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Insurance and Collision Repair Organizations to Participate in Nevada Public Forum on Auto Insurance Rates November 1

October 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Nevada Division of Insurance (Division) has announced that it will be hosting a live webinar panel discussion to address questions and concerns about the rising costs of auto insurance in Nevada. This event will be held virtually on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (PDT) and is open to the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Department, Nevada, Premiums, Webinars

New York Collision Repair Shop Owner Pleads Guilty to Income Tax Fraud

October 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Shop owner had previously been convicted in New York State court of insurance and sales tax fraud. A New York State man pleaded guilty October 11 to conspiring to defraud the United States relating to his efforts to conceal income from the IRS. In 2016, the defendant had also been convicted of insurance and sales […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fraud, Lawsuits, New York State, Tax, U.S. DOJ

Victory Automotive Group to Pay $9 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Paycheck Protection Program Loan

October 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Port Richey, Fla.-based automotive management company Victory Automotive Group Inc. (VAG) has agreed to pay $9 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by knowingly providing false information in support of a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application it submitted. Congress created […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Lawsuits, U.S. DOJ, Victory Automotive Group

ASA Signs Letter Urging CT DMV Commissioner to Reconsider Interpretations of New Recall Notification Law

October 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

ASA joined with five other organizations in sending a letter to Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicle Commissioner Tony Guerrera. The letter respectfully urges Commissioner Guerrera to reconsider his interpretation of a new law passed by the state legislature – and in effect starting October 1, 2023 – intended to better inform drivers on open recalls […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Connecticut, Recalls, Regulations

Onwings Automotive Refinish System Receives CESVI Certification in Mexico, Central and Latin America

October 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Shanghai, China-based Donglai Technology Company announced that its Onwings automotive refinish system has been Certified by CESVI International in Toluca, Mexico as a CESVI approved repair system for CESVI Certified Collision Shops throughout Mexico, Central and Latin America. “After thorough analysis and testing of Onwings products we are proud to welcome Donglai as a Certified […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Certification, CESVI, Donglai Technology Company

California BAR to Hold Regulatory Workshop October 19 on Collision Repair Tear Down Disclosure Requirements

October 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The regulator proposes to amend existing regulations to clarify language along with estimate and work order requirements. The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) will hold a public regulatory workshop on October 19 to discuss and review proposed regulations that will modify the BAR’s tear down disclosure requirements and clarify expectations in collision repair transactions. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, estimating, Regulations, Tear Down

Heidi Petz Elected CEO at Sherwin-Willaims Effective January 1

October 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) announced that its Board of Directors has elected Heidi G. Petz to serve as the Company’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2024. Ms. Petz, 48, who has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Sherwin-Williams for the last two years, will assume the CEO duties currently […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Sherwin-Williams

Safelite Group Acquires Idaho Auto Glass Business

October 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Safelite Group announced the acquisition of Idaho-based Intermountain Auto Glass. The transaction was completed on Friday, October 6. Intermountain operates a facility in Garden City, Idaho. “On behalf of our associates across the country, we welcome new team members with enthusiasm as they join us in providing the quality service our customers have come […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Idaho, Safelite

CCC Launches Artificial Intelligence Estimating Solution for Collision Repair Facilities

October 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS) today announced the introduction of its applied artificial intelligence (AI) to collision repairers allowing CCC ONE users the ability to automate initial damage assessments and jumpstarting the estimating process. Repair Cost Predictor uses AI to automate an initial damage assessment, instantly generating a repair cost prediction of damage for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, CCC, Estimating Systems, Mobile Estimating

Max Malaret Named Vice President of Claims at Plymouth Rock Assurance

October 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation announced that Max Malaret has joined its Independent Agency Auto Group as Vice President of Claims. In this role, Malaret will lead the Physical Damage team and provide oversight to claims training and leadership development, and drive strategic direction for claims operations. He will also hold responsibility for the subrogation and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Plymouth Rock Assurance

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