Kirmac Collision & Autoglass announced the opening of its 18th location in Maple Ridge, B.C. The collision repair center, located at 11971 227th Street, just off Dewdney Trunk Road in East Maple Ridge, complements Kirmac’s existing two facilities located on Lougheed Highway in West Maple Ridge and 228th Street in East Maple Ridge. “Over the […]
Auto Physical Damage Insurance Underwriting Profit Continues to Decline in the U.S.
The latest statistics from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners indicates that the percentage of premiums going to pay losses has continued to increase. Private passenger physical damage insurance turned to a loss in 2016. Data contained in the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) report on profitability by insurance line in 2016, released this […]
Mississippi Collision Repair Association Partners with Insurance Department to Protect Buyers from Flooded Vehicles
Collision repair association members will provide free inspections of used vehicles. The Mississippi Insurance Department and the Mississippi Collision Repair Association have teamed up to protect residents from buying cars damaged by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Following the two storms, officials say thousands of flood-damaged vehicles have made their way from Texas, Louisiana and Florida […]
NJM Insurance Company Expands to Pennsylvania
NJM Insurance Company announced yesterday that it has expanded its 104-year-old brand into the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, effective January 1. Founded in 1913 as New Jersey Manufacturers Casualty Insurance Company, the insurer launched a subsidiary to provide commercial and personal auto insurance in 1921. “Since our inception, NJM has been dedicated to fulfilling the insurance […]
Today’s Guild 21 ConCall Features asTech Review on Joys of Scanning
The next Guild 21 conference call, that takes place today at 2 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m. PST), will feature Doug Kelly and Jake Rodenroth from asTech. The pair will examine issues surrounding collision repair diagnostic scanning. Registration for the call is available online. If you have registered for previous concalls, you do not need to […]
PPG Releases Training Schedule for Early 2018
PPG has announced its collision refinish training schedule for the first quarter of 2018. Classes cover a wide variety of subjects and are designed to ensure that PPG paint technicians stay up to date with their refinish certification and knowledge of PPG products, processes and technological advances. Classes are held at PPG Business Development Centers […]
US Light Vehicle Market to See Increased Product Launch Activity in 2018
Automakers are expected to see launch of about 75 new models in 2018; contrasting with about 53 in 2017 and an expected 56 in 2019, according to IHS Markit forecasts. IHS Markit has reviewed expected major new-product launches from 2017 through 2019. The firm forecasts about 75 new models will see market sales launch throughout […]
Most Influential Women Award Nominations Close January 15
The nomination deadline is approaching for the Women Industry Network’s Most Influential Women Award. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, January 15, and women working in any segment of the collision repair industry are eligible for consideration. The winners will be recognized at an awards gala held during the 2018 WIN Educational Conference, May 7-9, […]
ASA Encourages Members to Contact Congressional Representatives on Vehicle Data Access Bill
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that U.S. Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter, (R-Ga.), is currently developing an automotive data access bill that will create a stakeholder committee at the U.S. Department of Transportation, allowing policymakers to hear from all sides of the automated vehicle discussion and ensure the independent repairer has a seat at the […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Partners with Techforce Foundation and S/P2 on Career Fairs
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced it will be partnering with the TechForce Foundation and S/P2 on high school and college transportation career fair events taking place in 2018. Through these partnerships, the events will bring together collision, auto service, heavy duty, and diesel students but will also help ensure attending students have resumes ready […]
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