{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Flying Blind: Why \"Set It & Forget It\" Reinsurance is Costing Dealers Millions | Industry Spotlight","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/flying-blind-why-set-it-forget-it-reinsurance-is-costing-dealers-millions-industry-spotlight","audioUrl":"https://chrt.fm/track/C6AG88/traffic.megaphone.fm/CREUR7353249293.mp3","description":"In this episode of the Industry Spotlight, joining host Sam D’Arc are Michael Naim, VP at Zurich North America, and Jeff Glanzmann, Dealer Principal at Glanzmann Subaru, to discuss why many dealers are \"flying blind\" by relying on quarterly PDFs for their most valuable profit centers.\n\nThis conversation breaks down how to move from a reactive \"set it and forget it\" mentality to a data-driven operation that yields massive returns on premium. \n\nMichael and Jeff reveal why transparency in reinsurance is no longer optional and how real-time visibility can actually fix your used car reconditioning and CSI. \n\n\n\nThis episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by Zurich North America.\n\n\n\nZurich.Insurance  - Zurich delivers The Zurich Advantage to dealerships nationwide by combining comprehensive F&I products, consultative training, revenue‑generating programs, and wealth‑building profit participation strategies. 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Front-end gross is compressing, F&I PVR, it's doing the real work to carry the store.","canonicalId":"term:f-i-pvr","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"F&I PVR refers to the profit/volume measure dealers use to track how much finance-and-insurance business contributes to overall store earnings. In this segment, the host argues that as front-end gross compresses, F&I PVR becomes more important to keep the dealership profitable.","simplifiedExplanation":"F&I PVR is a metric dealers use to measure how much money the finance-and-insurance department brings in. The point here is that when regular car sales profit shrinks, F&I has to make up the difference."}},{"startTime":25.9,"endTime":28.3,"type":"concept","title":"front-end gross is compressing","url":"/glossary/front-end-gross-is-compressing","quote":"Here's the uncomfortable truth in 2026. 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If it’s “compressing,” that means dealers are making less money per car sale, so they need other income sources like finance and insurance."}},{"startTime":47.6,"endTime":52.3,"type":"brand","title":"Zurich, North America","url":"/glossary/zurich-north-america","quote":"Joining me today, Michael, named VP of the East Division for Direct Markets at Zurich, North America, and Jeff Glansman, dealer principal at Glansman, Subaru,","canonicalId":"brand:zurich-north-america","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Zurich is an insurance group, and in this episode it’s referenced as the company Michael represents (Direct Markets at Zurich, North America). This matters because the discussion is about reinsurance portfolios and how dealers receive (or don’t receive) visibility into the performance of those arrangements.","simplifiedExplanation":"Zurich is an insurance company. 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If someone is a “Subaru retailer,” it means they sell and service Subaru cars at their dealership."}},{"startTime":169.3,"endTime":173.6,"type":"concept","title":"independent visibility","quote":"Before you had real independent visibility into your professional participation portfolio that we were talking about, how are you running it?","canonicalId":"concept:independent-visibility","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Independent visibility” here refers to having direct, clear insight into performance metrics (like claims or participation portfolios) rather than relying on outside reports or delayed information. In dealer operations, better visibility helps managers catch issues earlier—before loss ratios or costs start trending the wrong way.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re saying they didn’t always have clear, direct information to track how things were going. Better visibility helps you spot problems sooner instead of finding out after costs rise."}},{"startTime":212.0,"endTime":216.1,"type":"concept","title":"portfolio","url":"/glossary/portfolio","quote":"the rep would show maybe some bigger claims that hit the portfolio, or maybe an FNI manager that was relying too heavily on longer term contracts.","canonicalId":"concept:portfolio","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “portfolio” here means the collection of policies/contracts a provider (or dealer program) has in force. When the speaker says claims “hit the portfolio,” they mean losses from certain claims affect the overall risk and pricing of that group of contracts.","simplifiedExplanation":"A portfolio is just a bundle of all the coverage plans being managed. If big claims happen, they can raise costs for the whole bundle, not just one customer."}},{"startTime":218.2,"endTime":224.2,"type":"term","title":"FNI manager","url":"/glossary/fni-manager","quote":"or maybe an FNI manager that was relying too heavily on longer term contracts.","canonicalId":"term:fni-manager","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.72,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"FNI typically refers to Finance and Insurance, the department/function in a dealership that sells products like warranties and other coverage. An “FNI manager” is the person overseeing those sales and the related processes, including how claims and coverage performance are handled.","simplifiedExplanation":"In a dealership, FNI usually means the finance-and-insurance side—where they sell things like warranties and protection plans. The FNI manager runs that area and manages how those products perform."}},{"startTime":218.2,"endTime":224.2,"type":"term","title":"longer term contracts","url":"/glossary/longer-term-contracts","quote":"or maybe an FNI manager that was relying too heavily on longer term contracts.","canonicalId":"term:longer-term-contracts","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Longer term contracts are agreements that lock in pricing and terms for an extended period. In insurance/reinsurance and coverage programs, relying too heavily on them can be risky if claim patterns or costs change faster than the contract assumptions.","simplifiedExplanation":"These are agreements that last for a long time with the rules and pricing set upfront. If the real-world costs (like claims) change, a long contract can make it harder to adjust."