Assurant announced the opening of a second Automotive Training Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, adding to its existing facility in The Woodlands, Texas. The new center will deliver the same curriculum that trains finance‑and‑insurance managers on the Reynolds and Reynolds docuPAD eContracting system, a tool that streamlines the F&I process and enhances customer experience.
The Atlanta academy is part of Assurant’s strategy to embed its services directly into dealer operations. By providing hands‑on training, the company aims to deepen relationships with dealerships and increase uptake of its vehicle protection and service‑contract products. The docuPAD curriculum has been offered at the Texas location since 2024, and the expansion reflects growing demand from industry professionals.
"As interest among industry professionals continues to increase for this training program, we saw a clear opportunity to address this demand and are thrilled to be expanding our interactive course offering to F&I managers in the greater Atlanta region," said Gary Bosses, Senior Vice President of Assurant Dealer Services. "The docuPAD system is a phenomenal solution and highly regarded across the auto industry for altering the traditional F&I process into an engaging, digital, and compliant experience for dealers and buyers.","Reynolds and Reynolds acting CEO Chris Walsh added, "We’re proud to partner with Assurant as an option for dealers looking to have their F&I managers extensively trained on how to use docuPAD for the best outcomes with each customer." The partnership underscores the value of the eContracting platform in driving higher sales of protection products.
While the announcement does not include financial figures for the training division, it signals Assurant’s continued investment in dealer education as a growth lever. The expansion is expected to support the company’s broader goal of increasing sales of automotive protection and service‑contract offerings, which have been a key revenue driver in recent quarters.
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