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ProCare Collision Acquires Penske Collision Center in Houston

February 25, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProCare Collision announced it has acquired a Penske Collision Center in Houston, Texas. ProCare now has five locations in and around the Houston market and 35 overall including the opening in Pflugerville, Texas, near Austin, that CollisionWeek reported on February 20. “We appreciate our time working with all the great people throughout this process. This […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Openings, ProCare Automotive LLC, Texas

GEICO Reports Auto Policies in Force Up 6.4% in 2019

February 25, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Voluntary policies increased by over 1 million last year. Claims frequency declined, but severity increased. Berkshire Hathaway reported its 2019 earnings on February 22, including details of its GEICO Insurance operations. GEICO’s premiums written and earned in 2019 increased 5.5% and 6.6%, respectively, compared to 2018. According to the company’s annual report, these increases were […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Earnings, GEICO

Progressive Plans to Hire 8,000 New Employees in 2020

February 25, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Progressive intends to hire up to 8,000 new employees in 2020, marking another year of stability and growth for the insurance company. With an increase in customers and total revenues topping $39 billion, the company needs more employees to support continued growth in auto, property, commercial lines and recreational products insurance at more than 250 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Progressive Insurance

IAA’s Michael Ortega to Present During March 17 CIECA Webinar

February 25, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECAst technical webinar will feature Michael Ortega, senior director of Application Development at IAA. Ortega’s presentation, The Key to Collaboration: Combining Technology and Communication, will be held on Tuesday, March 17, at noon (EDT). All industry segments, including CIECA members and non-members, are invited […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Insurance Auto Auctions

BASF Selects Finalists for R-M Best Painter Contest

February 25, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF R-M Best Painter Contest 2020 Finalists

Five painters from across North America have been chosen to compete this month at the R-M Best Painter Contest 2020 North American Finals in Whitehouse, Ohio. From February 27-29, these finalists will compete for a chance to win a trip to Paris, France, sponsored by BASF, to represent North America at the International Finals held […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, R-M

Tiffany Mason Named Chief Financial Officer at Driven Brands

February 25, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Driven Brands, the parent of CARSTAR and other automotive aftermarket franchise brands, announced Tiffany Mason is joining the company as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective March 2.  “I am thrilled to welcome Tiffany to the Driven Brands family,” said Jonathan Fitzpatrick, Chief Executive Officer at Driven Brands. “Tiffany is a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Driven Brands, People

California Collision Repair Shops Charged with Felony Insurance Fraud

February 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Collision Repair Shops Charged with Felony Insurance Fraud

Department of Insurance and Contra Costa District Attorney’s office undercover sting results in eight felony charges against four individuals. To crack down on automobile insurance fraud, the California Department of Insurance, Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) conducted an undercover sting operation targeting collision repair facilities across Contra […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Department of Insurance, Insurance Fraud, Lawsuits

Ford Motor Company Launches Usage-Based Insurance Program in Partnership with Nationwide Insurance

February 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford Insure

Customers can opt in and share driving data with Nationwide, will have access to Nationwide Accident Forgiveness option as well as collision repairs using genuine Ford parts. Ford Motor Company announced a partnership with Nationwide Insurance to offer a usage-based insurance program to new vehicle owners. Ford Insure and Lincoln Motor Company Insure, powered by Nationwide, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Ford Motor Company, Nationwide Insurance, Usage-Based Insurance

CAPA Announces 2020 Board of Directors

February 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced the election of six new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board are: Dave Prejna, Allstate Insurance; Rob Howard, Farmers Insurance; Jim Gadberry, Nationwide Insurance; Anne Warner, USAA Insurance; Bill Lawrence, 1st Certified Collision Centers; and Tim Adelmann, Driven Brands. The Board is comprised of members […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Certified Automotive Parts Association, People

FinishMaster Launches First Annual Hood Master Challenge

February 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster announced its First Annual Hood Master Challenge competition for refinish professionals. Contests have until March 6 to register for the competition. Each contestant will receive a free mini hood from FinishMaster create a work of automotive art. Contestants will have 30 days to create their artwork and return it to FinishMaster. More information and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FinishMaster

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