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AASP/NJ to Award Aspiring Young Technicians Tool and Equipment Grants at Northeast Trade Show

February 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced it is continuing its commitment of supporting young professionals who pursue a career in collision repair with the return of its Young Tech of Year award ceremony, which will take place during the NORTHEAST 2023 Automotive Services Show weekend at the Meadowlands Exposition Center […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Awards, Northeast Trade Show

Progressive’s Scott Ziegler Elected Chair of IIHS Board of Directors

February 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Scott Wesley Ziegler, general manager of personal lines at Progressive Insurance, has been elected chair of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Board of Directors for 2023. Ziegler takes over from Stan McNaughton, president and chief executive officer of PEMCO, who remains on the Board. “The mission of preventing traffic deaths and injuries is deeply […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, People, Progressive Insurance

Labor Rate Survey Bill Introduced in Vermont

February 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislation would require the Commissioner of Financial Regulation to survey labor rates and establish a minimum rate. A bill introduced by five members of the Vermont House of Representatives February 2 proposes to establish minimum reimbursement rates for labor on automobile insurance claims. House Bill 160 (HB160), introduced by Rep. Kevin Christie, Rep. Kenneth Goslant, […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: consumer price index, Labor Rates, legislation, Vermont

Stuart Klein Named Senior Director, Collision at AIA Canada

February 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) announced the appointment of Stuart “Stu” Klein to the newly created position of Senior Director, Collision. In this position, Stu will join the Association’s senior leadership team, which helps guide AIA Canada’s support and advocacy for the Canadian auto care sector. Stu will play a vital role […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, People

Dynabrade Acquires Global Abrasive Products

February 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dynabrade, Inc. announced it recently completed the asset purchase of one of its strategic suppliers, Global Abrasive Products, Inc., a 50-employee abrasives converter with locations in Lockport, N.Y. and Alpharetta, Ga. “For Dynabrade, this is a continuation of our strategic initiative to expand the scope of our vertical integration,” says Dynabrade President Michael Buffamonti. “This […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Dynabrade, Georgia, Global Abrasive Products, New York State

CIECA Announce Board Officers

February 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

During the Collision Industry Electronic Commerce (CIECA) Board of Trustees meeting in Palm Springs, Calif. on January 18, the organization’s Board of Trustees elected the following officers for 2023: Chair: Greg Best, Senior Business Analyst, California Casualty Vice Chair: Ashley Denison, Chief Information Officer, Caliber Collision Treasurer: Brady Bonner, Vice President of Client Sales and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, California Casualty, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, People

Todd Dillender Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Caliber Collision

February 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Caliber announced the promotion of Todd Dillender from Executive Vice President, Operations to Chief Operating Officer of Caliber Collision, effective immediately. In this role, Dillender will be instrumental in driving market growth while delivering on Caliber’s purpose of Restoring the Rhythm of Your Life. Caliber saw significant growth during 2022, expanding its national footprint to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber, People

Allstate Reports Auto Written Premiums Up 13.3% in Fourth Quarter

February 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Increase driven by significant rate increases in the Allstate brand and growth at National General. Auto combined ratio of 112.6 in the fourth quarter of 2022 was up 8.3 points from 2021 quarter. The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) yesterday reported total revenues of $13.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase 4.9% compared to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate, Earnings

Boyd Group to Open New Gerber Collision Repair Centers in North Carolina and Florida

February 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group (TSE:BYD) announced that two new collision repair centers will be opening soon in Winterville, N.C. and New Port Richey, Fla. The company also lists a new location coming soon in Ocala, Fla. on its website. The North Carolina collision repair center, located at 214 Beacon Dr in Winterville, will be one of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, Florida, North Carolina, Openings

UK’s Steer Automotive Acquires Three Collision Repair Centers Bringing Total Locations to 60

February 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

UK-based Steer Automotive announced the acquisition of North East Accident Repair Centres (NEARC) with three operating sites in Newcastle, Sunderland and Darlington. The two owners of NEARC, Roger Collings and Bob Taylor, were looking to sell their shareholding and despite interest from several parties they felt that Steer Automotive was the best cultural fit for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Steer Automotive Group, United Kingdom

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