}},{"startTime":237.1,"endTime":244.7,"type":"concept","title":"set it & forget it operation","url":"/glossary/set-it-forget-it-operation","quote":"So overall, I'd say I had a, what would you, like I said it and forget it operation with my reinsurance company.","canonicalId":"concept:set-it-forget-it-operation","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.78,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Set it & forget it” describes a process where a dealer relies on a reinsurance provider to handle reporting and claims management with minimal day-to-day involvement. The idea is that the dealer doesn’t have to constantly request updates or monitor details because the provider’s workflow is meant to run automatically.","simplifiedExplanation":"This means you set things up once and then you don’t have to keep checking them. In this case, the dealer expects the insurance/reinsurance company to handle the paperwork and updates without constant back-and-forth."}},{"startTime":279.7,"endTime":284.9,"type":"term","title":"parts inflation","url":"/glossary/parts-inflation","quote":"...especially in an environment where parts are experiencing inflation, labor is inflating, use cars are costing more.","canonicalId":"term:parts-inflation","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Parts inflation means the cost of replacement parts is rising over time. For dealers, higher parts costs can increase repair claim severity and make fixed pricing or passive coverage strategies less profitable.","simplifiedExplanation":"Parts inflation is when replacement parts cost more than they used to. If repairs cost more, insurance and warranty-related costs can go up too."}},{"startTime":284.9,"endTime":288.2,"type":"term","title":"labor is inflating","url":"/glossary/labor-is-inflating","quote":"...parts are experiencing inflation, labor is inflating, use cars are costing more.","canonicalId":"term:labor-is-inflating","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.88,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Labor inflation refers to rising wages and shop rates for technicians and service work. When labor costs increase, the cost to complete repairs rises, which can worsen claim economics for coverage programs.","simplifiedExplanation":"Labor inflation means the cost of paying mechanics and doing repairs is going up. Since repairs take time, higher labor rates can make claims more expensive."}},{"startTime":288.2,"endTime":290.2,"type":"term","title":"use cars are costing more","quote":"...labor is inflating, use cars are costing more. 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That can change how much insurance or coverage pays out when there’s damage."}},{"startTime":303.0,"endTime":310.2,"type":"term","title":"real time data","url":"/glossary/real-time-data","quote":"And really, it really becomes something... when you have that real time data, something that you can manage day to day, rather than quarter to quarter or year to year.","canonicalId":"term:real-time-data","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Real-time data means using up-to-the-minute information (like claim trends, parts costs, and labor rates) to steer decisions as conditions change. The speaker contrasts this with waiting for quarterly or yearly reporting, which can delay corrective action and worsen financial outcomes.","simplifiedExplanation":"Real-time data is information you can see right now, not months later. The idea is that if you can spot problems quickly, you can adjust sooner instead of waiting for the next big report."}},{"startTime":337.3,"endTime":339.5,"type":"concept","title":"quarterly basis","url":"/glossary/quarterly-basis","quote":"They walk me through it on a quarterly basis. Walk us through the moment you realized fine just wasn't good enough.","canonicalId":"concept:quarterly-basis","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.65,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Reporting on a quarterly basis is a common cadence for financial and risk programs, but it can be too slow for operational control. The segment suggests that longer review windows (three to 12 months) reduce the dealership’s ability to prevent losses from compounding.","simplifiedExplanation":"Quarterly reporting means you’re reviewing performance every few months. If you only check that often, you might miss early warning signs and lose money before you can act."}},{"startTime":344.5,"endTime":351.2,"type":"concept","title":"reactive look","url":"/glossary/reactive-look","quote":"That having that reactive look, three months, six months, 12 months, it was a crack in the wall of that business","canonicalId":"concept:reactive-look","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “reactive look” means you only respond after results show up (for example, after quarterly or longer reporting). The discussion frames this as risky because delayed signals can let losses build before the dealership can change processes.","simplifiedExplanation":"A reactive approach means you wait until you see the problem in reports, instead of checking earlier. That can make it harder to fix things before they cost more."}},{"startTime":381.5,"endTime":388.5,"type":"concept","title":"metrics","url":"/glossary/metrics","quote":"pay attention to it on a daily, weekly, monthly basis, have specific metrics that I'm looking at.","canonicalId":"concept:metrics","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In this context, “metrics” means specific numbers the dealership tracks to manage reinsurance outcomes. The host contrasts vague oversight with measurable targets and regular review to reduce surprises and improve accountability.","simplifiedExplanation":"Metrics are the specific numbers you track to see how things are going. Instead of guessing, you watch the right stats regularly so you can catch problems early."