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September Automechanika Frankfurt Event Postponed Until Next Year

May 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The bienniel event in Germany will now be held from September 14-18, 2021. Messe Frankfurt announced that due to conditions resulting from the corona pandemic and measures taken to stem its spread, the organization along with its customers, partners and supporting associations have agreed to postpone the Automechanika Frankfurt event that was originally scheduled to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automechanika, Europe, Germany

Axalta Reports First Quarter Sales Down Due to COVID-19 Impact on Demand

May 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) announced net sales of $983.5 million in the first quarter ended March 31. Sales decreased 12.1% year-over-year, including a 2.1% negative foreign currency impact and negative 1.5% year-over-year impact from the sale of a China JV interest in Q2 2019. Constant currency organic net sales decreased 8.5% in the period, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Earnings

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Calls for Commercial Auto Insurance Premium Discounts

May 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has called upon commercial vehicle insurers to review their Louisiana policies and consider returning a percentage of premium to policyholders whose businesses have been impacted by the stay at home orders put in place as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. Following these emergency declarations, many commercial fleet operators are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Insurance Commissioner, Louisiana, Premiums

Women’s Industry Network Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients

May 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced the 11 recipients to receive the 2020 WIN College Student Tuition and Conference Scholarship  Award. The scholarships are presented annually to deserving students enrolled in a post-secondary collision repair technology programs. Each recipient receives a $1,000 scholarship to continue their post-secondary education in collision repair and complimentary registration to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Scholarships, Women's Industry Network

Traffic Volume Improved Week Ending May 1

May 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The latest connected vehicle traffic volume data indicates that traffic volume increased again last week. According to the latest INRIX U.S. National Traffic Volume Synopsis covering the week of April 25 through May 1, travel continued to rebound, particularly personal travel. Nationwide personal travel improved levels last seen on Wednesday, March 25th, over five weeks […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: INRIX, Traffic Volume

NFIB Urges SBA to Make Changes in PPP Loan Program to Benefit Small Businesses

May 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) made several recommendations to the United States Small Business Administration and United States Department of the Treasury to ensure that the Payment Protection Program (PPP) loans work as Congress intended for small businesses. In a letter to the Treasury Department and the Small Business Association this week, NFIB […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Federation of Independent Business, Paycheck Protection Program, U.S. Small Business Administration

Carolinas Collision Association Pledges Support for Collision Repair Schools

May 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Carolinas Collision Association has pledged to raise $250,000 in in-kind, product donations to support North Carolina and South Carolina high school and college collision repair schools and technical programs over the summer through the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). These donations, tax-deductible through CREF, include spare parts (fenders, bumper covers, etc), tools, equipment, paint, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Carolinas Collision Association, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Workforce Development

Beth Rutter Named Director Industry and Customer Engagement, North America for Tradiebot Industries

May 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tradiebot Industries, the Australia-based immersive technology software company, announced the appointment of Beth Rutter to lead the company’s expansion into the North American market. Rutter brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the collision repair industry to her new role as Director of Industry and Customer Engagement, North America. Tradiebot has has developed virtual […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, North America, People, Tradiebot Industries

USAA CEO Reports Slight Uptick in Accidents After Being Down 40-50%

May 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Insurer will return additional funds to policyholders as pandemic response continues to impact driving and accident frequency. Last week, USAA announced it would return an additional $280 million to its auto policyholders given continued declines in driving and accidents. In an interview on CNBC this morning, Wayne Peacock, USAA CEO explained that the normal data […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accident Frequency, Coronavirus, USAA

Nationwide Acquires Renewal Rights for United Fire & Casualty Company Personal Lines Business

May 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

United Fire & Casualty Company (UFG) and Nationwide have entered into a renewal rights agreement for UFG’s personal lines business, providing UFG’s independent insurance agents with the opportunity to transfer personal lines policies to Nationwide beginning in the third quarter of 2020, subject to the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals. As part of this agreement, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Nationwide Insurance

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