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Axalta Releases 2020-2022 Sustainability Report

August 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) released its 2020-2022 Sustainability Report, citing progress on its 2030 goals and reaffirming its commitment to a sustainable future. The report is available to download. Axalta is advancing toward achievement of its 2030 ESG goals addressing emissions, waste, water, diversity, community investment, governance, and more. The company’s strategy focuses on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Sustainability

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Causey Negotiates Settlement on Auto Insurance Rates

August 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Settlement will save drivers $1.6 billion over the next two years. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced a settlement with the N.C. Rate Bureau on automobile insurance rates. The settlement is about two-thirds less than the insurance companies had requested. On February 1 the Rate Bureau requested an overall average statewide increase in of 28.4 % […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, North Carolina, Premiums

1Collision Adds Two Collision Repair Centers to Network in Texas

August 9, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

On the Road Garage

1Collision announced the addition of On the Road Garage, that operates two collision repair locations in Texas. The Irving facility opened in 2020 and two years later, an additional location was established in Dallas. The company has 40 full-time employees. “We are pleased to be adding our first licensees in the Dallas, Texas area,” said […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, Network Affiliations, Texas

LKQ Donates $50,000 to Support Technician Workforce in Partnership with TechForce Foundation

August 9, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation, through the LKQ Community Foundation, and TechForce Foundation have entered into a strategic partnership to support students pursuing a technical education and career as a professional transportation technician. LKQ, the largest provider of alternative vehicle collision replacement products, is concerned over the seriousness of the automotive and collision technician shortage and wants to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Donations, LKQ Corporation, TechForce Foundation, Workforce Development

Inflation and High Catastrophe Losses Projected to Lead to Underwriting Loss for P&C Insurance

August 9, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The overall P&C industry is forecast to finish 2023 with a net combined ratio at 102.2, nearly identical to the final 2022 result of 102.4. Poor personal lines underwriting performance is the key driver in both years, with personal auto forecast at 109.5 in 2023, according to the latest underwriting projections by actuaries at the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Combined Ratio, Insurance Information Institute, Property Casualty Insurance

SEMA Announces Over $245,000 in Scholarships and Loan Forgiveness Awards to Individuals Pursuing Careers in the Automotive Aftermarket

August 9, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Scholarship through its SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund to help 104 individuals pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket industry. The winners include 87 students who received scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and 17 employees of SEMA-member companies who received loan forgiveness awards to help pay off student loans. “SEMA receives a large number of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Scholarships, Specialty Equipment Market Association, Workforce Development

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices See Smaller Decline in July

August 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Prices were down over 11% year-over-year. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis decreased 1.6% in July from June. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) declined to 211.7, down 11.6% from a year ago. Lower used vehicle prices increase pressure on the number of total losses impacting the collision repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Manheim Wholesale Used Vehicle Price Index, Used Vehicle Prices, Wholesale Used Vehicle PRices

Kemper Exiting Preferred Auto Insurance Business

August 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Kemper Corporation (NYSE:KMPR) announced that it is exiting the preferred home and auto insurance market, sold through its Kemper Personal Insurance brand, and will actively reduce the business immediately, with all policies being non-renewed or canceled in accordance with applicable state regulations. Kemper was the 11th largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Kemper Corporation

Stellantis Announces New Aftermarket Parts Brand in North America

August 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Stellantis announced a new competitively priced, private-label replacement parts brand- bproauto. The new parts line is designed to enhance and expand its replacement parts and service business in North America. The new brand complements Mopar, the company’s global original-equipment parts and authentic accessories brand for Stellantis. The launch of bproauto helps address a key pillar […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aftermarket Parts, Stellantis

Former Massachusetts Auto Glass Employee Charged with Alleged Embezzlement of More Than $1.3 Million

August 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Holbrook, Mass. Police Department Chief William Smith reported the arrest and charging of a former employee of a local auto glass business after an extensive investigation showed that she had allegedly embezzled more than $1.3 million from the business. Ashley Sumner of Weymouth, Mass. was charged with: Larceny Over $1,200 (Felony) Improper Use of a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fraud, Lawsuits, Massachusetts

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