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California Auto Insurance Appraiser Sentenced to 10 Years for Insurance Fraud

June 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Following conviction on 10 felony counts of insurance fraud for role in stage collision ring, appraised sentence to state prison. Collision repair facility operator also faces charges. Erwin Raul Mejia, 42, of Van Nuys, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison following his conviction on 10 felony counts of insurance fraud for his role […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Insurance Fraud

Plymouth Rock Acquires MAPFRE Auto Insurance Business in New York and New Jersey

June 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Agreement with MAPFRE U.S.A. Corp. and ACIC Holding Co., Inc. expands Plymouth Rock’s auto and home insurance business in New York and New Jersey. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation reached agreement today to continue its expansion into the New York State insurance market with the acquisition of MAPFRE Insurance Company of New York, subject to regulatory […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, American Commerce Insurance Company, MAPFRE, New Jersey, New York, Plymouth Rock Assurance

Rob Howard Named Chief Claims Officer at Farmers Insurance

June 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Farmers Insurance announced that its former Head of Claims Shared Services, Rob Howard, has been named the organization’s new Chief Claims Officer effective June 11. Howard joined Farmers in 1987 as a claims representative in St. Louis, Missouri, relocating to Southern California in 2000 when he was appointed to be the Auto Property Damage (APD) […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Farmers Insurance, People

Spanesi Americas and Certified Collision Group Announce Supply Agreement

June 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Spanesi Americas to work with hundreds of CCG collision repair centers across the U.S. for equipment needs. Spanesi Americas have signed an agreement with the Certified Collision Group (CCG) that calls for Spanesi Americas to be a preferred provider of vehicle repair straightening benches, Touch electronic measuring systems, spray booths, prep stations, mixing rooms, welders […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Certified Collision Group, Spanesi

Maine Collision Repair Facility Owner Shawn Moody Wins Republican Nomination for Governor

June 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Shawn Moody, founder of Moody’s Collision Centers with 11 locations in Maine, will be the Republican candidate for Governor in Maine in November. Moody won an outright majority of the primary vote, making him the winner of his primary, on Tuesday. With a majority, there’s no need for additional rounds of voting under Maine’s ranked-choice […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Governor, Maine, Moody's Collision Centers

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Centers in Illinois and Ontario, Canada

June 13, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds Gerber location in Chicago market, Assured Automotive collision repair center in Bradford, Ontario. The Boyd Group Inc. announced the June 8 opening of a collision repair center in Chicago, Ill. The center previously operated as Brown’s Auto Construction and served the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago for approximately 60 years. This popular north-Chicago neighborhood […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Canada, Illinois, Ontario

Mitchell Issues Second Quarter 2018 Industry Trends Report

June 13, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell today released its Industry Trends Report (ITR) for the second quarter of 2018. The report includes a deep dive into how data analytics are now embedded into most levels of insurance organizations, presenting both challenges and opportunities.  In this edition of the Industry Trends Report, Mitchell executives provide views on the most recent industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Industry Trends Report, Mitchell International

Gary Danowski Named Vice President, Global Automotive Refinish at PPG

June 13, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Danowski succeeds John Outcalt who will retire August 1 after 35 year career with PPG. PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced Gary Danowski, current vice president, automotive coatings, will become vice president, global automotive refinish, effective July 1. Danowski will replace John Outcalt, who has announced his intent to retire, effective Aug. 1. Danowski joined PPG in 1982 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, PPG Industries

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients

June 13, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced the recipients of several scholarship programs funded by industry partners including those from CCC Information Services, I-CAR Nashville Committee, National Auto Body Council and Service King Collision Repair Centers. CCC Michael Salvatore Memorial Student Repair Technician Scholarship The Foundation and CCC Information Services Inc. announced three exceptional students as […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, Collision Repair Education Foundation, I-CAR, National Auto Body Council, Scholarships, Service King Collision Repair Centers

Mazda and CCC Working Together on Recall Data to Address Vehicle Safety

June 13, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicle manufacturer is sharing open recall data with CCC, reaching thousands of collision repair centers with an automatic alert as they write estimates for affected vehicles. CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) announced today that it is working with Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) to address vehicle safety, creating a new method for the automaker to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, Mazda, Recalls

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