Customer Warranty Satisfaction: Efficient and Accurate Vehicle Repair Round Robin

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Join us in a 60-minute facilitated round-robin benchmark opportunity to understand relative performance and hear best-in-class processes from your industry peers. We will also review the survey results all participants will complete.  Benchmark topics include: 

  1. Customer surveys
  2. Inbound claims: Via online submissions and phone calls
    • Dealer tool simplifications
    • Contacts per claim, speed of claim resolution and speed of answer
  3. Claim-handling: Speed and accuracy
    • Control for dealer over-repair and accuracy/following TSBs
      • Specialty teams: EV, powertrain and techline, etc.
  4. Decisioning: Pre-approval and/or limits on certain repairs and automation
    • Contacts per claim, speed of claim resolution, QC for accuracy & thoroughness of decisioning
  5. Goodwill
    • Empower dealer + limits
    • Empower field Aftersales + limits
    • Goodwill tool app or online submission

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Round Robin Facilitator:

Ted Danner
Warranty and Vehicle Service 
Contract Operations Consultant, DANNER AUTOMOTIVE CONSULTING

Ted brings 23 years of expertise with Nissan North America and CARS Protection Plus, in Warranty, Vehicle Service Contract Sales / Claims / Risk / Operations, Aftersales CRM and Captive Finance while collaborating across siloed, functional lines. He led warranty strategy and tactics, reducing out-of-line claims expense by $80M+ and $30M+ for vehicle service contracts. To assist dealers, he led the field team in improving warranty claim submission accuracy and first-time pay rate.

Ted recently formed Danner Automotive Consulting to help companies change warranty operations to find lost time and find claims savings

Round Robin: Dealer Pain Points on Submitting Claims

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We will share a compiled benchmark report based on individual interviews with warranty processors and claims administrators.  Throughout the presentation of the 4-subtopics below we will also open the discussion to participant feedback and questions to help you understand your relative performance.

Key topics to be covered:

  1. Flat Rate Manual (Labor Time Guide) integration with DMS
  2. OEM Scan tool claims requirements
  3. Work Order (Repair Order) comments integration / capture
  4. Claim Adjustment reconciliation

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Your host:

Warren DeBardelaben, President – WD3 AUTOMOTIVE

Warren worked for Nissan North America, Inc. for over 35 years after a brief stint as a test engineer for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft.  A trained Mechanical Engineer, he is a proven senior level executive who excels at building self-directed teams and thrives in a customer focused environment. Warren is a subject matter expert in the areas of warranty expense management, automotive repair processes, inventory control, and parts and service sales and marketing.  While at Nissan he managed 260+ individuals and North American Warranty operations; North American Parts Operations ($2.5B annual sales); Service Operations and Technical Support teams. He led development of an industry leading anomalous claims detection tool generating 5%+ claims savings. He developed and implemented an automated parts inventory control system for ~1,000 Nissan dealers, and 215 Infiniti dealers improving turn-rate and “first time fill.”  Warren stated his own consulting business in 2021, WD3 Automotive, LLC, and has worked with various industry vendors and OEM’s in the fields of technical support, consumer affairs, warranty cost reduction, and aftersales structures.  Warren lists as a key strengths the ability to understand the more complex side of the automotive business and the demonstrated skill to build winning teams

Navigating Recalls: Financial Implications For Motor Vehicle Components Webinar

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Motor vehicles represent some of the most sophisticated and advanced products manufactured today.  However, with this complexity comes the heightened risk of product recalls, which can impose severe financial burdens on automotive component manufacturers and the supply chain.

Join industry peers – Component Suppliers, Aftermarket, OEMs, Distributors and Retailers for this comprehensive webinar designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex world of recall management as we delve into key topics such as:

Recall Data & Insurability: Analyze recent recall data and trends and their insurability impact on component manufacturers.

Prevention & Preparation: Explore strategies to prevent product recalls and discuss comprehensive preparation plans.

Risk Engineering: Detailed insights for stakeholders on recall insurance coverage and risk mitigation.

Response to Claims: Learn effective claim management to effectively minimize impact.

Financial & Reputational Damage:  Discuss solutions to lessen financial and reputational harm, ensuring brand recovery.

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Speakers:

Christof Bentele, President – NEXUS SPECIALTY CASUALTY

Geoffrey Mills, Managing Director, Practice Leader Product Recall Practice Group  – MARSH 

Ray Roth, Director, Disputes, Compliance, & Investigations Group – STOUT

Christof Bentele is President of Nexus Specialty Casualty, a US domiciled A-rated insurance agency, specializing in automotive recall insurance, amongst other verticals. He joined Nexus in 2022 from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty where he served as the Managing Director of the Alternative Risk division and before that the Global Head of Crisis Management, including running one of the largest global auto recall portfolios globally. In addition to leading groups at Allianz, he also held Chief Broking Officer positions at JLT Group, and AON. Christof started his career with AIG where he ran the manufacturing vertical in Europe. He is an alumnus of Kellogg School of Management, Insead Business School, Cologne and Freiburg law schools and Witten-Herdecke University.

