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DCR Systems Launches Licensing Model for Turnkey Collision Repair Operation

January 28, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

New York State automobile dealer first to license model for new collision repair facility. DCR Systems has announced that Keeler Motor Car Company, based in Latham, N.Y., is the first company to sign a licensing agreement that provides access to DCR Systems’ full turnkey operating model. It is expected to accelerate the re-launch and future […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, DCR Systems, Keeler Collision, Keeler Motor Car Company

ABRA Adds Four Collision Repair Centers to its Network

January 28, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds new centers in Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota and Montana. ABRA Auto Body Repair of America announced the addition of four new collision repair shops to its network. The new facilities include: ABRA Woodstock in Woodstock, Ga., ABRA Billings in Billings, Mont., ABRA Duluth in Duluth, Minn. and ABRA North Liberty in North Liberty, Iowa. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Network Affiliations

Tractable Announces Partnership with The Hartford for AI Claims Processing

January 28, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

A day after announcing a partnership with Mitchell International to incorporate its Tractable artificial intelligence (AI) technology into Mitchell Intelligent Estimating, the company announced that The Hartford, the 20th largest provider of private passenger automobile insurance in the U.S., is using Tractable’s AI solution to analyze auto damage in the U.S. Tractable uses computer vision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Artificial Intelligence, The Hartford, Tractable

Solera UK Chosen by Activate Accident Repair for Bodyshop Management

January 28, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera today announced its partnership with UK accident management service provider, Activate Group Limited to streamline the management of thousands of repairs a year with PlanManager. PlanManager from Solera Audatex is an end-to-end body shop management solution. Activate Accident Repair has already successfully integrated PlanManager into three of its repair sites to date and will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Activate Group Limited, Agreements Signed, Management Systems, Solera Holdings, United Kingdom

USAA to Offer Small Business Insurance to Veteran Owned Businesses

January 28, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

USAA, the country’s fifth largest property-casualty insurer today announces their entry into the small business insurance market based on increasing demand from its members. While the USAA Insurance Agency has offered small business insurance for the last 30 years through unaffiliated insurance companies, USAA will now offer their own small business insurance product.    “For small business owners, […]

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January Retail Auto Sales Projected Above Last Year

January 27, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

January 2021 Auto Sales Projection

J.D. Power and LMC Automotive forecast strong start in auto sales. New-vehicle retail sales for the month of January are expected to show growth from January 2020, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. Retail sales for new vehicles are projected to reach 890,800 units, a 6.1% increase compared with January […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: J.D. Power, LMC Automotive, New Vehicle Sales

Mitchell Partners With Tractable to Expand Claims Automation Capabilities

January 27, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell today announced the addition of Tractable’s artificial intelligence (AI) to the Mitchell Intelligent Open Platform (MIOP). This allows North American automotive insurers to use Mitchell’s claims automation solution—Mitchell Intelligent Estimating—with Tractable AI. With this plug-and-play approach, insurers have the flexibility to incorporate the AI technology that meets their unique workflow requirements. “We’re excited to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Artificial Intelligence, Mitchell International, Tractable

Allstate to Sell Life Insurance Business for $2.8 Billion to Focus on Personal Property Insurance and Protection Business Growth

January 27, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) has agreed to sell Allstate Life Insurance Company (ALIC) to entities managed by Blackstone for $2.8 billion. ALIC holds approximately 80% (or $23 billion) of Allstate’s life and annuity reserves and generated net income of $467 million in 2019 and a net loss of $23 million in the first nine […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Allstate, Blackstone Group

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Washington State

January 27, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Port Orchard

CARSTAR announced the addition of CARSTAR Port Orchard, an 11,000 sq. ft. facility located at 2005 Sidney Ave, in Port Orchard, Wash. to its network of independently owned collision repair centers. This is the second CARSTAR facility for husband and wife duo Pat and Wendy Murray as well as Pat’s brother Tom. They are excited […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Washington State

Colors on Parade Adds Two Franchises in Arkansas

January 27, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Colors on Parade logo

Colors on Parade, the mobile automotive paint and dent repair services franchise, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest franchise units in Northwest Arkansas. Servicing the Northwest Arkansas/Southwest Missouri region, the new franchises are owned and operated by Billy Routt and Jon Norton. Working alongside Area Developers, Daniel Billingsley and Josh Leaton, Routt […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arkansas, Colors on Parade, Network Affiliations

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