Medallion Bank Names New President
January 16, 2026
Medallion Bank this week promoted Chief Financial Officer Justin Haley to bank president and Travis Betenson to take the CFO role.
F&I Services
EXCLUSIVE: Dealership Insights Webinar Reports Positive Growth
January 9, 2026
Dealership sales revenue increased in 2025, according to Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) Data Innovation Manager Don Miller. The annual increase was dealers’ first in four years. Miller shared other positive industry signs Thursday during IDS’ webinar “Dealership Industry Insights: Data-Driven RV Sales and Service Trends for 2026.”
EXCLUSIVE: Pauldron Connects Dealers and Consumers Throughout RV Ownership
January 6, 2026
As consumers keep their RVs longer during challenging economic times, Pauldron CEO Matt Dykstra said his company offers dealers a new way to generate F&I revenue.
Protective Closes Portfolio Acquisition
January 6, 2026
Protective Life Corporation said it has completed the acquisition of Portfolio Holding, Inc. and its subsidiaries from Abry Partners.
Good Sam Expands Octane Partnership
December 19, 2025
Good Sam and Octane have teamed up to launch a branded financing solution called Good Sam Powered by Octane.
Octane Raises $100 Million in Funding Round
December 15, 2025
Octane (Octane Lending, Inc.) has closed its latest funding round of $100 million in equity capital for growth initiatives.
EXCLUSIVE: RVsurance Offers Dealer F&I Tips
December 8, 2025
RV dealers are finding their margins shrinking and fierce competition from other dealerships, according to Andres Camacho.
Dec-O-Art Upgrades Labeling Compliance Program
December 1, 2025
Dec-O-Art has rolled out new enhancements to its FedCert Suite software to help RV manufacturers create compliant labels.
Brown & Brown earns Military Friendly Employer Designation
November 14, 2025
Brown & Brown, Inc. earned the 2026 Military Friendly Employer designation for the second straight year in 2025.
EXCLUSIVE: Brown & Brown Adds Ultimate RV Protection
November 11, 2025
Brown & Brown Dealer Services introduced its new Ultimate RV Protection plan to dealership professionals at the company’s annual F&I School over the weekend.
EXCLUSIVE: Brown and Brown Introduces AI-Infused Training
November 10, 2025
RV dealers face training challenges. Brown & Brown said it has conquered those challenges using artificial intelligence (AI). The company officially introduced its AI training program, called Sim 365, during the company’s weekend F&I school in Las Vegas.
Workshop Examines a Customer-First F&I Model
November 3, 2025
Spectrum Automotive Agency Division’s Paul Sheldon will discuss putting customers first in the F&I process during a workshop at the RVDA Convention/Expo at Paris Las Vegas.