Monday, November 2, 2026
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F&I
Arch Insurance North America agreed to acquire Premier Dealer Services, the Dublin, Ohio, provider of F&I, vehicle protection and loyalty products founded in 1998. PDS will operate as a standalone unit in Arch's Consumer Division, no price was disclosed, and closing is expected by year-end pending approvals, per Arch (Oct. 30). Dealers and agents should distinguish a proposed ownership change from changes to current product terms.
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