Proponents and opponents of pending legislation that would restrict an insurer’s ability to mandate specific collision repair procurement processes had a chance to outline their positions before the Michigan Senate Committee on Insurance. The Michigan Senate Committee on Insurance held a hearing Wednesday, December 2 on Senate Bill 430 (SB430) that proposes to restrict an […]
Driven Brands Acquires CARSTAR Canada
After acquiring CARSTAR’s U.S. franchise network in October, company acquires affiliated franchise network in Canada. Less than two months after acquiring Kansas-based CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts, Driven Brands, Inc. announced that it has acquired CARSTAR Canada, CARSTAR is the third largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair and glass centers in Canada, operating […]
I-CAR Honors Jeff Silver with Chairman’s Award
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) has named Jeff Silver as the recipient of its 2015 Chairman’s Award, which recognizes an individual or organization whose contributions to I-CAR have been significant or extraordinary. The Chairman’s Award recipient is selected by the Executive Committee of the I-CAR International Board of Directors. Silver’s career in […]
Sponsorships Still Available for NABC January 13 Fundraiser
Nineteen collision repair industry leaders have signed up to date to sponsor the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Annual Golf Fundraiser, January 13, 2016 in Palm Springs, Calif. A number of sponsor opportunities are still available for companies who wish to be represented in the industry-wide Golf Fundraiser which supports NABC’s community initiatives such as […]
Innovation Group North America Appoints New President of Auto Division
Innovation Group North America, the provider of insurance software solutions and business process services, announced the promotion of Pete Douglas to President of Innovation Group’s Auto Division. Most recently Vice President of Account Management and Strategy at Innovation Group, Douglas has also served as Vice President and Enterprise Sales Leader at Enservio and in various […]
UK – Carlyle Sells Stake in RAC
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) announced the sale of its stake in RAC,the roadside assistance and insurance provider, to CVC Capital Partners and GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund. The RAC provides services for both private and business motorists including roadside assistance, insurance, buying a used car, vehicle inspections and checks, legal services or up-to-the-minute traffic and […]
Cherokee Collision Center Opens Canton, Ga. Location
Cherokee Collision Centers’ announced the opening of its newest collision repair center in Canton, Ga. The facility is its second location. Since being founded by Gene Sweeney in 1993, Cherokee Collision in Marietta, Ga. has become well known and highly regarded. “Our family has been serving the Marietta and surrounding communities for many years and […]
Ford Approves Chief Fume and Dust Extractors for Aluminum F-150 Collision Repair
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) has approved Chief’s new weld fume extractor and dust extractor for use when repairing collision damage on the aluminum-bodied F-150 pickup truck. The two shop tools are the latest additions to the list of approved Chief collision repair products available through the Ford Rotunda Dealer Equipment program. “Properly repairing collision-damaged aluminum […]
ICBC Selects Mitchell as Strategic Material Damage Solution Provider
Mitchell International today announced that it has entered into a long term agreement with the Insurance Company of British Columbia (ICBC) to serve as their new material damage solution provider. Due to Mitchell and Guidewire Software’s strategic partnership, ICBC will have the advantage of leveraging the integrations between the Mitchell WorkCenter solution and Guidewire ClaimCenter […]
Canada – CCIF FNOL Assignment Project Reaches Milestone
Throughout 2015, the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has led the first ever collaborative project of auto insurers and collision repairers focused on advances for the industry and consumers. The initiative has focused on the First Notice of Loss Assignment, bringing together leading repairers and insurers with the goal to drive substantial improvement in customer […]