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Dealer Reinsurance Tax Planning Services

DealerRE helps auto dealers structure dealer-owned reinsurance programs that support smarter tax planning, stronger F&I profitability, and greater control over underwriting income. Backed by decades of experience since 1994, the team guides dealers through compliant program design, administration, and reporting so retained profits can be reinvested with confidence.

Dealer reinsurance tax planning consultation

Our Dealer Reinsurance Tax Planning Services

Strategic reinsurance solutions that help dealers retain profits, improve tax efficiency, and strengthen F&I performance.

Vehicle Service Contracts

Structure VSC reinsurance through a dealer-owned company so underwriting income stays with the dealership instead of third-party providers, supporting long-term tax planning and stronger per-deal profitability.

GAP Reinsurance

Reinsure GAP products in a tax-advantaged captive structure that helps dealers retain underwriting profits while offering flexible coverage options tied to loan-to-value and deductible protection.

Limited Warranties

Create reinsured limited warranty programs that give dealers more control over claims experience, customer ownership value, and profit retention compared with outsourced warranty arrangements.

DCC Programs

Help BHPH dealers reinsure Debt Cancellation Coverage so they can reduce write-offs, retain underwriting gains, and support more resilient portfolio performance.

VSI Coverage

Set up Vendor Single Interest reinsurance structures that protect lender interests while allowing dealers and lenders to keep underwriting profits previously paid to outside providers.

CPI Programs

Build Collateral Protection Insurance reinsurance programs for BHPH dealers and lenders seeking better protection against uninsured collateral losses and improved tax-aware profit retention.

Tax-Advantaged Growth

Turn F&I Income Into Strategic Wealth

DealerRE helps dealers move beyond simply selling F&I products by building dealer-owned reinsurance structures designed to retain underwriting profits, improve financial control, and support long-range tax planning. From setup and training to claims oversight, filings, and renewals, DealerRE provides full-service administration so dealers can use earned income more strategically across their business and personal goals.

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Trusted By Dealers

Success Stories

See how dealers use reinsurance planning to improve profitability, control, and long-term financial outcomes.

"Great company! They have been professional throughout the 2 years we've been with them and are always there for any questions we have. Just wish we signed up with them sooner. Would highly recommend the DealerRE Team!"

Matt Wilson
Matt Wilson

"Nothing but praise for the DealerRE products and team. The team is professional, focused and will almost ensure your sucess. We find the CPI very useful, and our customers love the Service Contracts. They are members of many of the independent dealer associates and seem to really enjoy working within..."

Brit Global Motor Company
Brit Global Motor Company

"Excellent team of reinsurance professionals! has been a pleasure to work with"

D Anthony Jackson
D Anthony Jackson

"Great staff and company to work with for your Reinsurance Company. Customer service is top notch and always willing to help make your Reinsurance Company more profitable with training just a phone call away. Highly Recommend any Dealers looking to start your Reinsurance company to get intouch with DealerRE to..."

Morgan County Motors
Morgan County Motors

"Great products, serious company, we already have a year doing business and we are really happy with the relationship with DealerRE. Highly recommended"

Daniel Orozco
Daniel Orozco

"Excellent customer service! The team is very professional."

Leyla Quliyeva
Leyla Quliyeva

"Taylor, Parker, and their team are great to work with. I have been able to grow my reinsurance company with their help."

Jared Dixon
Jared Dixon

"we have been doing business with DealerRE for many years now and it has always been a strong benefit. we are very pleased with all their knowledge and help.. thank you!"

Paul
Paul

"After 25 years in business as a buy here, pay here dealership, I saw my write offs due to uninsured customers and low insurance settlements reach an unacceptable level. I looked at several different programs, and felt that DealerRE offered the best solution for my business. After my first year,..."

Brett Abernathy
Brett Abernathy

"Turnkey from A to Z! They really understand all the aspects of reinsurance and are ALWAYS available to help, being just a phone call away."

