On Tuesday, JM&A Group announced the promotion of Kevin Hull to president of National Truck Protection Co. (NTP).

Wade Bontrager, whose career spans nearly 30 years in the insurance industry, will continue to support NTP as a key advisor while remaining on the board of directors of the F&I provider.

“We look forward to seeing all Kevin and the team will accomplish together at NTP,” JM&A Group president Scott Gunnell said in a news release. “JM&A Group has been in the automotive industry for 46 years, so we are excited to leverage our experiences and help accelerate the growth of the trucking protection space.  There is a true synergy between these businesses, and we see lots of opportunities to better support our dealer partners by leveraging our investments in both companies.”

Acquired by JM&A Group in 2022, NTP serves as a vehicle service contract provider in the medium-and heavy-duty commercial trucking industry.

NTP and Premium 2000 are available to single truck and small fleet owner operators across a variety of channels throughout the U.S. and Canada, including OEM, independent dealerships, aftermarket truck resellers, agencies and direct-to-consumers.

With this change, JM&A Group said it highlights its commitment to nurturing strong, lasting relationships with its partners and customers, recognizing that their success is an integral part of its own.

“Kevin is the perfect person to take the helm and steer our boat, an analogy I’ve often used with our team,” Bontrager said in the news release. “He is sharp, energetic, inquisitive and excited about driving key initiatives we are currently developing while thinking about the next level of growth for NTP’s future. He’s going to fit into our business and this industry very well.”

In his role, Hull will be responsible for the direction and execution of NTP’s strategy and daily operations.

Prior to his promotion, Hull joined JM&A Group in 2019 as the manager of dealer talent services before he advanced to director of sales and training. His most recent role was director of strategic planning.

“As I step into this new role, having Wade in my corner as a trusted advisor is invaluable,” Hull said. “We both recognize the tremendous amount of opportunity to best utilize the connection between NTP and JM&A Group to provide a better experience for our partners.

“The opportunities ahead are tremendous and with the tools and resources at our disposal, we can elevate NTP even further as a recognized leader in the market,” Hull went on to say.