Raymond Roth is a Director in the Disputes, Compliance, & Investigations group as well as the Automotive Recalls Practice Lead.  Mr. Roth has extensive working with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), government regulators, and other industry stakeholders in regard to recall administration, risk analysis, compliance, outreach and data analysis.

Geoffrey Mills is the Managing Director and Practice Leader of Marsh’s Product Recall Practice Group. Prior to joining Marsh, he spent 10 years as the Managing Director of Aon’s Crisis Management Practice where he was responsible for Aon’s Product Recall book for North America. Prior to joining Aon, Geoff worked with AIG’s international arm, American International Underwriters where he served as the North American manager of their Crisis Management Division. In this capacity he was responsible for crisis management products within AIU’s seven regional offices throughout the US and Canada.

Raymond A. Roth, III is a Director in the Disputes, Compliance, & Investigations group as well as the Automotive Recalls Practice Lead. Mr. Roth has extensive experience in working with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), government regulators, and other industry stakeholders in regard to recall administration, risk analysis, compliance, outreach and data analysis.

Navigating The Financial Costs: Vehicle Component Recalls Webinar May 21st 3-4:00pm ET

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Motor vehicles represent some of the most sophisticated and advanced products manufactured today.  However, with this complexity comes the heightened risk of product recalls, which can impose severe financial burdens on automotive component manufacturers and the supply chain.

Join industry peers – Component Suppliers, Aftermarket, OEMs, Distributors and Retailers for this comprehensive webinar designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex world of recall management as we delve into key topics such as:

Recall Data & Insurability: Analyze recent recall data and trends and their insurability impact on component manufacturers.

Prevention & Preparation: Explore strategies to prevent product recalls and discuss comprehensive preparation plans.

Risk Engineering: Detailed insights for stakeholders on recall insurance coverage and risk mitigation.

Response to Claims: Learn effective claim management to effectively minimize impact.

Financial & Reputational Damage:  Discuss solutions to lessen financial and reputational harm, ensuring brand recovery.

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Speakers:

Christof Bentele, President – NEXUS SPECIALTY CASUALTY

Geoffrey Mills, Managing Director, Practice Leader Product Recall Practice Group  – MARSH 

Ray Roth, Director, Disputes, Compliance, & Investigations Group – STOUT

Christof Bentele is President of Nexus Specialty Casualty, a US domiciled A-rated insurance agency, specializing in automotive recall insurance, amongst other verticals. He joined Nexus in 2022 from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty where he served as the Managing Director of the Alternative Risk division and before that the Global Head of Crisis Management, including running one of the largest global auto recall portfolios globally. In addition to leading groups at Allianz, he also held Chief Broking Officer positions at JLT Group, and AON. Christof started his career with AIG where he ran the manufacturing vertical in Europe. He is an alumnus of Kellogg School of Management, Insead Business School, Cologne and Freiburg law schools and Witten-Herdecke University.

Raymond Roth is a Director in the Disputes, Compliance, & Investigations group as well as the Automotive Recalls Practice Lead.  Mr. Roth has extensive working with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), government regulators, and other industry stakeholders in regard to recall administration, risk analysis, compliance, outreach and data analysis.

Geoffrey Mills is the Managing Director and Practice Leader of Marsh’s Product Recall Practice Group. Prior to joining Marsh, he spent 10 years as the Managing Director of Aon’s Crisis Management Practice where he was responsible for Aon’s Product Recall book for North America. Prior to joining Aon, Geoff worked with AIG’s international arm, American International Underwriters where he served as the North American manager of their Crisis Management Division. In this capacity he was responsible for crisis management products within AIU’s seven regional offices throughout the US and Canada.

Raymond A. Roth, III is a Director in the Disputes, Compliance, & Investigations group as well as the Automotive Recalls Practice Lead. Mr. Roth has extensive experience in working with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), government regulators, and other industry stakeholders in regard to recall administration, risk analysis, compliance, outreach and data analysis.

General Motors Hosts: Warranty Claim Processes, Systems & Cost Sharing Club Study & Parts Return Center Tour April 18-19

Join MAPconnected Warranty & Aftercare Services Network for our latest onsite facilitated club study hosted by General Motors at Cole Engineering Center Warren, MI.

GM will offer an overview to the history and their present-day Warranty Claim Processes & Systems along with a tour of GM’s Warranty Parts Center in this exclusive interactive 1.5 day benchmarking event along complete with networking dinner.

