Patty Kuderer was sworn in as Washington State’s ninth insurance commissioner by Washington Supreme Court Justice Steve Gonzalez. Kuderer, a former state Senator from Bellevue, was joined by her son, Michael, and family friend, Stephanie Weil. She is one of only 11 elected insurance commissioners in the country and Washington’s first new commissioner in 24 […]
IndyCar Driver Romain Grosjean Named a Keynote Speaker for Fix Network 2025 Global Conference
The Fix Network announced that Romain Grosjean, renowned IndyCar racer, former Formula 1 driver, health advocate, and entrepreneur, will headline as one of the keynote speakers at the highly anticipated Fix Network Global Conference, set for April 27 to May 1 in Playa Mujeres, Mexico. A place where inspiration meets action, the conference serves as […]
Consumer Reports Calls for Next Transportation Secretary to Improve Driving Automation Technology and Autonomous Vehicle Crash Reporting Program
Calls for ADAS and autonomous technology crash report program marked by underreporting to be made stronger, fairer, and more efficient. Consumer Reports (CR) is calling on federal regulators and the incoming administration to keep and improve a vital program that requires auto manufacturers and autonomous vehicle (AV) companies to report serious crashes in vehicles equipped […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta
The Fix Network Canada announce the grand opening of its newest collision repair facility, Fix Auto Countryside Didsbury, located in the heart of Alberta. This new facility is owned and operated by experienced husband-and-wife team, Jason and Jamie Hildebrant, who bring a wealth of industry knowledge and passion to their new venture under the renowned […]
Ed Gerber Named CEO at Auveco
Auveco, a leading master distributor of automotive and industrial fasteners, has announced that Ed Gerber was appointed as its new CEO effective January 6. Auveco is a portfolio company of GHK Capital Partners LP (“GHK”), a leading middle-market private equity firm based in Greenwich, Conn. Gerber is an experienced leader with an extensive background in […]
Enlyte’s Trends Report Examines Year of Generative AI
As the use of generative AI continues to expand, 2025 is poised to be the year this technology significantly starts to change how Americans live and work. This is especially true in the P&C industry, as companies strive to balance efficiency and costs with investments in systems, training and change management. To help position insurance […]
Applications Open for AASPMN Scholarships
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASPMN) will be awarding up to $20,000 in scholarships to select students enrolled in post-secondary automotive or collision repair programs. Scholarship awards will be $500 – $2,000 per student and can be used for tuition or tool purchases. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in a […]
Texas Attorney General Sues Allstate and Arity Over Alleged Driving Data Privacy Act Violations
Lawsuit alleges companies illegally collected, used and sold driving data to insurance companies for 45 million people. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Allstate and its subsidiary, Arity, for unlawfully collecting, using, and selling data about the location and movement of Texans’ cell phones through secretly embedded software in mobile apps, such as Life360. The […]
Women’s Industry Network Collision Repair Scholarship Applications Now Open
The Women’s Industry Network’s (WIN) has again partnered with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) to administer its scholarship program, aiming at encouraging and empowering women with a passion for the collision repair industry. Applications are open online through March 6. The scholarships are presented annually to deserving students enrolled in viable collision repair technology […]
BASF Coatings Named a BMW Group Preferred Paint Brand
Glasurit and R-M among BMW Group’s preferred paint brands for its aftersales network in more than 50 markets. BASF’s Coatings division announced that BMW Group has selected the premium refinish brands Glasurit and R-M among their preferred paint brands for its aftersales network. This strategic partnership includes 50 markets where BMW Group is not present […]