Steve Grimshaw, CEO of Caliber Collision, was one of five leaders recognized with the America First Series (AFS) 5 Star Award for their corporation’s extraordinary support of the military. Grimshaw accepted the award on behalf of Caliber Collision at the 2016 AFS Awards Ceremony and National Security and Economic Symposium in Dallas, Texas, which also […]
Women’s Industry Network Elects Board
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced that four new members have been selected to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors. Joining the board are: Jenny Anderson, Enterprise Holdings, Inc. Denise Kingstrom, BASF Corporation April Lausch, Faulkner Collision Center of Lancaster Debbie Menz, Axalta Coatings Systems The WIN Board consists of various industry segments, including […]
Massachusetts Bill Seeks to Set Minimum Collision Repair Labor Rate
Legislation would authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to establish minimum rates paid by insurers to collision repair facilities. Legislation recently introduced in Massachusetts, House Bill 4197 (HB 4197) seeks to provide the Commissioner of Insurance with the authority to establish minimum labor rates paid by automobile insurers for collision repairs in the Commonwealth. HB 4197 […]
Safelite Acquires AAA Mid-Atlantic Auto Glass
The Safelite Group announced it has reached an agreement to acquire AAA Mid-Atlantic Auto Glass LLC, a joint venture owned by subsidiaries of AAA Club Alliance and Club Assist. Additionally, Safelite will become the preferred partner for members of all Clubs associated with AAA Club Alliance for auto glass repair and replacement needs. The transaction […]
Pickups Struggle in IIHS Small Overlap Test
Ford F-150 gets lone good rating for small overlap protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released crash test results today for pickup trucks. Three out of seven large pickup trucks IIHS evaluated in a new round of crash tests earn an acceptable or higher rating for occupant protection in a small overlap front […]
Guild 21 Conference Call Thursday Examines the Awakened Company
The next Guild 21 conference call takes place Thursday, April 14 at 2 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m. PST) and will feature Catherine Bell, founder of BluEra, speaking on What is an Awakened Company? Bell, author of the best-selling book, The Awakened Company, shows leaders how to use their heads, hearts, and hands to awaken a […]
CSN Appoints National Insurance Director, Alberta Regional Manager
CSN Collision Centres announced two staff appointments. Trista Anger-Miklusek has been named CSN’s National Insurance Director and Kari Barton has joined the organization as Alberta Regional Manager.. In her new role, Anger-Miklusek will be responsible for the management and growth of CSN’s Insurance partnerships. Working closely with CSN’s operations and marketing teams, Anger-Miklusek will report […]
Claims Adjuster Charged with $276,000 Insurance Fraud in California
Claims adjuster allegedly crafted elaborate scheme using family and friends. 19 charged with embezzling from insurer. The California Department of Insurance announced that Elizabeth Louise Brown, 48, of Canyon Country, a former claims adjuster with Explorer Insurance, was arrested April 7 and charged with multiple felonies, including insurance fraud and conspiracy for allegedly embezzling more […]
Last Chance to Provide Feedback on CIC Class A Shop Definition
The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) Definitions Committee will close its survey requesting feedback from the industry on proposed changes to its Minimum Recommended Requirements for a Class A Collision Repair Facility on Wednesday, April 13. The results of the survey will help shape the committee’s work and will be discussed at next week’s CIC meeting. […]
Equipment and Tool Institute Names Lineup for the Heavy Duty Discussion Group at ToolTech 2016
The Equipment and Tool Institute will feature an in-depth discussion on issues and information on the Heavy Duty Industry and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will affect the automotive aftermarket tool and equipment segment on Tuesday, April 26, from 1-3 p.m. during ToolTech 2016 in Monterey California. The session, Understanding the Heavy Duty MOU, […]