Report calls for third-party access to defined, transparent data standards that foster better understanding of automated vehicles and their operation. Automated driving systems (ADS) hold great promise to save lives and reduce crashes on the nation’s highways, according to a new white paper from the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC), but the road […]
Thomas Maple Appointed GM for Fix Auto Network in British Columbia
Fix Auto announced Thomas Maple has been appointed to the role of General Manager for the newly formed region of British Columbia, Canada. “We have seen tremendous growth in the West with over 90 Fix Automotive Network brand locations now operating throughout Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan,” said Steve Leal, President of Fix Auto World. […]
Record Level of Small Businesses Experiencing Profit Growth
Reports of improved earnings reach highest levels in 45-year history of NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index sustained record-high levels increasing to 104.8 in April, driven by reports of improved profits, the highest in the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey’s 45-year history. Additionally, […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Quebec
Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Charlesbourg South to its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. Fix Auto Charlesbourg South is the third location for owner Daniel Fortin; he also owns Fix Auto Limoilou and Grand-Beauport. Fortin is happy to partner with Jozée Poulin and share ownership in the Fix Auto Charlesbourg […]
ASA Annual Business Meeting in Orlando Featured Networking, Training and Recognition
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its 2018 Annual Meeting at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotel and Resort in Orlando, Fla., May 2-4. The three-day event opened Wednesday, May 2, with various executive meetings by the ASA Board of Directors and ASA Affiliate Executive Directors. On Thursday, ASA held an open board […]
Copart Clears Over 1 Million Scrap Tires from Property Acquired in Texas
Tires on San Antonio property acquired in January posed fire and Zika risks Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the completion of the successful clearance of all scrap tires at the former Safe Tire Disposal Corp. facility at 11150 Applewhite Road in San Antonio, Texas. Copart acquired the San Antonio property in January, promising to fund and […]
Jack Gillis Named Executive Director of the Consumer Federation of America
Gillis, CFA’s long-time director of public affairs, succeeds Steve Brobeck who retired after 38 years with organization. In June, Stephen Brobeck will retire as Executive Director of the Consumer Federation of America after 38 years of service. Having served on the CFA Board from 1976 to 1979, he was appointed Executive Director in the spring […]
Property/Casualty Insurance Industry Net Income Declines 15.8 Percent in 2017
Hurricanes and wildfires drive underwriting losses. Net income showed improvement in fourth quarter Private U.S. property/casualty insurers saw investment gains push the industry’s surplus to a new all-time-high value of $752.5 billion in 2017, a $51.7 billion increase from 2016, and catastrophe losses suppressed the industry’s net income after taxes to $36.1 billion in 2017, […]
NABC Recycled Rides Changes Lives for Veterans During Military Appreciation Month
Four years ago this May, which is designated as National Military Appreciation Month, U.S. Air Force veteran Diana Cuesta received a gift that she recalls, “forever and literally changed my life.” At the time, Cuesta says her world was limited to 1-2 square miles. That’s about the furthest she could safely drive her 1995 Honda […]
AutoClaims Direct Announces New Photo Estimating Mobile App
AutoClaims Direct (ACD) announced the launch of Self(ie), an all-new, fully-enhanced version of the company’s photo estimating solution to speed up the processing and resolution of claims. The new release was built from the ground up with a modern and intuitive user interface that requires no downloads and can be white labeled for insurers. When […]
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