associates introduce first independent insured service contract program.
Ryan Insurance Group acquires two best in class training companies and launches consulting and dealership 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 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.
Resource Automotive launches QCertified® - a certified pre-owned warranty program developed by input from dealers.
Onex buys Aon Warranty Group and develops a new corporate identity, The Warranty Group. Resource Automotive launches LuxcareXT®, an interior and exterior protection product.
Resource Automotive launches Lease Protect, end of lease protection for new and manufacturer CPO vehicles.
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.
Assurant expands its career development program by launching new advanced training courses for experienced F&I employees.
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.