}},{"startTime":398.0,"endTime":403.6,"type":"concept","title":"hold the right company accountable","quote":"that would kind of safeguard the reinsurance a little bit, but also hold the right company accountable.","canonicalId":"concept:hold-the-right-company-accountable","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Holding the right company accountable” implies using the tracked performance and reporting to ensure the responsible party is meeting obligations. In dealer reinsurance discussions, this often means tying outcomes to processes and making sure the program is administered as agreed.","simplifiedExplanation":"It means making sure the company responsible for the program is actually doing what it should. The idea is to use evidence (reports and numbers) to push for fair outcomes."}},{"startTime":417.1,"endTime":456.2,"type":"concept","title":"use car reconditioning","url":"/glossary/use-car-reconditioning","quote":"Yeah, because use car reconditioning in 2026 is a real challenge, right? So use car managers seeking to maximize their ability may or may not recon as aggressively if they know that's part of your program.","canonicalId":"concept:use-car-reconditioning","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.82,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Use car reconditioning (often called “recon”) is the work dealers do to bring a pre-owned vehicle up to sale-ready condition—repairs, detailing, and sometimes mechanical fixes. The hosts tie recon to claim outcomes, implying that better visibility into recon and claim timing can show where costs truly originate."}},{"startTime":432.2,"endTime":458.9,"type":"concept","title":"clean visibility through reporting through a dashboard","url":"/glossary/clean-visibility-through-reporting-through-a-dashboard","quote":"So walk us through when you finally got that clean visibility through reporting through a dashboard and let's be specific, what surprised you most?","canonicalId":"concept:clean-visibility-through-reporting-through-a-dashboard","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.74,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Clean visibility” via dashboards means using reporting tools to track claims and operational metrics in near real time. In this segment, the dashboard data changes decision-making by revealing claim volume and timing that weren’t apparent in the dealer’s prior “books.”","simplifiedExplanation":"A dashboard is a reporting screen that shows key numbers clearly. Here, it’s being used to see claims and recon-related activity sooner, so dealers can spot problems they didn’t notice before."}},{"startTime":456.2,"endTime":466.9,"type":"concept","title":"first 120 days of the customer's ownership","url":"/glossary/first-120-days-of-the-customer-s-ownership","quote":"was seeing how many claims were actually coming through within the first 120 days of the customer's ownership.","canonicalId":"concept:first-120-days-of-the-customer-s-ownership","priority":0.42,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The “first 120 days” window is an early-ownership period where many warranty-like claims can surface due to pre-existing issues, insufficient inspection, or recon decisions. The hosts use this timing to question whether costs should fall on the reinsurance program versus the dealership’s own processes.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about claims that happen soon after someone buys the car—within about four months. If lots of problems show up that early, it can suggest the car needed more attention before sale, or that the dealer should be responsible for those costs."}},{"startTime":481.5,"endTime":488.2,"type":"concept","title":"reconditioning process","url":"/glossary/reconditioning-process","quote":"And then that led us back to, okay, well, what's our reconditioning process? And we had a good reconditioning process, but maybe, well, in seeing this, what it allowed us to do was sort of raise our thresholds","canonicalId":"concept:reconditioning-process","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.78,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In dealer operations, a reconditioning process is the standardized workflow for getting a used vehicle ready for sale—things like repairs, cleaning, and fixing wear items. The episode frames it as a lever that affects costs and how much the dealer ends up replacing versus letting reinsurance cover.","simplifiedExplanation":"Reconditioning is what a dealership does to a used car before it’s sold. It can include repairs and making it look and function right, and the podcast is saying how strict that process is can change who pays for problems."}},{"startTime":488.2,"endTime":497.1,"type":"concept","title":"thresholds for what we would replace","url":"/glossary/thresholds-for-what-we-would-replace","quote":"what it allowed us to do was sort of raise our thresholds for what we would replace and what we would sort of say is okay.","canonicalId":"concept:thresholds-for-what-we-would-replace","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Thresholds” here means the internal rules for when a dealer (or coverage program) replaces items versus repairs or leaves them alone. Raising thresholds can reduce immediate spend but may increase downstream claims, especially if inspections and coverage terms aren’t aligned.","simplifiedExplanation":"Thresholds are the dealership’s cutoffs for deciding when something is bad enough to replace. 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It’s mentioned to show they’re speaking from hands-on experience in the insurance side of the business."}},{"startTime":1814.1,"endTime":1818.5,"type":"concept","title":"total visibility behind the data","url":"/glossary/total-visibility-behind-the-data","quote":"I saw the need for total visibility [1816.6s]  behind the data to drive it. [1818.5s]  And it is, Jeff, it's such a big profit center inside the dealership,","canonicalId":"concept:total-visibility-behind-the-data","priority":0.8,"confidence":0.74,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Total visibility behind the data” refers to having end-to-end access to performance and claims information so decisions can be made with confidence. In automotive finance and reinsurance, better data visibility helps identify loss drivers, tighten underwriting, and improve profitability.","simplifiedExplanation":"This means you can see the full story in the numbers—like what’s happening with claims and costs. 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