Greg Harber
Greg Harber

"I became a Dealer Re client after an unfortunate incident with another reinsurance company. My experience has been nothing short of delightful. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable. Although we’ve been in the industry for many decades, they’ve provided solid advice to help us tweak our sales and control claims...."

Gordon Tormohlen
Gordon Tormohlen

"We're SO happy with Dealer RE! Parker is a straight-shooter. He tells it like it is. Whatever he promises, he delivers. If it can't be done, he tells you right up front. And the whole team at DealerRE is friendly, responsive, and service customers the old-fashioned way--they actually answer the..."

Larry Gaertner
Larry Gaertner

"DealerRE is professional, friendly, and very accurate in all of their reporting!"

Darla Booher

"We've done business with DealerRe for years and have been very happy with them!"

Jay Ware
Jay Ware

"I have been working with DealerRE for quite a while now and they have been terrific! Anytime you need anything, they are very responsive and helpful. Everyone I've dealt with at DealerRE have been very nice and personable. I highly recommend them!"

anthony rose
anthony rose

"Great company! They have been professional throughout the 2 years we've been with them and are always there for any questions we have. Just wish we signed up with them sooner. Would highly recommend the DealerRE Team!"

Matt Wilson
Matt Wilson

"Nothing but praise for the DealerRE products and team. The team is professional, focused and will almost ensure your sucess. We find the CPI very useful, and our customers love the Service Contracts. They are members of many of the independent dealer associates and seem to really enjoy working within..."

Brit Global Motor Company
Brit Global Motor Company

"Excellent team of reinsurance professionals! has been a pleasure to work with"

D Anthony Jackson
D Anthony Jackson

"Great staff and company to work with for your Reinsurance Company. Customer service is top notch and always willing to help make your Reinsurance Company more profitable with training just a phone call away. Highly Recommend any Dealers looking to start your Reinsurance company to get intouch with DealerRE to..."

Morgan County Motors
Morgan County Motors

"Great products, serious company, we already have a year doing business and we are really happy with the relationship with DealerRE. Highly recommended"

Daniel Orozco
Daniel Orozco

"Excellent customer service! The team is very professional."

Leyla Quliyeva
Leyla Quliyeva

"Taylor, Parker, and their team are great to work with. I have been able to grow my reinsurance company with their help."

Jared Dixon
Jared Dixon

"we have been doing business with DealerRE for many years now and it has always been a strong benefit. we are very pleased with all their knowledge and help.. thank you!"

Paul
Paul

"After 25 years in business as a buy here, pay here dealership, I saw my write offs due to uninsured customers and low insurance settlements reach an unacceptable level. I looked at several different programs, and felt that DealerRE offered the best solution for my business. After my first year,..."

Brett Abernathy
Brett Abernathy

"Turnkey from A to Z! They really understand all the aspects of reinsurance and are ALWAYS available to help, being just a phone call away."

Greg Harber
Greg Harber

"I became a Dealer Re client after an unfortunate incident with another reinsurance company. My experience has been nothing short of delightful. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable. Although we’ve been in the industry for many decades, they’ve provided solid advice to help us tweak our sales and control claims...."

Gordon Tormohlen
Gordon Tormohlen

"We're SO happy with Dealer RE! Parker is a straight-shooter. He tells it like it is. Whatever he promises, he delivers. If it can't be done, he tells you right up front. And the whole team at DealerRE is friendly, responsive, and service customers the old-fashioned way--they actually answer the..."

Larry Gaertner
Larry Gaertner

"DealerRE is professional, friendly, and very accurate in all of their reporting!"

Darla Booher

"We've done business with DealerRe for years and have been very happy with them!"

Jay Ware
Jay Ware

"I have been working with DealerRE for quite a while now and they have been terrific! Anytime you need anything, they are very responsive and helpful. Everyone I've dealt with at DealerRE have been very nice and personable. I highly recommend them!"

anthony rose
anthony rose

"Great company! They have been professional throughout the 2 years we've been with them and are always there for any questions we have. Just wish we signed up with them sooner. Would highly recommend the DealerRE Team!"