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Thursday, April 18th: Onsite Facilitated Interactive Club Study

9-2:00 pm ET | General Motors Will Explain Their Processes and Expand On Topics Such As:

Life Of A Claim: Flow From Initial Dealer Management System (DMS) Claim Submission | Processing System Procedures, Data and Access Points | Cost-Sharing Procedures And Communication

Cost Sharing/Recovery Process: Definitions, Obligations, and Responsibilities | OWT Process Overview: Identify Spend, Cost-Sharing Rate Discussion Including Parts Review Process, Agreement Execution, and Billing Process | Warranty Data and Cost-Sharing Billing Systems

Warranty Organizational Structure: Roles in Warranty | Cross-Functional Roles & Responsibilities (Purchasing, Engineering, Field Reps, Customer Service)

2-5:00 pm ET | Facilitated Benchmarking Deep Dive Topic Discussions Follow Such As:

Technical Factors | Ordinary & Extraordinary Warranty Costs | Terms & Conditions | Field Actions | IPTV Incidents Per Thousand Vehicles

7-9:00 pm ET | Networking Dinner

Friday, April 19th: Onsite Facilitated Tour & Interactive Club Study

9-12:00 pm ET | We will physically walk the General Motors Warranty Parts Center and observe individual components and parts testing as part of their Warranty Parts Investigation Programs which support their quality and supplier cost-sharing processes.

Your hosts:

Jose Clemente, Supplier Recovery Manager General Motors

Pam Walter, Founder MAPconnected

Mike Roberts, President MR Insights (facilitator)

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General Motors Hosts: Warranty Claim Processes, Systems & Cost Sharing Club Study April 18-19

Join MAPconnected Warranty & Aftercare Services Network for our latest onsite facilitated club study hosted by General Motors at Cole Engineering Center Warren, MI.

GM will offer an overview to the history and their present-day Warranty Claim Processes & Systems along with a tour of GM’s Warranty Parts Center in this exclusive interactive 1.5 day benchmarking event along complete with networking dinner.

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Thursday, April 18th: Onsite Facilitated Interactive Club Study

9-2:00 pm ET | General Motors Will Explain Their Processes and Expand On Topics Such As:

Life Of A Claim: Flow From Initial Dealer Management System (DMS) Claim Submission | Processing System Procedures, Data and Access Points | Cost-Sharing Procedures And Communication

Cost Sharing/Recovery Process: Definitions, Obligations, and Responsibilities | OWT Process Overview: Identify Spend, Cost-Sharing Rate Discussion Including Parts Review Process, Agreement Execution, and Billing Process | Warranty Data and Cost-Sharing Billing Systems

Warranty Organizational Structure: Roles in Warranty | Cross-Functional Roles & Responsibilities (Purchasing, Engineering, Field Reps, Customer Service)

2-5:00 pm ET | Facilitated Benchmarking Deep Dive Topic Discussions Follow Such As:

Technical Factors | Ordinary & Extraordinary Warranty Costs | Terms & Conditions | Field Actions | IPTV Incidents Per Thousand Vehicles

7-9:00 pm ET | Networking Dinner

Friday, April 19th: Onsite Facilitated Tour & Interactive Club Study

9-12:00 pm ET | We will physically walk the General Motors Warranty Parts Center and observe individual components and parts testing as part of their Warranty Parts Investigation Programs which support their quality and supplier cost-sharing processes.

Your hosts:

Jose Clemente, Supplier Recovery Manager General Motors

Pam Walter, Founder MAPconnected

Mike Roberts, President MR Insights (facilitator)

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January 2024: Customer Warranty Satisfaction Survey

We would appreciate your input within the attached survey regarding Supplier Warranty Satisfaction. Please fill out the survey by January 26th and receive the full results January 30th in the Virtual Round Robin. All answers are confidential and will not be attributed to you and your company.

If this is not your area of expertise, we would appreciate it if you could forward the survey to the appropriate person within your organization.

Warranty Edits Deep Dives from Peterbilt Kenworth & Nissan

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Advanced Warranty Claim Edits to Improve Lifecycle

Hallie Spetnagel, Warranty Manager – PETERBILT MOTORS

Paul Rogers, Senior Manager Warranty – NISSAN NORTH AMERICA

James Jensen, National Warranty Manager – KENWORTH TRUCK

  • What is the right amount of claims for manual accessing versus auto adjudication
  • How do you create edits for Technician Training Requirements
  • Linking analytics to edits
  • Process, Successes/Shortfalls

Next up! Using AI In Warranty Claims Adjudication Round Robin

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JUNE 15th: 3-4:00 pm ET (virtual Round Robin)
AI IN WARRANTY CLAIMS ADJUDICATION

  • Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) As An Anomaly Detection Tool
  • Establishing AI/ML KPI’s, Rules, and other Tools

Free for Member OEMs and Tier Suppliers / Non-Member Test Drives ($295.00).
Join us to understand relative performance and hear best-in-class Artificial Intelligence (AI) processes……

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