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William Fawcett Named Maryland’s Associate Commissioner for Property and Casualty

October 17, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maryland Insurance Administration Commissioner Kathleen A. Birrane has appointed William Fawcett as associate commissioner for property and casualty for the Maryland Insurance Administration. Fawcett will oversee the Insurance Administration’s Property and Casualty Division, which comprises a rates and forms review unit and a complaints unit. By law, all insurance companies that sell property, casualty, surety, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Maryland, Maryland Insurance Administration, People

Progressive Reports Personal Auto Policies in Force Down Slightly Month-Over-Month in September

October 16, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Total personal auto policies in force are just 10,000 lower for the month but remain up 12% from last year.  Net written premiums up 22% year-over-year. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) reported its total personal auto insurance policies in force were 19,518,600 in September, down 0.5% from 19,527,800 in August. September’s policies in force represent an […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, Net Written Premiums, Policies in Force, Progressive

Classic Collision Acquires New Collision Repair Center in South Florida

October 16, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Frank’s Collision Repair in Opa-locka, Fla. Frank’s Collision was a family-owned center servicing Miami-Dade County for 33 years. “Our mission has been to provide our customers and insurance partners with superior service and outstanding repairs and know that Classic Collision operates on high standards,” stated Franciso Hernandez, former […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Florida

EPA Fines Safety-Kleen for Hazardous Waste Violations in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska

October 16, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safety-Kleen Systems Inc. will pay a $95,781 civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, which is the federal law that requires safe handling of hazardous wastes. “Mismanagement of hazardous waste threatens human health and the environment,” said David Cozad, director of EPA Region 7’s Enforcement and Compliance Assurance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fines, Hazardous Waste, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Regulations, Safety-Kleen, U.S. EPA

AASP/NJ’s October 25 Annual Meeting to Feature Legendary Comedian Rich Vos

October 16, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ). Annual Meeting, set for Wednesday, October 25 at Gran Centurions in Clark, NJ and beginning at 6pm, featuring a special appearance by legendary New Jersey comedian Rich Vos. Registration for the event is available online. With the successful return of last month’s Annual Lou Scoras […]

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

Vehicle Suppliers Continue to Increase Layoffs Due to UAW Strike

October 16, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Up to 70% of vehicle suppliers expect some layoffs if the strike continues through October. The most recent survey from MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers reveals the impact on the vehicle supply base from the ongoing strike between the UAW and Detroit’s Big Three manufacturers. The survey, collected from October 9 – 11, 2023, revealed: Layoffs […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, Strike, United Auto Workers

Consumer Sentiment Declines in Preliminary October Results

October 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Inflation concerns continue to weigh on consumers’ view of the economy. Projections on GDP in the third quarter, however, have been improving. Consumer sentiment declined more than 7% in preliminary October results following two consecutive months of very little change according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Assessments of personal finances declined about […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment Index, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, GDP, University of Michigan

3M Opens Training Facility in Minnesota to Educate Collision Repair Technicians

October 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

3M officially opened its doors to the new 3M Skills Development Center, a 15,000-sq. ft. training facility in St. Paul, Minn. The 3M Skills Development Center is dedicated to educating and upskilling technicians across all experience levels on the most updated automotive collision repair and refinishing processes through intensive, hands-on training. “With rapidly changing vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Minnesota, Openings, Technical Training, Training Center

Opus IVS Announces Key Sales and Operational Executive Changes

October 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Opus IVS announced changes in the company’s sales and operational leadership team to further enhance its global market presence. Bill O’Brien, previously the VP of Global Mechanical Diagnostic Sales, will now serve as the Executive Director of Global Development. Throughout his career, O’Brien has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to identify strategic customers, secure significant […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: OEConnection, Opus IVS, People

Consumer Group Seeks to Have Mercury Insurance License Suspended or Revoked in California

October 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consumer Watchdog yesterday filed a Petition to Intervene in an enforcement action brought by the California Department of Insurance (CDI) against Mercury Insurance Group for overcharging, misleading and discriminating against California homeowners and motorists. Mercury is the state’s 3rd largest auto insurer and 6th largest home insurer. Consumer Watchdog said its participation in the matter […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Consumer Watchdog, Mercury Insurance

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