Matt Wilson
Matt Wilson

"Nothing but praise for the DealerRE products and team. The team is professional, focused and will almost ensure your sucess. We find the CPI very useful, and our customers love the Service Contracts. They are members of many of the independent dealer associates and seem to really enjoy working within..."

Brit Global Motor Company
Brit Global Motor Company

"Excellent team of reinsurance professionals! has been a pleasure to work with"

D Anthony Jackson
D Anthony Jackson

"Great staff and company to work with for your Reinsurance Company. Customer service is top notch and always willing to help make your Reinsurance Company more profitable with training just a phone call away. Highly Recommend any Dealers looking to start your Reinsurance company to get intouch with DealerRE to..."

Morgan County Motors
Morgan County Motors

"Great products, serious company, we already have a year doing business and we are really happy with the relationship with DealerRE. Highly recommended"

Daniel Orozco
Daniel Orozco

"Excellent customer service! The team is very professional."

Leyla Quliyeva
Leyla Quliyeva

"Taylor, Parker, and their team are great to work with. I have been able to grow my reinsurance company with their help."

Jared Dixon
Jared Dixon

"we have been doing business with DealerRE for many years now and it has always been a strong benefit. we are very pleased with all their knowledge and help.. thank you!"

Paul
Paul

"After 25 years in business as a buy here, pay here dealership, I saw my write offs due to uninsured customers and low insurance settlements reach an unacceptable level. I looked at several different programs, and felt that DealerRE offered the best solution for my business. After my first year,..."

Brett Abernathy
Brett Abernathy

"Turnkey from A to Z! They really understand all the aspects of reinsurance and are ALWAYS available to help, being just a phone call away."

Greg Harber
Greg Harber

"I became a Dealer Re client after an unfortunate incident with another reinsurance company. My experience has been nothing short of delightful. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable. Although we’ve been in the industry for many decades, they’ve provided solid advice to help us tweak our sales and control claims...."

Gordon Tormohlen
Gordon Tormohlen

"We're SO happy with Dealer RE! Parker is a straight-shooter. He tells it like it is. Whatever he promises, he delivers. If it can't be done, he tells you right up front. And the whole team at DealerRE is friendly, responsive, and service customers the old-fashioned way--they actually answer the..."

Larry Gaertner
Larry Gaertner

"DealerRE is professional, friendly, and very accurate in all of their reporting!"

Darla Booher

"We've done business with DealerRe for years and have been very happy with them!"

Jay Ware
Jay Ware

"I have been working with DealerRE for quite a while now and they have been terrific! Anytime you need anything, they are very responsive and helpful. Everyone I've dealt with at DealerRE have been very nice and personable. I highly recommend them!"

anthony rose
anthony rose
The DealerRE Difference

Why Choose DealerRE?

Dealers choose DealerRE for experienced guidance, full-service support, and a proven reinsurance framework.

Since 1994

Decades of dealer reinsurance experience help clients build profitable, durable tax-planning structures.

Full Service

DealerRE manages legal forms, filings, tax returns, renewals, bookkeeping, and performance reporting.

Dealer Focused

Programs are built specifically for franchise, independent, and BHPH dealers seeking stronger F&I control.

Nationwide Reach

Serving dealers coast to coast with onboarding, training, and support tailored to varied operating models.

Meet The DealerRE Team

Experienced professionals guiding dealer reinsurance growth.

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Tim Byrd

Founder

Tim Byrd founded DealerRE in 1994 and has spent decades helping auto dealers build stronger, more profitable F&I programs through dealer-owned reinsurance. His experience spans program structure, profitability strategy, and long-term dealer support, giving clients practical guidance rooted in real industry knowledge. Tim's leadership helped establish DealerRE as a trusted resource for dealerships seeking to retain underwriting profits instead of relying on third-party product providers. As the company's founder, he has remained focused on helping dealers improve efficiency, strengthen customer offerings, and create sustainable financial advantages through well-managed reinsurance programs.

