Employment down over 36,000 or nearly 15%. Preliminary results for May showed significant … [Read More...]
Research
Collision Repair Industry Cautious on SEMA Attendance in Face of Pandemic Safety Concerns
Over half of collision repair industry respondents to our survey said they were likely not or … [Read More...]
Features
Rhode Island Reinstitutes Requirements for Physical Inspection of Collision Repair Claims Following Reopening
Insurance regulator will resume enforcement of regulations requiring physical inspections on claims over $2500. The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation Insurance Division announced it will resume enforcement of physical inspection requirements that … [Read More...]
Interview: Yaron Saghiv, UVeye
Vehicle inspection system startup mixes the latest digital scanning technology and artificial intelligence to analyze vehicle images to identify damage. The growth in the acceptance of photo estimating got a boost during the pandemic as insurers, collision … [Read More...]
Interview: Jerry McNee, Ultimate Collision Repair and President of AASP-NJ
McNee details decision to cancel this year’s live Northeast Trade Show, August virtual events and planning for next year’s show. On June 3, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced the decision to cancel their 2020 … [Read More...]
Interview: Susanna Gotsch, CCC Information Services
In our video interview, Gotsch provides insight into the information provider’s May claims report. While collision repair facilities have remained open as essential businesses during the pandemic, CCC’s report on auto claims in May quantified the impact of … [Read More...]
Interview: Ramon Suarez, Solera Audatex
Suarez details how the coronavirus crisis has impacted auto insurance claims and processes in the U.S. and globally. While driving and claims have taken a hit due to stay-at-home orders, the economy is starting to improve and claims are starting to increase. … [Read More...]