Today’s GAP: The Evolution of Vehicle Protection in the Age of Electric and Extended Ownership

About the Podcast

Traditionally considered for only gas-powered, new vehicles, protection products are adjusting with the times and the economy with the rise of electric vehicles and longer-owned vehicles. Join Allied Solutions’ VP Sales, Automotive Solutions Patrick Lynch as he talks about the current and future state of vehicle protection.

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Key Takeaways:

  • [0:30] Today’s guest is Patrick Lynch, VP of Sales of Automotive Solutions at Allied Solutions.
  • [1:19] Due to the pandemic's supply chain issues, vehicle values surged, causing a temporary decline in Gap insurance claims.
  • [3:03] Patrick discusses how Tesla's anticipated 20% depreciation led to EVs' high total losses and significant gap claims.
  • [5:13] Inflationary pressure on repair costs drives higher total losses and increased delinquencies.
  • [6:45] Patrick warns that the average 12.5-year-old vehicle faces increased risk, aligning with financial challenges.
  • [9:54] California's AB 2311 focuses on indirect gap channels, while SB 1311 poses challenges, limiting service members' protection options.

Presented By

Patrick Lynch
Patrick Lynch

VP of Sales of Automotive Solutions  | Allied Solutions

At Allied Solutions, Patrick is an experienced sales executive with an innovative approach and a passion for building enterprise value for partners and clients. With a focus on the automotive market he has invested 15+ years helping financial institutions tackle their unique business challenges. Patrick’s product expertise and focus spans a myriad of automotive protection products such as: mechanical breakdown protection (MBP), vehicle protection plans, guaranteed asset protection(GAP), depreciation protection, debt protection, direct-to-member marketing strategies, deductible reimbursement, and more.