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F&I Professionals Play a Key Role in Disaster Recovery

Bobit Business Media guide helps the auto industry prepare and respond to everything from floods to fires.

by Hannah Mitchell
June 9, 2025
F&I Professionals Play a Key Role in Disaster Recovery

The guide is designed to help the automotive sector not only survive natural disasters but help their communities weather them.

1 min to read


Disasters disrupt every part of a dealership—including finance and insurance. The Disaster Preparation & Response Guide helps F&I teams stay ahead with customer communication tools, insurance claim workflow tips, and technology recommendations for fast, compliant service. 

It covers the basics and the big-picture strategies, from protecting sensitive data to walking customers through damage documentation and deductible planning. 

“F&I is where business continuity meets customer trust,” said Lauren Fletcher, vice president of content at Bobit Business Media. “This guide equips finance teams to be the steady hand when everything else feels uncertain.” 

In this guide: 

  • Mobile tools for instantly capturing damage and verifying claims 

  • Tips for handling high-volume claim cycles and delays

And more! 

Check out the guide and additional downloadable resources here.

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