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February is Insurance Careers Month

February 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The federal government reports 2.8 million people in the U.S. are employed by the insurance industry and February’s annual celebration of Insurance Careers Month is a reminder of the opportunities it offers, according to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I). “Insurance is the backbone of the global economy, providing security, recovery, and sustainability. Whether just starting […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Insurance Information Institute, Property Casualty Insurance, Workforce Development

Infrastructure Law Provides $800 Million for More than 500 Road Safety Projects

February 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Funding targets high-crash sites in cities and counties and supports the U.S. Department of Transportation’s comprehensive strategy to reduce roadway deaths. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced  $800 million in grant awards for 510 projects through the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program, a record amount of funding to improve roads […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, traffic safety, U.S. DOT

Midwest Collision Repair Trade May 19-20 Show in Overland Park, Kansas

January 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Associations plan to double size of event at Overland Park Convention Center after successful debut last year. Following the success of the inaugural Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show last April, the auto body associations of Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and the Iowa Collision Repair Association are doubling the size of the event scheduled for May […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show, Missouri

CCC Announces Integration of its Collision Repair Shop Management Solution with CDK Global’s Dealer Management System

January 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. announced today its CCC ONE Repair Workflow shop management solution is now available to dealer-owned collision repairers via an integration with CDK Global’s dealer management system (DMS). The integration will connect two systems mission-critical to dealer and repair center operations, streamlining repair management and creating visibility from the inception of the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, CCC, CDK Global, Integrations

Snapsheet Reports 2022 Growth Sets New Claims Standards

January 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Snapsheet, the provider of virtual appraisals and claims management software. reported 2022 resulted in continued strategic growth and new opportunities for the company. Key results included: 63% year-over-year growth 54 new & expanded customer relationships 700,000+ total appraisals estimates written 150,000+ specialty vehicle estimates written $3.1 billion in claims payments 131 new Snapsheet employees Millions […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claims Technology, Snapsheet

Boyd Group’s Mario Dimovski to Return as an IBIS Ambassador

January 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) announced the appointment of Mario Dimovski as an IBIS Ambassador for the North American region to kickstart its 2023 schedule themed Sustainable Strategies for Success. The IBIS Ambassadors program is a collaboration between IBIS Worldwide and some of the global automotive collision repair industry’s most respected and recognized experts […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, IBIS, People

Michael Lloyd, Former CIECA Chair and California Casualty AVP of Material Damage Claims, Passes Away

January 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Michael Lloyd, whose career in the industry spanned over 50 years in both collision repair and auto insurance, passed away January 25 at the age of 69. Michael was born March 28, 1953, in Poplar Bluff, Mo, the middle child of three children. He learned car repair and body shop management from his father who […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California Casualty, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Obituaries, People

Consumer Sentiment Up for Second Month in a Row

January 30, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

University of Michigan reports growing borrowing costs offset easing inflation as consumer concerns. Consumer sentiment lifted for the second straight month in January, rising 9% above December but remaining about 3% below a year ago, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 64.9 in the January 2023 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment Index, Inflation, University of Michigan

Crash Champions Acquires MSO with Four Collision Repair Centers in Georgia and Tennessee

January 30, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions today announced the acquisition of European Collision, that operates four repair centers across the Nashville, Tenn. and Atlanta, Ga. metropolitan areas. The acquisition officially closed on January 27. “Welcoming European Collision to the Crash Champions team is another proud moment as we continue a fast start to the New Year,” said Matt Ebert, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Georgia, Tennessee

CARFAX Reports on State Accident Trends

January 30, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARFAX reported on new data that provides insights into where accidents happen around the country, including the states with the most and the fewest accidents per 1,000 registered vehicles in each state. Georgia tops the list for the most, and several other southern states had high rates as well. The Top 10 states with the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accident Frequency, Carfax

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