MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Protective Asset Protection Expands F&I Development

In-person and online curriculum designed to help sharpen skill sets for all levels.

May 18, 2023
Protective Asset Protection Expands F&I Development

Company recently added a new  member to its training team.

Credit:

IMAGE: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio

3 min to read


Protective Asset Protection, a provider of finance-and-insurance programs, services and dealer-owned warranty company programs, has expanded its F&I professional-development program for dealers, with added in-person and online curriculum and an additional team member for its training team.

Advanced F&I Skills

Protective’s training team has created an advanced dlass for F&I skills. The industry continues to evolve, and the class is designed to help senior F&I professionals sharpen their skill sets with a focus on the following:

  • Providing real-world knowledge

  • Practical skill-building

  • Hands-on role-playing

  • Focus on industrywide best practices

  • Review of streamlined interview techniques

  • Protective's philosophy and techniques

  • Advanced objection handling skills

The first advanced dlass will be in St. Louis from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18.

RSVP here.

Upcoming Webinar Series and Training Opportunities

Due to continued success and positive feedback, the Protective Training Institute will offer its monthly development webinar series in the second half of 2023. The 30-minute webinars focus on timely, relevant content and will continue to be offered at 9 a.m. ET and 1 p.m. ET on the third Wednesday of each month. Visit Protective’s F&I Training page to sign up for any of the webinars below. The topics include:

  • June 21 - How people make decisions

  • July 19 - How to introduce your menu of options

  • August 16 - Menu design and presentation

  • September 20 - The role of professional curiosity

  • October 18 - Guiding your customer from no to yes

  • November 15 - Building your best closes

  • December 20 - A-Z process review

“The team at Protective has always placed a high priority on training and skill development for professionals of every skill level in the industry,” said Bill Koster, vice president of specialty sales and training for Protective Asset Protection. “We recognize that our dealer partners must have the proper knowledge to effectively educate their personnel on their F&I products which will help them protect their customer’s asset investments over the years.”

Agent Training Opportunity / Protective Agent Certification

Protective’s Agent Certification (PAC) class provides a comprehensive, end-to-end solution with all the knowledge and tools needed to successfully represent Protective in the marketplace.Taught by experienced Protective team members, the two-day workshop reviews all of the Protective product offerings, technology options, program structures and business processes professionals need to quickly build their books of Protective business.     

RSVP: Agent PAC in St. Louis June 21 to June 22

F&I Sales Skills Course

F&I Sales Skills is a two-and-a-half-day course, instructed by seasoned and experienced sales trainers who provide real-world knowledge and practical skill-building. The course is designed for professionals new to the role and seasoned professionals in need of a refresher.

A variety of topics are included in the class including but not limited to:

  • F&I Sales System, Menu Selling and Objection Handling/Closing the Sale Today

  • Learning Styles to Foster Trust and Build Rapport with Customers

  • Basic Laws and Regulations

  • Extended Service Contracts

  • GAP Coverage

  • Personalized Coaching

Click the links below to learn more about our upcoming F&I Sales Skills course opportunities:

F&I Sales Skills in Seattle (Automotive - June 13-15)

F&I Sales Skills in Phoenix (Automotive - Sept. 12-14)

F&I Sales Skills in Orlando (Automotive - Nov. 7-9)

                                           

More F&I

F&IJanuary 7, 2026

Resistance to the Menu

In this video, Reese Dailey of the Automotive Training Academy by Assurant explains how to handle a customer who isn’t willing to listen to your pitch.

Read More →
two-vehicle rear-end collision
F&Iby Lauren LawrenceJanuary 7, 2026

EV Collision Claims Spike

Third-quarter battery electric vehicle insurance claims were up 4% year-over-year. A new report says EV claims cost the most due to complex technology and limited after-market parts supply.

Read More →
TrainingDecember 10, 2025

Accountable Is as Accountable Does

Auto dealerships work better when all staffers own their duties.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
F&Iby StaffDecember 8, 2025

Remove the Warranty

Learn how you can show your F&I customers the unmistakable value of your offering.

Read More →
F&IDecember 3, 2025

The No. 1 Enemy of F&I Success

Instead of succumbing to it, keep your skills and knowledge sharp.

Read More →
F&Iby StaffNovember 17, 2025

F&I in the Gap

The office’s offerings can make the difference for cash-strapped consumers in an unpredictable market.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
F&INovember 10, 2025

Singing a Gospel Song Backward

Crime and punishment in auto retail and how to avoid them

Read More →
F&INovember 5, 2025

One Bad Day

Trent White of the Automotive Training Academy by Assurant explains how to help customers see the high cost risk with even the most reliable vehicles.

Read More →
Industryby Hannah MitchellNovember 3, 2025

Q3 Auto Loans Reveal Stress

Data reflect growing finance activity on the extreme ends of credit risk scale

Read More →
Ad Loading...
F&Iby Hannah MitchellOctober 29, 2025

The It Factor in F&I

What this valuable trait looks like in the day-to-day work of the sector

Read More →