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AASP/NJ Hosts Seventh Annual Race Night Raises Money for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

June 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) hosted its seventh annual Race Night at RPM Raceway in Jersey City, N.J on June 12. The event once again brought together industry members and supporters from all over the state to take part in a fun and friendly competition, which also raises money for […]

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

J.D. Power: Auto Insurance Customer Satisfaction Reaches Record High

June 15, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Improvements in digital interactions, billings/payment, policy offerings drive increase. Despite steadily increasing premiums, auto insurance customers are more satisfied with their carriers than ever. According to the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Auto Insurance Study, insurers are beginning to get the customer interaction formula right, offering a mix of digital and live interactions that keep customers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Customer Satisfaction, J.D. Power

Car-O-Liner Becomes I-CAR Sustaining Partner

June 15, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car-O-Liner announced that it has joined I-CAR’s Sustaining Partner program that was announced in January. I-CAR Sustaining Partners provide financial support to help contain the cost of training for collision repair businesses. Funding also helps to ensure new entrants to the industry through career and technical schools, are not prevented that entry, because of the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Car-O-Liner, I-CAR

Thatcham Research and ABI Say Carmaker Use of the Word ‘Autonomous’ Dangerous

June 15, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thatcham Research and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) issued an urgent call to carmakers and legislators for greater clarity around the capability of vehicles sold with technology that does more and more driving on behalf of motorists. The call comes in the wake of growing reports of people crashing while over-relying on technology which […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Association of British Insurers, Autonomous Vehicles, Thatcham Research

Copart Launches Fifth Annual Rebuild Challenge

June 15, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the launch of its Fifth Annual Copart Rebuild Challenge. The Copart Rebuild Challenge is a contest designed for car enthusiasts and automotive rebuilders who are U.S. residents to show how they have restored, customized or rebuilt a vehicle of their choice. Contestants can enter the Copart Rebuild Challenge from now through […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart

ASA Asks Congress to Protect Federal Insurance Office’s Authority

June 15, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services passed a series of six bills designed to reduce federal regulations. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that one of the bills, HR 3861, Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017, introduced last year was part of the package approved by a vote of 36-21. ASA […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Federal Insurance Office, legislation

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

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