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U.S. Property/Casualty Industry Posts $8.2 Billion Underwriting Loss in First-Quarter 2023

June 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Net income declined 70.7% to $8.1 billion. The U.S. property/casualty (P/C) industry saw an $8.2 billion net underwriting loss in the first quarter of 2023, compared with a $3.4 billion gain in the same prior-year period, according to preliminary financial results. This financial review is detailed in a new Best’s Special Report, First Look: Three-Month […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: A.M. Best, Earnings, Property Casualty Insurance

Auto Care Industry Expected to Grow 8.1% in 2023, Reach $574 Billion in 2026

June 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Automotive aftermarket industry with 9.7% growth rate in 2022, exceeding projections and demonstrating continued stable growth year over year. The Auto Care Association today released its 2024 Auto Care Factbook and the 2024 Auto Care Factbook & Lang Annual. According to the association, the auto care industry exceeded expectations in 2022. Even in the face […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in West Midlands

June 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced the development of Fix Auto Kidderminster, a brand-new collision repair center in the heart of the West Midlands. This project is the brainchild of entrepreneur Nav Singh, who brings a passion for delivering exceptional automotive repair services. After nearly 12 months of planning and preparation, Fix Auto Kidderminster has risen from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom

Twelve High School Automotive Programs Among Finalists for $1.5 Million in Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Cash Prizes

June 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fifty U.S. public high school skilled trades teachers were named as finalists on June 13 for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. The finalists include 12 automotive programs across the U.S. A total of $1.5 million in cash prizes will be awarded in October, when the field is narrowed down to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Grants, Harbor Freight Tools

SEMA Show to Include Expanded Education Program

June 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

As part of SEMA’s initiative to create a more robust career- and professional-development program year-round, the 2023 SEMA Show will feature a fully customizable hands-on education program that focuses on leadership and skill development, networking, exploration of emerging trends, and industry best practices. Attendees will be able to use this year’s program to jump-start and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SEMA Show

High Definition Vehicle Insurance Announces New In-House Claims Organization, Expands into Oklahoma Trucking Insurance Market

June 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

High Definition Vehicle Insurance (HDVI), a commercial auto insurance provider, announced it will now process claims in-house to deliver a more streamlined, efficient and customer-focused experience. The company also launched its insurance products for commercial trucking fleets in Oklahoma, for policies effective beginning July 1. “HDVI understands the significant impact claims processing times can have […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: High Definition Vehicle Insurance, Oklahoma, Openings

CAWA Announces Scholarship Winners

June 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

CAWA, the non-profit trade association representing automotive parts manufacturers, jobbers, warehouse distributors, retailers and program groups, announced the recipients of its 2023 scholarship awards. CAWA provided over $13,250 in scholarships this year to thirteen individuals. Furthermore, each student will receive a $300 tool gift certificate compliments of CAWA member All Trade Tools. “Once again, CAWA […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, California, CAWA, Nevada, Scholarships

Auto Insurance Customer Satisfaction Plummets as Rates Surge

June 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

J.D. Power finds satisfaction dropped the largest amount in the past 20 years. Nearly one-third (31%) of U.S. auto insurance customers say they experienced a rate increase during the past year as the industry raises rates an average of 15.5% and insurers continue to fight the forces of record high loss ratios, according to the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Customer Satisfaction, J.D. Power

Safelite Group Acquires Texas Auto Glass Company

June 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Safelite Group, the vehicle glass services and recalibration company and owner of Safelite AutoGlass, announced today the acquisition of the auto glass assets of Advanced Auto Glass operating in Weatherford, Texas. The transaction was completed on Friday, June 9. “It’s an honor to have new team members join our Safelite family and help us […]

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

Survey Shows Younger Generations More Tolerant of Insurance Fraud

June 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

A significant number of Americans aged 45 and younger show a high level of tolerance for insurance fraud – even feeling envious of those who commit it – according to a new survey of insurance consumers by Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK) and the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud. The study analyzes how American consumers view insurance fraud and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Verisk

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