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Farmers Group in Talks to Acquire MetLife’s U.S. Property-Casualty Business

November 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Farmers and MetLife Discuss Merger

Zurich confirms reports its U.S. subsidiary is exploring acquisition of 16th largest auto insurer in the U.S. Zurich Insurance Group announced its U.S.-based subsidiary Farmers Group, Inc. is in talks with Metlife over a possible acquisition of MetLife’s U.S. property and casualty insurance business. The announcement came after reports regarding a potential transaction with MetLife […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Farmers Insurance, MetLife Insurance, Zurich Insurance Group

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Manchester

November 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced the addition of Greater Manchester-based Barlow Street Motors to its network. The new location will operate as Fix Auto Worsley. The appointment arrives two weeks after Fix Auto UK announced the opening of Fix Auto Liverpool South and takes the number of Fix Auto-branded repair centers in the region to 10. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom

ASA X50 Automotive Conference & Expo April 30-May 1

November 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association and its network of ASA Affiliates across the United States will host their first multi-day virtual conference and expo on April 30 – May 1, 2021. ASA X50 Uniting Our Voice, Uniting our Industry will create a diverse training lineup of courses and instructors that will provide ASA members and attendees […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Conference, Webinars

Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association Calls for Right to Repair Legislation to Include Telematics

November 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) says Australia should follow the lead of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the U.S. and include telematics in the draft legislation expected soon that will require vehicle manufacturers to share all motor vehicle service and repair information. Massachusetts voters approved amendments to amend the Commonwealth’s Right to Repair law […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association, Diagnostics, legislation, Right to Repair

Collision Repair Education Foundation Virtual Golf Fundraiser Open

November 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Industry Foundation opened its 30-day National Virtual Golf Fundraiser last Friday. Announced in October, the Foundation is partnering with 90 I-CAR Volunteer Committees on the nationwide winter virtual golf fundraiser, exclusively sponsored by PPG Automotive. The event will run through Sunday, December 20. More information and registration are available online at the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Fundraiser, Golf Outing, PPG Industries

Collision Repair Education Foundation Executive Director Clark Plucinski to Retire

November 20, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Board launches search campaign for new executive director. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that Clark Plucinski, executive director of the non-profit dedicated to supporting collision repair educational programs, schools, and students to create qualified, entry-level employees and connect them with an array of career opportunities, intends to retire. The Foundation is launching a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, People

American Family Extends 10% Auto Insurance Credits Through March 2021

November 20, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

American Family Insurance announced its third round of premium relief for personal auto insurance customers due to decreased driving and claims from COVID-19, increasing the total amount of relief to $500 million since the pandemic began. American Family Insurance announced today its third round of premium relief for personal auto insurance customers due to decreased […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Family, Coronavirus, Premiums

Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance Clarifying Deductibility of Expenses For Businesses that Received a PPP Loan

November 20, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance clarifying the tax treatment of expenses where a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan has not been forgiven by the end of the year the loan was received. Since businesses are not taxed on the proceeds of a forgiven PPP loan, the expenses are not […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: IRS, Paycheck Protection Program, U.S. Treasury Department

AIA Canada Announces Support of the Vehicle Data Access Education Campaign

November 20, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced its support for the Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice. campaign, adding to the movement focused on ensuring consumer access and control over car data. Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice. is an Auto Care Association and Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) education initiative that engages car […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, Data Access, Right to Repair, Telematics

NHTSA Seeks Public Comment on Automated Driving System Safety Principles

November 20, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comment on the potential development of a framework of principles to govern the safe behavior of automated driving systems (ADS) in the future.  The advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) was submitted to the Federal Register on November 19 and is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Regulations

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