Reports auto claim frequency declined on mild weather, more than offsetting higher claim costs. The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) reported total revenues of $15.3 billion in the first quarter of 2024, up 10.7%, or $1.5 billion, compared to the prior year quarter driven by higher average premiums that resulted in a $1.3 billion increase in […]
ASE Supports SkillsUSA at National Leadership and Skills Conference
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) staff will be on site and providing support for the 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) held June 24-28 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. “ASE is honored to be part of the SkillsUSA Conference again this year,” said Dave Johnson, president […]
CIF Provides Relief to Kentucky Collision Repair Technician
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) recently presented a check for $10,845 to Gary Noble, a technician at Louisville Collision Center, in Louisville, Ky., as a direct grant to help him in his time of need. Noble suffered a catastrophic collision last November that required a lengthy hospitalization and rehabilitation. Six months later, he has yet […]
IIHS Welcomes New AEB Rule But Disappointed in Delayed Implementation Timeline
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) welcome the new regulation from the National Highway Traffic Administration that requires automatic emergency braking (AEB) on all new passenger vehicles by September 2029. The final rule is a step forward for safety, though the long runway provided for compliance is unnecessary, IIHS-HLDI President David Harkey said. “We […]
GEICO Reports Premiums Written Up 7.3% in First Quarter
Collision claim frequency was down in range of 4-5% in the quarter, but severity was up 4-6%. Berkshire Hathaway reported its earnings for the first quarter of 2024 on May 4, including details about its GEICO subsidiary, the third largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. GEICO’s premiums written were $10.796 billion in the […]
Fix Auto USA Celebrates Opening of 200th Collision Repair Center
Fix Auto USA celebrated the opening of its 200th location, Fix Auto Palm Desert South, in Palm Desert, Calif. In 2011, Fix Auto USA was founded on the mission of creating a network of high-performing, independent body shops to ensure the best quality repairs and service for all customers. The first 30 locations band together […]
Empire Auto Parts Opens Collision Repair Parts Distribution Facility in Texas
Empire Auto Parts, the distributor of aftermarket automotive parts, announced the opening of a 160,000 sq. ft. distribution facility in Dallas, Texas. This marks the company’s 8th large scale distribution center and its first location Texas. The new facility is Empire Auto Parts’ 40th location. “We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest […]
Nine ADAS Calibration Tool Companies Submit Declarations of Conformance to Auto Glass Safety Council
The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) announced that nine calibration equipment companies have provided the organization with a Declaration of Conformance to the Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS). By submitting a declaration, these companies attest that their Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration tools, if used correctly, comply with the AGRSS Standard by performing […]
Refinish Distributors Alliance Held Spring Impact Performance Conference in Charlotte
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) held its Spring Member RDA Impact Performance Conference April 23-25 at the Embassy Suites Uptown in Charlotte N.C.. Executive Director, Ben Jacobson welcomed another record turnout, which included RDA Members, Manufacturer Partners, and Guests. Jacobson opened the meeting with two new Emerging Services initiatives. Now known as Impact Services, first […]
IIHS Calls for Crash Avoidance Features on Light Vans
Light vans involved in over 900,000 police reported crashes each year. Equipping the light vans that fulfill America’s online orders with four safety features could prevent or mitigate close to 4 out of 10 fatal crashes involving such vehicles, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows. Using federal crash data […]
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