Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed a lawsuit on February 22, 2016 against a Missouri-based auto service contract company for deceptive tactics. This is at least the second complaint filed in as many years by the Minnesota Attorney General against…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Soon after Thanksgiving makes hearts grateful and stomachs full, countless Americans’ thoughts turn to Black Friday shopping deals. That’s when pricey electronics and other high-end items are finally within reach – and when smart shoppers take the…
With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, Americans know one thing for sure: Summertime has arrived. The transition from spring to summer brings trips to the beach, family road trips and more. It also means many consumers will purchase…
Just in time for the holidays, SCIC has released a parody video that demonstrates all the reasons why consumers should consider service contracts when shopping for expensive items this holiday season. Check it out the video below! https://go-scic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/SCIC1080.mp4
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Time really is money, and as the holiday shopping season begins, a new survey shows that more than two-thirds of American consumers would be willing to spend a little more money to save time and avoid hassle…
Buyers, sellers and their respective agents don’t want to worry about things that break or malfunction in the home after the sale closes. A home warranty policy — for specific systems and items — can give peace of mind to…
Lots of people who buy electronics avoid extended warranties, but in some cases they're worth considering, an expert says. David Soberman, a strategic marketing professor for the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, wrote his thesis on…
By: Tim Meenan, Service Contract Industry Council Executive Director and General Counsel Think about a typical morning routine: You wake up in a comfortably cool home, thanks to your air conditioning system. Next, you probably check your smart phone for…
By: Tim Meenan, Service Contract Industry Council Executive Director and General Counsel Your recent article “Why you should avoid home warranties” does a great disservice to the countless satisfied consumers who have realized tremendous savings thanks to their home warranties,…
Deciding whether to buy an extended warranty for your vehicle can be difficult. It’s a gamble: Do you bite the bullet now and breathe a sigh of relief if and when your radiator blows? Or do you resist the salesman’s…