A San Jose, Calif. body shop owner has been charged with insurance fraud following an investigation by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office. Jairon Escobar, 49, who owns and operates Radiator & Body Parts, allegedly inflated an insurance damage estimate on a vehicle that was part of an undercover operation. Investigators say Escobar added […]
US Property/Casualty Industry Swings to Underwriting Profit of $22.9 Billion in 2024
Result marks first gain in four years. The U.S. property/casualty (P/C) industry recorded a $22.9 billion net underwriting gain in 2024, signifying the segment’s first underwriting profit since 2020, and marking a substantial swing from the $21.3 billion loss recorded in the prior year, according to a new AM Best report. These preliminary results are […]
Max Malaret Named Vice President of Claims at Plymouth Rock Assurance
Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation announced that Max Malaret has joined its Independent Agency Auto Group as Vice President of Claims. Malaret will lead the Physical Damage team and oversee claims training and leadership development while driving strategic direction for claims operations. His responsibilities will also include the subrogation and special investigative units. With more than […]
Massachusetts Bill Proposes New Method for Setting Collision Repair Labor Rates
Bill would allow collision repair facilities to set labor rates based upon what customers have actually paid for repairs. Massachusetts legislators are considering a bill that seeks to fundamentally change how insurance companies determine labor rates for collision repairs in the Commonwealth. House Bill 1285 (H1285), An Act relative to the calculation of labor rates […]
PPG Recognizes GNE Paint & Supplies Inc. 2024 Automotive Refinish Platinum Distributor of the Year
PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has named GNE Paint & Supplies Inc. of Detroit, Mich. as its Automotive Refinish 2024 Platinum Distributor of the Year. The award recognizes a distributor with exceptional service, loyalty, product knowledge and support as part of the PPG Platinum Distributor program. Natalie Scott, PPG director, PPG Platinum Distributor […]
Honda Settles With California Privacy Protection Agency Over Violations
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board has issued a decision that requires American Honda Motor Co. to change its business practices and pay a $632,500 fine to resolve claims that the company violated the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The investigation arose from the Enforcement Division’s ongoing review of data privacy practices by connected […]
Video Showcases High-Tech Automotive and Collision Repair Career Opportunities
A newly released video is set to influence the way people view careers in the automotive aftermarket industry, emphasizing the cutting-edge technology and innovation that define this dynamic field. This initiative, a collaboration between MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers’ Modern Industry eXpertise (MiX) and the Auto Care Association’s Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG), aims to inspire […]
Fix Auto UK First as Apprentice Awarded IMI Award to Continue Education
In the week that Fix Auto UK commemorated its official 20th Anniversary, the Group celebrated another historical moment as apprentice Teagan Whiteman became the network’s first individual to be awarded with an Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) bursary (scholarship) to continue her education. The 19-year-old spray painter, who works at Fix Auto Newport, received […]
EPA Deregulation Announcement Promises Major Impacts on the Auto Industry
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on March 12 announced what it described as the most significant deregulatory action in U.S. history. Spearheaded by Administrator Lee Zeldin, the agency is set to roll back a series of emissions regulations that, according to the administration, have imposed economic burdens on industries, including the auto sector. The announcement […]
Gas Prices Down Even as Demand Increases
Dip occurs as spring break travel heats up. Despite increased demand, gas prices dipped lower this week, with yesterday’s national average at $3.07 per gallon, about 3 cents lower than a week ago, according to AAA. This drop at the pump comes as many travelers gear up to hit the road for spring break and […]
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