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Taylor Byrd

President

Taylor Byrd serves as President of DealerRE and helps dealerships understand the strategic value of opening and operating their own reinsurance company. A frequent speaker at national and state independent dealer events, he brings a strong educational approach to dealer partnerships and is known for making complex reinsurance concepts practical and actionable. Taylor has also appeared on industry podcasts to discuss dealer-owned reinsurance opportunities and how dealers can improve profitability through smarter F&I structures. His leadership combines industry insight, communication, and a commitment to helping clients build programs that support both operational performance and long-term growth.

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Parker Byrd

Vice President of DealerRE

Parker Byrd brings dealership-side experience to his role as Vice President of DealerRE, having previously worked as both an F&I Manager and Salesman at local dealerships. That firsthand background helps him relate directly to dealer clients and understand the day-to-day realities of presenting products, managing profitability, and improving customer experience. Since joining DealerRE, Parker has helped support reinsurance programs with a practical perspective shaped by real showroom and finance office experience. His ability to connect operational dealership needs with long-term reinsurance strategy makes him a valuable resource for clients looking to strengthen ancillary product performance and retain more F&I income.

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Heather Spruill

Office Manager / Controller

Heather Spruill joined DealerRE after earning her MBA and has become a key part of the company's client support and operational administration. As Office Manager and Controller, she helps ensure dealers receive responsive communication, organized program support, and dependable back-office coordination. Her commitment to service is reflected in the consistency and professionalism clients experience throughout their relationship with DealerRE. Heather's administrative leadership supports the company's full-service model, helping dealerships stay focused on growth while DealerRE assists with the details that keep reinsurance programs running smoothly and efficiently.

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Kristi Cashman

VP of Business Development

Kristi Cashman serves as VP of Business Development and helps dealerships identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and profit potential through smarter reinsurance strategies. With a background in strategic management and marketing, she brings a growth-focused perspective to dealer relationships and program development. Kristi works closely with clients to align business goals with practical F&I solutions that support stronger performance over time. Her ability to combine strategic thinking with client-centered communication makes her an important part of DealerRE's mission to help dealers build more valuable, better-managed reinsurance programs.

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Brenda West

Account Manager

Brenda West brings more than 20 years of insurance industry experience to her role as Account Manager at DealerRE. She also has a financial background from working as an F&I Manager at a successful dealership, giving her a strong understanding of both insurance operations and dealership profitability. That combination helps her support clients with practical insight into how reinsurance programs fit into everyday F&I performance. Brenda's experience allows her to communicate clearly with dealers, anticipate common concerns, and help maintain the responsive service DealerRE is known for across its nationwide client base.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are dealer reinsurance tax planning services?

Dealer reinsurance tax planning services help auto dealers structure dealer-owned reinsurance companies so underwriting profits from eligible F&I products can be retained instead of paid to third parties. The work typically includes program design, product selection, administrative setup, compliance coordination, financial reporting, and tax-related documentation support. The goal is to improve profitability while creating a more intentional long-term financial strategy.

How does dealer-owned reinsurance support tax planning?

Which F&I products can be included in a reinsurance program?

Is dealer reinsurance only for large dealership groups?

What does DealerRE handle during setup and administration?

How long does it take to launch a dealer reinsurance program?

Can BHPH dealers use reinsurance for portfolio protection?

How do I know if my dealership is a good fit for reinsurance tax planning?

Still Have Questions About Reinsurance?

Talk with DealerRE about strategy, setup, and program fit.

Nationwide Service Coverage

DealerRE supports dealerships across the country with remote guidance, onboarding, and ongoing reinsurance administration.

Nationwide

Service Area

Since 1994

Experience

400+ Dealers

Dealer Reach

Need Coverage In Your Market?

Ask if DealerRE can support your dealership model.

Trusted & Proven

Awards and Recognition

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NIADA Member

Active industry association membership and support.

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State Association Member

Connected across multiple dealer associations.

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Client Industry Recognition

Clients include nationally recognized dealers.

Build a Smarter Reinsurance Strategy

Tell us about your dealership, current F&I products, and goals. DealerRE will review your opportunities and help you understand the next steps for a compliant, profit-focused reinsurance program.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 804-824-9533.