Premiums were up 10% in 2023 due to repair cost inflation, reinsurance costs. The Australian motor insurance industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9% from AUD24.1 billion ($16.7 billion) in 2024 to AUD35.1 billion ($23.9 billion) in 2028, in terms of direct written premiums (DWP), according to GlobalData, […]
American Family’s Westrate Elected Chair of IIHS Board of Directors
Bill Westrate, chair and chief executive officer of American Family Insurance, has been elected chair of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Board of Directors for 2024. Westrate takes over from Scott Wesley Ziegler, who is retiring from Progressive Insurance, where he was general manager of personal lines. “IIHS exemplifies the collective power and impact […]
Interview: CCC’s Dan Risley Details New Data Privacy Feature
Collision repair facilities are able to remove sensitive data before sharing with third parties. CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC) announced today the availability of an enhanced data security feature for collision repairers writing estimates on cccone.com. The new feature provides repairers with the ability to redact the last six digits of a Vehicle Identification Number […]
New Texas Greenfield Collision Repair Center is Joe Hudson’s 200th Location
Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced its newest greenfield location in Princeton, Texas is its 200th location. CEO Brant Wilson said, “Our relentless pursuit of growth is anchored in a disciplined strategy. We strategically target value-accretive locations within and adjacent to our core markets to ensure we can provide the oversight and excellence our customers expect.” […]
Classic Acquires 3 Collision Repair Centers in Arizona
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Painters Collision Centers in Apache Junction, Chandler, and Queen Creek, AZ. “Our reputation was built on a foundation of quality repairs and unparalleled customer service, and we believe Classic Collision is the right organization to keep our foundation intact,” stated James Huard, former owner of Painters Collision Centers. […]
Oakley Capital Acquires Stake in UK’s Steer Automotive Group
Oakley Capital, the pan-European private equity investor, announced it has reached a conditional agreement to invest in Steer Automotive Group, the UK’s largest independent collision repair group. Founded in 2018 by serial entrepreneur Richard Steer, Steer Automotive has expanded through 18 acquisitions, establishing a network of over 100 collision repair centers. Steer, and the current […]
AASP/NJ Kicked Off 2024 Meeting Series January 10 with Education and Fun at TOPGOLF
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) brought their “A” game by hosting a fun and informative night at TOPGOLF in Edison, N.J. on January 10 that brought out over 50 automotive repair professionals for the association’s first membership event of the year. The evening kicked off with a discussion led by […]
Washington State Right to Appraisal Bill Scheduled for Public Hearing January 16
Legislation would require auto insurance policies to include a provision for an appraisal process to resolve disputes. Legislation before the Washington State House of Representatives that would require insurance policies issued after January 1, 2025 to include a provision for a right to appraisal to resolve disputes over the cost of claims is scheduled for […]
Doan Group Announces Launch of Woman-Owned Franchise Group in Alabama
The Doan Group, a boutique national provider of auto, specialty vehicle and equipment, and property appraisal and adjusting services, announced a new ownership team for its Alabama franchise. The new franchise ownership group is a women-owned business, Doan’s first such franchise in its 43-year history. New owners Lee Goforth and Michelle Petereit bring nearly 50 […]
DataTouch Launches VINAnonymize to Prevent Collision Repair Estimate Data Appearing in VIN Reporting Services
DataTouch LLC announces the launch of VINAnonymize, a new technology that prevents collision repair estimate information from being used by vehicle identification number (VIN) reporting services such as CARFAX and AutoCheck. DataTouch designed the technology to allow a shop user to anonymize a VIN and help protect customers’ personally identifiable information (PII). “Many times, after […]
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