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EFG Companies and Northwood University Tackle Industry Deficit of Reinsurance Knowledge

Students learn dealer reinsurance strategies around wealth creation, family trust planning and business expansion

EFG Companies, the innovator behind the award-winning Hyundai Assurance program,  taught Northwood University’s inaugural reinsurance class at the university’s Michigan campus on Apr. 20 and 21.  Northwood University is home to the only accredited retail automotive marketing and management program in the U.S. 

The two-part curriculum took students from the most basic definitions of traditional insurance (e.g. premium, commission, reserve, etc); to an overview of reinsurable F&I products like service contracts. This included global reinsurance domiciles all the way through to a comparative analysis of Controlled Foreign Corporations (CFC) and Non-Controlled Foreign Corporations (NCFC), as well as tax implications and reporting.  The course consisted of instructor-led lectures and discussions, with a final exam that is a component of the students’ final semester grade.  The course instructor, EFG’s Karen Klees, who is a reinsurance and certified consumer credit compliance specialist, will act as an ongoing professional resource for Northwood’s faculty and students.

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EFG Announces Number One National Ranking

Automotive News lists EFG Client, Bob Moore Auto Group, as leader of top 25 U.S. auto groups-

bob moore logoEFG Companies, the innovator behind the award-winning Hyundai Assurance program, was recognized today by Bob Moore Auto Group as the foundational reason for their Automotive News ranking as the national leader in F&I revenue per retail unit (PRU) among the top 125 U.S. dealership groups.

The auto group not only carries a full portfolio of EFG’s F&I products, but also relies on the innovator for strategic services, such as compliance; reinsurance and risk management; sales and F&I training; F&I development; talent recruitment; pay plan development; full claims administration; and, technology services such as e-contracting and remittance.

“We truly value our strategic partnership with EFG, which has enabled us to offer our customers valuable products that protect them from the costs of unexpected vehicle repairs, and helps preserve the value of their vehicle over time, “said Curtis Hayes, Chief Financial Officer, Bob Moore Auto Group.   “EFG’s objective, professional counsel has enabled us to evolve and strengthen our business processes with innovative solutions and products, and their engagement model is not replicable by any other product provider, in my opinion.”

EFG built its reputation on delivering products that provide valuable protection to the consumer, fostering greater customer loyalty while increasing income opportunities for the dealer.  The company continues to raise the bar on delivering value to their clients.  Earlier this year, EFG was recognized as the only product provider of size to AFIP certify its entire field team.  The company was also awarded the Blue Seal of Excellence by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence – again, the only product provider to gain this recognition.

“Our engagement with Bob Moore Auto Group has pushed EFG’s innovation, and inspired us to set very ambitious targets that have translated into providing even greater value to our clients across the board,” said John Stephens, Senior Vice President of EFG Dealer Services.  “Many product providers go into dealerships with the number one goal of selling product, and secondary goal of serving as a strategic partner.  Our philosophy and model is just the opposite.  If we are providing valuable council and business insights that affect our clients’ entire operation, then the product production level should take care of itself.  I can tell you from having served as a general manager and general sales manager for more than 15 years that EFG’s model delivers an extremely unique value proposition to the client.”

EFG has additionally developed several proprietary technology platforms in its quest to be the most effortless and efficient third-party administrator in the industry.  Working directly with their clients, they have developed proprietary contract automation; online cancellation quoting and cancelling; and, the EFG’s Parts Wizard that identifies the highest quality parts from suppliers across the nation at the lowest price in real-time.  Its client portal, EFG DRIVE, is set to launch in Q4 of this year.