ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – American Auto Guardian, Inc. (“AAGI”) announced its partnership with United Development Systems, Inc. (“UDS”). This strategic affiliation will provide a more local presence of the seven-year winner of Top F&I Trainer in the nation. As part of its corporate evolution, AAGI’s Performance Services department has been created. This department will encompass the … Read More »

SOUTHFIELD – Provider Exchange Network (PEN), a division of Open Dealer Exchange, LLC, announced integration with AUL to offer dealers the ability to rate and contract for AUL F&I products directly through the dealer system. The connectivity to PEN enables F&I aftermarket product e-contracting directly from the dealer software. Embedded into the system, e-contracting functions … Read More »

JEFFERSON CITY – Darain Atkinson, one of the two brothers who co-owned and operated US Fidelis, pleaded guilty to misleading customers in the St. Louis area and nationally. Missouri’s Attorney General Chris Koster’s announcement outlined a range of violations, including keeping refunds owed to customers; leading customers to believe that contracts covered more vehicle repairs … Read More »

COLLEYVILLE -The Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals (AFIP) announced that Judy Vann Karstadt, President of JV Solutions and NJCAR Academy Director of Training, is the first person in the United States to successfully complete the newly released AFIP Certification Program Master Course final exam. In his congratulatory remarks, AFIP Executive Director David Robertson underscored … Read More »

HOUSTON – GSFSGroup announced that Dianna Dryer has been appointed Chief Financial Officer to further position the company for continued growth and the development of its national footprint. Ms. Dryer’s priorities will include leading the GSFSGroup’s efforts to develop new programs and sustainable backend processes that will enable GSFSGroup to serve its current and potential … Read More »

Reahard & Associates, an F&I training and consulting company based in Soddy Daisy, TN, has been named the recipient of this year’s Platinum Award in the Finance and Insurance Trainer category of the Auto Dealer Monthly 2012 Dealers’ Choice Awards. “The Dealers’ Choice Award brings some well-deserved recognition to the companies dealerships rely on every … Read More »