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Cover image for a BOK Financial report titled “Timing the market: How avoiding volatility entirely can hurt long-term reinsurance program performance.” The image shows several road construction barricades with flashing amber warning lights lined up in a nighttime work zone. Beneath the image, red text explains that avoiding volatility can mean falling behind inflation and missing market rebounds that drive long-term surplus growth. The BOK Financial logo appears at the bottom right.
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Timing the Market Can Hurt Long-Term Program Performance

For dealer-owned reinsurance entities, avoiding volatility entirely can mean falling behind inflation and missing market rebounds that drive long term surplus growth. Missing just a handful of strong market days can materially impact cumulative returns—an important reminder for long horizon trust and investment strategies.

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NewsOctober 3, 2018

Edmunds: Auto Loan Interest Rates Climb Back to Pre-Recession Levels

With September in the books, Edmunds reported this week that interest rates have stayed above 5% for eight months in a row and now mirror levels not seen since before the Great Recession.

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NewsOctober 3, 2018

Black Book’s Retention Index Climbs to October 2016 Level

The firm’s Used Vehicle Retention Index for September increased by 1.9% from a year ago to 116, with all vehicle segments showing increases. The compact crossovers, mid-size crossovers, compact car, full-size pickup, and mid-size car segments were the main drivers.

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NewsOctober 3, 2018

Survey: Premium Audio Drives New-Car Selection

Premium-brand audio systems remain an important deciding factor for car buyers, according to the latest report from IHS Markit.

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NewsOctober 2, 2018

DealerSocket Reaches Major Milestone

The technology firm this week announced that more than 100 million vehicles have been sold through its software platforms since the company was founded out of the garage of co-founders Brad Perry and Jonathan Ord.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonOctober 2, 2018

Lessons Without the Pain

Three recent arbitration cases provide valuable guidance for dealers who prefer to learn their lessons from headlines rather than headaches.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoOctober 1, 2018

Calif. Governor Vetoes Dealer Protection Bill

In an unexpected decision, California Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a dealer protection bill unanimously passed by the California State Legislature. The sticking point was a 'complex formula' for determining dealer reimbursement on warranty and recall work.

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NewsOctober 1, 2018

Cox Automotive Acquires F&I Express

The unified companies will leverage a vast network of F&I product providers and new technology to innovate for dealers, agents, providers, and lenders.

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NewsOctober 1, 2018

Boston Volvo Celebrates Grand Opening of New Flagship Store

The opening marks the revival of the historic Allston building, located 61 North Beacon Street in Allston, Mass. The new store utilizes three floors of building, occupying 42,000 of the total 71,300 square feet.

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NewsOctober 1, 2018

Dealer Panels Set for Compliance Summit

The upcoming Compliance Summit will feature two panel discussions staffed by dealer counsel and personnel from around the nation.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoSeptember 27, 2018

Fed Reserve Approves Third Rate Hike of 2018

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates for the third time this year and signaled it will raise the cost of borrowing again in December. Industry economists said it will not get better for consumers or the industry from here.

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