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Business Profile

Auto Warranty Services

Louisiana Dealer Services Insurance, Inc

About

About This Business

The LDS Group provides finance and insurance protection products, including mechanical breakdown coverage, gap insurance, credit insurance, prepaid maintenance plans, theft protection, appearance protection, lease wear and tear coverage, and windshield protection. The company assists clients with vehicle service contracts and protection plans sold through dealerships.

BBB Accredited Since: 7/28/1978

Years in Business: 48

Products and Services

This company offers automobile extended service contracts.

Business Details

BBB File Opened:
1/1/1978
Business Started:
9/1/1977
Business Incorporated:
5/25/1977
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Alternate Names:
The Versant Group
Riverland
LDS
First Assurance Life Of America
Loss Deficiency Surety Insurance Co
Business Management:
Mr. J. Keith Decell, President
Number of Employees:
62

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Mr. J. Keith Decell, President
Customer Contacts
Mr. J. Keith Decell, President
Fax numbers
Primary Fax: (225) 767-7656
Additional Websites
theversantgroup.com/

Licensing information

This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.

BBB records show a license number of 163005 for this business, issued by Louisiana Department of Insurance. The expiration date of this license is 8/31/2027.

Louisiana Department of Insurance

1702 North 3rd Street

Baton Rouge LA 70802

BBB records show a license number of 00004140 for this business, issued by EBRP Department of Tax & Revenue

EBRP Department of Tax & Revenue

222 St Louis Street, Room 404

Baton Rouge LA 70802

Additional Information

Latest Reviews

  • Erika T

    "I was given or sold this warranty with being given a choice of a manufacturer warranty at the time of my vehicle purchase at Hollingsworth Richard Ford dealership . I’ve been told by LDS that my vehicle is only covered under warranty if I go directly to the dealer I bought my vehicle from." ... Read full review

  • Ricky C

    "LDS Group denies claim if it has any water damage. I had a plug under a truck failed and was denied coverage because of water intrusion." ... Read full review

  • Stanley H

    "As a former Finance Manager at a Baton Rouge dealership, I not only sold LDS Service Contracts but also purchased them for my own peace of mind. From an insider's perspective, there are two things I would never be without: an LDS Ultimate Service Contract and, depending on the down payment, GAP insurance." ... Read full review

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