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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 […]

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Farmers Insurance Partners with National Auto Body Council on Veteran Vehicle Donations

February 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Farmers Insurance recently donated three newly refurbished vehicles to veterans during a special ceremony at Copart’s Willis Johnson Ranch in Celina on Thursday, February 6. Farmers worked with Service King, Crest Auto Group and Gerber Collision & Glass to restore the vehicles for the recipients as part of the National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, Copart, Crest Auto Group, Farmers Insurance, National Auto Body Council, Recycled Rides, Service King Collision Repair Centers

North Carolina Attorney General Secures $68,000 Judgment Against Two Charlotte Collision Repair Shops

February 21, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

North Carolina lawsuit

Judge also bans owner from operating an auto repair business for three years over deceptive trade practices and Motor Vehicle Act violations. North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein announced Wednesday that his office secured a $68,564.35 consent judgment against the owners of two collision repair facilities in Charlotte, N.C. A judge found Sterling Leonard Gabriel, […]

Filed Under: Category 1, News Tagged With: Attorney General, Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Lawsuits, North Carolina

Chris Nicolopoulos Confirmed as New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner

February 21, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Replaces Elias who opposed OEM collision repair procedure legislation in the state. On Wednesday, the New Hampshire Executive Council confirmed Governor Chris Sununu’s  nomination of Chris Nicolopoulos of Bow, N.H., to serve as the next Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Insurance. Nicolopoulos takes over from John Elias who resigned effective at the end […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, New Hampshire, People

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