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BASF Recognized as 2019 GM Supplier of the Year and Overdrive Award Winner

July 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during a virtual ceremony honoring the recipients of the company’s 28th annual Supplier of the Year awards on Wednesday, June 24. This is the 15th time BASF has received the award. The company was also honored with the Overdrive Award for Sustainable Construction […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, BASF, General Motors, Supplier of the Year Award

IADA Hosting Auto Appraiser Summit Webinar July 24

July 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Independent Auto Damage Appraisers’ Association (IADA) announced it will be hosting the first ever Auto Appraiser Summit on July 24, 2020 at 2 p.m. (EDT). Registration for the event is available online. This event will feature leaders from around our industry giving presentations on the newest technology, the latest education, modern tools and platforms […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Independent Auto Damage Appraisers, Webinar

Gas Consumption Down Slightly for Week Ending June 26

July 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

While week-on-week deliveries were down, the four week moving average of gas supplied to the U.S. market is now down less than 16% compared to 2019. Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed gasoline consumption was down slightly for the week ending June 26 after a large increase the previous week. For the […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Gasoline Demand

Rhode Island Reinstitutes Requirements for Physical Inspection of Collision Repair Claims Following Reopening

July 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Rhode Island Insurance Bulletin 2020-2

Insurance regulator will resume enforcement of regulations requiring physical inspections on claims over $2500. The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation Insurance Division announced it will resume enforcement of physical inspection requirements that had been paused in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. On July 1, the Division updated its Bulletin Number 2020-2 that had […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Insurance Bulletin, Insurance Department, Photo Appraisal, Regulations, Rhode Island

Asbury Automotive Group Acquires Park Place Dealerships Including Two Collision Repair Centers

July 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG) announced the acquisition of Park Place Dealerships, one of the country’s largest luxury dealer groups for $685 million of goodwill and approximately $50 million for parts, fixed assets, and leaseholds, excluding vehicle inventory. The operating assets to be acquired include 12 new vehicle franchises, all of which are located in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Asbury Automotive Group, Texas

Boston Fed Announces Main Street Lending Program is Fully Operational

July 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston on Monday announced that the Main Street Lending Program is now fully operational, ready to purchase participations in eligible loans that are submitted to the program by registered lenders.  The program offers five-year loans to help credit flow to small- and medium-sized businesses that were in sound financial condition […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Maint Street Lending Program

Steven Chapman Named to Axalta Board of Directors

July 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) announced that Steven M. Chapman has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective as of July 21. Chapman will serve on the Company’s Audit and Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability Committees. “I’m pleased to welcome Steve to our Board of Directors,” said Mark Garrett, Axalta’s Board Chair. “He brings […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Board of Directors, People

Paycheck Protection Program Extended Through August 8

July 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

President Trump signs legislation extending the deadline for businesses to apply for a forgivable loan until August 8. Approximately $130 Billion remains in program. Small-business owners now have until August 8 to apply for forgivable loans under the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The Small Business Administration is expected to restart […]

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

OSHA Releases Frequently Asked Questions and Answers On Worker Safety During the Coronavirus Pandemic

July 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published frequently asked questions and answers to help protect workers from exposure to the coronavirus. “OSHA developed these FAQs based on inquiries received from the public,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Loren Sweatt. “OSHA is committed […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, OSHA

Nationwide Insurance Completes Transition to Independent Agency Model

July 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

On July 1, Nationwide completed its 18-month transition to operate as a fully independent agency carrier. More than 99% of the company’s formerly captive agents will transition to Nationwide’s independent agency channel and continue partnering with the company. Since the company made the announcement to transition to a fully independent model in 2018, new written […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Nationwide Insurance

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