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President’s Address | ARA’s 62nd Annual Convention | September 29, 2026
President’s Address | ARA’s 62nd Annual Convention | September 29, 2026 Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the American Recovery Association’s 62nd Annual Convention. Sixty-two
ARA Calls Industry Leaders to the Table Amid Historic Fuel and Operating Cost Pressures
The American Recovery Association (ARA) recently issued a call to action, bringing Allied Finance Adjuster (AFA) and many of the nation’s major forwarding companies together
NARS 2027 Registration Opens for North American Repossessors Summit in Orlando
Three days of education, networking, business development, golf and industry events set for April 14–16, 2027 DALLAS, TX — September 22, 2026 — Registration is officially
ARA Recognizes Westlake Financial Services for Increased Fuel Surcharge Support
The American Recovery Association (ARA) would like to recognize and commend Westlake Financial Services for its decision to significantly increase temporary fuel surcharge support for
ARA Call for Industry Wide Discussion
Over the past several months, we have continued to discuss the impact rising fuel costs are having on the collateral recovery industry. Some of our
Raising the Standard: Why the Recovery Industry Must Lead on Professionalism and Accountability
When incidents like the one recently reported in Charlotte occur, our industry has a responsibility to do more than simply condemn the actions of one
Announcement to ARA Membership: Strengthening Leadership for the Future
As the American Recovery Association (ARA) continues its rapid growth and expanding influence across the industry, the Board of Directors has taken an important step
A Meaningful Step Forward: Recognizing Bridgecrest’s Fuel Surcharge Initiative
In today’s economic environment, certainty is often difficult to find. While recent developments overseas have brought optimism regarding global energy markets and crude oil prices
National Framework for Breach-of-Peace Prevention, Violence Response, and Recovery Safety Management
Executive Summary The collateral recovery industry operates in environments that can rapidly become dynamic, emotional, and unpredictable. While the legal framework governing repossession varies by
Re: A Message to the Industry: Professionalism on Social Media
Our industry is at a critical point—and what we say and share publicly matters more than ever. We are seeing a growing and concerning trend:
ARA Advisory: Understanding the Recent Slowdown in Repossession Activity
The American Recovery Association (ARA) is issuing this advisory in response to the recent slowdown in assignment volume being experienced across the repossession industry. Initially,
NARS 2026 Draws Record Attendance, Raises Over $41,000 for Industry Charity, and Sets the Stage for an Exciting 2027
The North American Repossessors Summit (NARS) 2026 brought together more than 900 professionals from across the recovery industry for three days of education, collaboration, and
