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Mike Gardner

Examiner · DISC type cs
Vice President Automotive Product Group at Fortegra Financial
📍 Gray Summit, Missouri, United States

Mike Gardner is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience developing insurance and F&I products for the automotive industry. As Vice President at Fortegra, he specializes in reinsurance solutions, GAP programs, and building relationships with third-party administrators. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Maryville University of Saint Louis.

He has a deep-rooted interest in the automotive sector, demonstrated by his long career and professional focus on major industry players like Ford Motor Company. He is an active participant in major industry events like the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) conference.

He was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Guaranteed Asset Protection Alliance (GAPA), a notable industry leadership position.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Vice President Automotive Product Group
Job Level
Senior
Location
Gray Summit, Missouri, United States
Personality Overview

How Mike shows up

Tough To Convince
Status Quo Seeker
Overcautious

They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Priorities

Topics Mike cares about

Automotive F&I Products
He has three decades of expertise developing and marketing F&I products, including GAP, VSCs, and limited warranties for the auto marketplace.
Reinsurance Solutions
A core specialty throughout his career is structuring captive reinsurance programs for aftermarket auto products to maximize profit for partners.
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Career

Work history

4-2014
Vice President Automotive Product Group
Fortegra Financial
President
MAC Reinsurance Group, Inc.
Vice President
Reinsurance Associates, Inc.
Commerical Underwriter
Transamerica Insurance
In the press

Media appearances

Mike Gardner, Vice President Automotive Product Group. Featured in Fortegra Financial Blog
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Education
1980 - 1985
Bachelor of Science
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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