We are pleased to announce that we have successfully completed integration to the PEN (Provider Exchange Network) Certified Interface allowing dealers to electronically rate, contract, and register contracts and other F&I products.

We are the first product provider on the F&I Administration Solutions, LLC platform to connect to the PEN Network. This connectivity allows F&I aftermarket product e-contracting directly from the dealer software, eliminating the need for the dealership user to access multiple applications. It also eliminates the need for dealers to re-enter important data in order to complete the transaction.

“We are pleased to take this step that provides our dealers with a tool to make their job easier,” said Jon Anderson, Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing at American Guardian Warranty.

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According to a poll taken by Consumer Reports, 40% of drivers postpone needed auto repairs, usually in an effort to save money. While seemingly thrifty, this delay can mean even more costly repairs down the road, and of course, a much higher safety risk. Read the rest of this entry »

Agent Entrepreneur recently interviewed our Senior VP of Marketing & Sales, Jon Anderson. Jon discusses the background of American Guardian Warranty, how AGW differs from other providers, the industry as a whole, the direction the company will head in the future, and even divulges a little bit about himself.

We decided to pull some snippets from the interview and showcase them here, or you can read the interview in its entirety here. Here’s what Jon had to say:

On AGW Products vs. Other Providers

“Simply put, we offer great value, great service, and great profitability to our customers. Our products help our dealerships provide great coverage and service to their customers. Customers keep coming back to the dealership, and buying another vehicle because of the service that they have received.”

On AGW Products That Will Drive Future Success

“I believe that there will continue to be an emphasis on simplicity of products. Not just offering more products, but offering products that innovate by combining benefits, are simpler and easier for the customer to use. We offer products that were once stand-alone products that now combine benefits of protecting the vehicle appearance, providing repair protection, and providing roadside assistance and other benefits to the customer.”

On How the Industry Has Changed

“Technology has taken a significantly greater role in the industry during prosperous and challenging economic times in allowing our company (as well as many others) to accomplish more with smaller cost structures. We can be more productive with less overhead, and give greater focus to our customers, programs, products, and the challenges of the business that are most important.”

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On Thursdays, we run a feature on a few of the latest in automotive recalls to help keep you safer on the roads. As always, visit recalls.gov for complete listings of recalls, automotive and otherwise.

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For those of you residing in Illinois, a new seat belt law will take effect in the new year.

The new legislation requires all passengers in the back seat to wear seat belts. Previously, backseat passengers over the age of 19 were exempt but with a stronger focus on automobile safety, that has changed. In 2010, 38 back seat passengers who were not wearing seat belts died in crashes in Illinois.

Marva Boyd, chief of staff for IDOT, says that unbelted passengers pose a danger to everyone inside the vehicle, “There have been incidents where passengers have been projected from vehicles, have been bounced around, and unfortunately sometimes when that happens, they can create other injuries or fatalities”. – WJBC

The new legislation starts January 1, 2012. Fines for violating this new law start at $25.

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