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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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NewsNovember 9, 2017

Manheim Index Registers Sixth Straight Increase in October

Post-hurricane demand pushed up the firm's index 1.02% from the month prior and 8.1% from a year ago to 136.6

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NewsNovember 8, 2017

Craig Robinson Named President of AAGI

The 20-year industry veteran and former executive with The Warranty Group will coordinate strategy and development for AAGI’s products, services, and technology. Tim Brugh, who held the title since May 2013, named CEO.

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NewsNovember 7, 2017

Black Book Index Climbs for Second Straight Month

The last remaining replacement activity stemming from hurricanes Harvey and Irma drove continued vehicle value stability and shopping demand in October, with the firm’s index rising to 114.6 in October.

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NewsNovember 7, 2017

Traffic Control Introduces New Features

Traffic Control CRM has added three new features designed to help F&I managers get funded by promoting compliance with finance sources’ documentation requirements.

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Health Care Reform From the Dealer Perspective

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NewsNovember 6, 2017

Norm Reeves Dealerships to Pay $1.4 Million for Violating 2014 FTC Order

The Southern California-based dealer group was charged with violating a 2014 administrative order prohibiting it from misrepresenting in advertisements how much consumers could pay to finance or lease a vehicle.

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NewsNovember 6, 2017

Protective Launches New FPC Premium Marine Protection Program

The program enhancements include an overhaul of engine and accessory coverage to better meet the needs of today’s watercraft. The additional benefits available with the FPC Marine program are now available with all engine and accessory coverage.

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NewsNovember 6, 2017

Terry Holmes Launches Motor Trend Certified in Seven Stores

Terry Holmes Automotive Group has added the Motor Trend Certified program to six dealerships in South Carolina with a planned launch in Georgia.

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NewsNovember 6, 2017

ADG Makes List of Fastest-Growing Companies

Automotive Development Group has been named to this year’s Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies, marking its first appearance and joining the likes of FitBit and Pandora.

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NewsNovember 2, 2017

CFPB: Longer-Term Loans Not Having Desired Effect for Borrowers, Finance Sources

The bureau concedes in its report that consumers are financing larger amounts and are electing for longer-term loans to keep monthly payments affordable. However, the regulator also notes that longer-term loans aren't having the desired effect in terms of default rates.

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