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New Jersey Legislation Providing Right to Sue Insurers for Unfair Claims Handling Practices Scheduled for Hearing

January 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

New Jersey Senate Bill 2144

Bill would provide claimants with ability to file civil suits for violations of state fair claims practices regulations and treble damages. Legislation providing for the right to file civil lawsuits for violations of regulations that define unfair and deceptive insurance practices is scheduled for a hearing in the New Jersey Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, New Jersey, Unfair Claims Practice

AASP/NJ Employment Law Training Meeting January 15

January 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will welcome David M. Bander, Esq., executive director, Policy Office New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, as guest speaker for the association’s first meeting of the year. The meeting will be held 6:30- 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15 at the Holiday Inn […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Meetings, New Jersey

Wayne Peacock Named CEO at USAA

January 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The USAA Board of Directors has elected Wayne Peacock to serve as USAA’s next President and CEO, effective February 1. Peacock succeeds Stuart Parker who is retiring after more than 21 years of USAA service, including as the company’s chief executive since 2015.  “Wayne has served in a broad range of key assignments at USAA […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, USAA

Craig Seelinger Named VP of Technical Compliance and Network Performance at Assured Performance

January 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Assured Performance announced the appointment of Craig Seelinger as Vice President of Technical Compliance & Network Support. Seelinger will operate as the liaison between Assured Performance and OEMs, tool and equipment manufacturers and all other industry stakeholders related to technical compliance requirements for Certification and the ongoing maintenance of the Collision Industry Repair and Business […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assured Performance Network, People

Brett Wootton Named Head of Operations for Fix Auto UK-Owned Collision Repair Centers

January 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK has promoted Brett Wootton to the role of Head of Operations for Fix Auto UK’s acquired collision repair centers. Wooton has been one of Fix Auto UK’s Regional Business Managers since joining the network in 2012 and he will be responsible for the management and development of all sites purchased by Fix […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, People

Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Collision Repair Shop Racketeering Lawsuit Against Insurance Industry

January 3, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crawford’s Auto Center v. State Farm et. al.

The Appeals Court for the Eleventh Circuit finds lower court dismissal of 2014 class action lawsuit alleging insurers use DRP programs to illegally control non-DRP facilities’ rates was valid. An appeal by the collision repair shop plaintiffs’ appeal to overturn the dismissal of a Federal lawsuit against auto insurance companies failed in late December to […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Crawford Auto Center, Direct Repair Programs, Lawsuits, State Farm

Opus Acquires AutoEnginuity

January 3, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Drew Technologies, Inc., an Opus IVS division company, acquired US-based AutoEnginuity, LLC for a purchase price of approximately $20 million on a cash-free and debt-free basis. All conditions for completion of the acquisition of AutoEnginuity have been met. AutoEnginuity, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Mesa, Ariz., has developed into a leader in advanced aftermarket […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Arizona, Drew Technologies, Opus Group AB

Consumers Remained Optimistic About Economic Prospects in December

January 3, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consumer Sentiment Index December 2019

Consumer sentiment rose in the December 2019 survey to near the top of the favorable range it has traveled during the past three years, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 99.3 in December, posting its fourth monthly gain from the low of 89.8 in August. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment Index

CCAR and TechForce Foundation Partner on Be a Pathfinder Campaign

January 3, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) and TechForce Foundation are partnering for the Be A Pathfinder promotion designed to engage students and their influencers through exploring learning styles and career roadmaps.  The Be a Pathfinder campaign guides future technicians, parents and influencers to recognize the life-long opportunities of a career in the transportation industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair, TechForce Foundation, Webinar, Workforce Development

Todd Combs Named CEO of GEICO

January 3, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bill Roberts, GEICO’s president and CEO, has announced that he will retire from GEICO in December 2020. Roberts began his career with GEICO in 1984 as an officer in the Marketing department. Over his 35-year career, he has helped lead GEICO to become the second largest auto insurance company in the U.S. Roberts became vice […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: GEICO, People

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