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Classic Collision Opens New Repair Center in Bloomington, Minnesota

October 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the opening of a new collision repair center, a newly renovated facility in Bloomington, Minn. Classic Collision Bloomington is located near the Mall of America, a few miles south of downtown Minneapolis. This 20,500 sq. ft. location is Classic’s eighth location in the state. “We are pleased to have found this […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Classic Collision, Minnesota, Openings

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires Four Store MSO in Arkansas

October 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisition marks entry into 15th state. Joe Hudson’s Collision Center (JHCC) announced the acquisition of Steve’s Auto Body, with four locations in Jonesboro, Marion, Paragould, and Searcy, Ark. The acquisition of the four locations closed in mid-September, making them the first Joe Hudson’s Collision Center locations in Arkansas. This acquisition brings the total number of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Arkansas, Joe Hudson's Collision Center

Safelite Group Acquires Auto Glass Company with 3 Locations in Colorado

October 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite Group announced today an agreement to acquire the assets of Colorado-based Sun Auto Glass. The transaction was completed on Friday, September 29. With locations in Cortez, Pagosa Springs and Durango, Colo., the combined businesses broaden Safelite’s footprint in the state. “It’s an exciting time in our business as we continue to expand our reach […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Colorado, Safelite

IAA’s Mark Helvenston Joins SkillsUSA Board of Directors

October 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mark Helvenston, vice president, industry relations and alliance partnerships for IAA, an RB Global company, was recently elected to serve as a business and industry representative on the SkillsUSA Board of Directors. “It is my honor to serve on the SkillsUSA board of directors and take a more influential role in helping to deliver the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Insurance Auto Auctions, People, SkillsUSA

Florida Adjuster Arrested in Alleged $11 Million Auto Insurance Fraud Conspiracy

October 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Florida Chief Financial Officer announces arrest in Broward County over allegations of more than 1200 fraudulent payments on auto insurance claims. On September 28, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of Angela Augustine, an insurance claims adjuster, for allegedly conducting a $11.6 million automobile insurance fraud scheme. Using access to auto […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, Insurance Fraud, Lawsuits

Fix Auto Canada Adds New Collision Repair Center in Sherwood, Alberta

October 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Sherwood North, located at 167 Provincial Ave in Sherwood, Alberta, Canada. The facility is the second for owners Scott and Craig Koughan, who have more than 20 years of experience each in the collision repair industry. Their journey began at a young age, as they grew […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alberta, Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Network Affiliations

U.S. Auto Insurer Liability Claim Payouts Soar Due to Inflation

October 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. personal and commercial auto insurer liability claim payouts combined were $96 billion to $105 billion higher between 2013 and 2022 because of social and economic inflation, according to a new Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) study. “For personal auto liability insurance, increasing inflation drove loss and DCC (defense containment costs) higher by $61 billion,” the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Claim Severity, Inflation

Refinish Distributors Alliance Held Fall Conference in Denver

October 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) held its Fall Membership Meeting September 20-22 at the Embassy Suites Downtown in Denver, Colo. Ben Jacobson welcomed members and manufacturer partners for the first time as the RDA Executive Director. RDA reported a record turnout, which included RDA Members, Manufacturer Partners, and valued Guests. Ben Jacobson opened the meeting […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Meetings, Refinish Distributors Alliance

Bain Capital Reported Possible Bidder for Majority Stake in CCC

September 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Current private equity holder of majority stake in public company said considering sale. According to a report by Bloomberg, Bain Capital is among companies considering acquiring a majority stake in CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CCCS). The Bloomberg report cites anonymous sources that said Bain is one potential bidder for Advent International’s majority stake that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Bain Capital, CCC

CSN Collision Centres Adds New Repair Facility to Network in Ontario, Canada

September 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSN announced the addition of CSN RSK Downtown, a Tesla-and CCC-certified collision repair facility in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to its network. CSN RSK Downtown was founded by Sim Kalsi in 2010 while he was an undergraduate, “I grew up in the automotive industry. That fuelled my passion for working with cars, the craftsmanship and quality […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CSN Collision Centres, Network Affiliations, Ontario

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