CollisionWeek

Your source for the latest collision repair industry news, statistics and trend analysis.

  • News
  • Research
  • Feature
  • Subscribe
You are here: Home / Archives for CollisionWeek Editor

CCIF Announces New Steering Committee Members

March 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has appointed new members to its Steering Committee and re-appointed Sylvain Séguin, president of Fix Network Canada, as the Committee Chair. The Steering Committee helps identify topics and priority areas for CCIF events focused on Canada’s collision repair sector. Committee Members include: Matthew Banister — Supplier Representative Owner of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Canadian Collision Industry Forum, People

U.S. Property Casualty Insurance Industry Reports $170 Billion Net Income in 2024

March 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Verisk and APCIA report that investment gains and pricing in 2024 offset some impacts driven by severe catastrophic events. Verisk (NASDAQ: VRSK), the global data analytics and technology provider, and The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), the primary national trade association for home, auto and business insurers, reported full-year 2024 net income for the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Earnings, Net Written Premiums, Property Casualty Insurance, Verisk

NAIC Announces 2025 Federal Legislative and Regulatory Priorities

March 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Today, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) announced its 2025 federal legislative and regulatory priorities, which are focused on further strengthening the national system of state-based insurance regulation in the United States. The NAIC’s 2025 federal priorities include: Preserving and Respecting States’ Primary Role as Insurance Regulators by Eliminating the Federal Insurance Office (FIO): […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, National Association of Insurance Commissioners

ASE Education Foundation Reports Growth in Automotive Education Programs

March 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The ASE Education Foundation has released its 2024 Annual Report highlighting its efforts to address the ongoing technician shortage through educational program accreditation and implementation of industry standards. According to the report, both student enrollment in ASE accredited programs and the number of ASE entry-level tests taken by students increased from 2023 to 2024. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Education Foundation, Career and Technical Education, Certification

Classic Collision Acquires Two Repair Centers in Texas

March 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced March 21 the acquisitions of Pat Gray Collision Center & Platinum Collision Center in Midland, Texas Pat Gray Collision Center & Platinum Collision Center has served the Midland community for five years. Classic Collision operates operate 318 repair facilities nationwide.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Texas

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Appeals Federal Judge’s Dismissal of Massachusetts Right to Repair Lawsuit

March 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicle manufacturer association files notice of appeal, sending case to the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals. The battle over Massachusetts’ controversial Right to Repair law has entered its next phase as the Alliance for Automotive Innovation has formally appealed the February ruling that dismissed its longstanding legal challenge against the Commonwealth’s revised vehicle data […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Lawsuits, Massachusetts, Right to Repair

Progressive Reports Personal Auto Policies in Force Up 21.7% in February Compared to 2024

March 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Premiums written up 17% year-over-year in February. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) reported its total personal auto insurance policies in force were 24,345,000 in February 2025, an increase of 4,342,000 or 21.7% from 20,003,000 in February 2024. The February total personal auto policies in force set a new record for the company. The growth in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Combined Ratio, Earnings, Net Written Premiums, Policies in Force, Progressive

Lift Auto Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Calgary

March 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lift Auto Group has acquired ProColor Collision 32 Ave in Calgary, Alberta, Canada marking the group’s fifth location in the Calgary market. The facility has been renamed CSN 32 Ave as part of the transition. The shop was previously owned by Richard Chiddle, who built the business with support from his wife Amber. For 12 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alberta, Canada, Lift Auto Group

SEMA Show Priority Booth Selection Deadline Set for March 28

March 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Automotive aftermarket companies looking to secure their preferred booth location at the 2025 SEMA Show must submit their signed booth agreement and deposits by Friday, March 28, to be included in the priority booth space selection process. The 2025 SEMA Show will be held November 4-7 in Las Vegas, Nev. continuing its tradition as one […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SEMA Show

I-CAR Canada Launches New Collision Repair Training Subscription Program

March 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

I-CAR Canada has introduced a new Subscription Program that offers collision repair shops and insurance companies unlimited access to online training for all employees under a single subscription fee. The program aims to make professional development more accessible and budget-friendly for businesses in the collision repair sector. By providing unlimited online training access, the subscription […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, I-CAR Canada, Technical Training

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • …
  • 1085
  • Next Page »

Interview Sponsors

IBIS Publisher Partner

Login

Remember Me
Subscribe | Lost your Password?

Tags

AAA AASP/NJ Acquisitions Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Agreements Signed Annual Conference Auto Care Association Automotive Service Association Autonomous Vehicles Awards Axalta Coating Systems Board of Directors Boyd Group California Canada Career and Technical Education CARSTAR CCC Classic Collision Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association Collision Repair Education Foundation Coronavirus Crash Champions Donations Earnings Electric Vehicles Florida I-CAR Lawsuits legislation LKQ Corporation National Auto Body Council Network Affiliations New Jersey New Vehicle Sales Non-OEM Parts Openings People PPG Industries Regulations Right to Repair Scholarships Texas United Kingdom Workforce Development

Recent Articles

  • Classic Collision Acquires Repair Facility in Alabama June 6, 2025
  • Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Down in May June 6, 2025
  • Industry Leader Charles Edward “Chad” Sulkala Passes Away at 54 June 6, 2025
  • Subaru Approves Hunter Engineering’s ADAS Calibration System June 6, 2025
  • BASF Coatings Partners with Toyota Motor Europe on Body & Paint Program June 6, 2025
  • US Auto Suppliers Call for Action on China Rare Earth Restrictions June 6, 2025
  • New Light-Vehicle Sales Ease Up in May June 5, 2025

CollisionWeek Membership

  • Login
  • Lost Password
  • Membership Details
  • Register
  • Sponsors
  • Subscription Information
  • Terms of Use for CollisionWeek

More Information

About CollisionWeek
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Event Calendar
Take the Collision Repair Business Conditions Survey

Copyright 1999-2025 - QuanDec Corporation - All Rights Reserved · Log in