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Berkshire Hathaway Reports GEICO Collision Claims Severity 17-19% Higher in First Nine Months of 2022 Compared to Last Year

November 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Higher used car prices and parts shortages increasing costs of claims. Berkshire Hathaway reported its third quarter 2022 earnings, including details about its GEICO subsidiary, the second largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. on November 5. According to the company, GEICO’s pre-tax underwriting losses in 2022 reflected increased claims severities, primarily due to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Berkshire Hathaway, Earnings, GEICO

Classic Collision Acquires Collision Repair Centers in North Carolina and Texas

November 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced two new closings Friday, including the acquisition of Smitty’s Collision in Mooresville, N.C. and a CARSTAR Franchise in Houston, Texas. Smitty’s Collision opened their doors 20 years ago with a commitment to bring quality repairs to the Mooresville area. “We used the most up to date technology to return vehicles to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, North Carolina, Texas

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces 69 Schools Receive $436,000 in Benchmark Grants Funded by Industry

November 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thanks to the generosity of a multitude of industry partners, both small and large, the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that 69 collision schools will receive $436,000 in Benchmark Grant funding to financially support their efforts to educate the collision industry’s future workforce and making a difference in the lives of the students training […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Grants

AkzoNobel Named Global Refinish Partner for Electric Vehicle Manufacturer BYD

November 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel (OTCMKTS: AKZOY) announced has become the global refinish partner for new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD Auto Sales Company Ltd., the world’s leading seller of electric vehicles. The company has been a recommended supplier of vehicle refinish products and services to BYD in China since 2017. The new deal means that agreement will continue, while […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, AkzoNobel, BYD

Longtime Pennsylvania Collision Repair Shop Owner Franny Monaghan Passes Away

November 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Francis X. “Franny” Monaghan, who owned and operated Monaghan’s Collision Service in Abington and Willow Grove, Pa.  passed away November 1 at the age of 79. Franny was active in the Delaware Valley Collision Specialists association for many years and active at the state and national level. He was a frequent participant for many years […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Obituaries, Pennsylvania, People

Uni-Select Inc. Reports 2022 Third Quarter and Nine-Month Highlights and Financial Results

November 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster U.S. segment reported sales of $189.1 million, with organic growth of 8.1%. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) today reported Consolidated sales of $452.7 million for the third quarter ended September 30, up $26.6 million or 6.2% from last year. The results were up 11.6% when the impact of the unfavorable fluctuation of the British pound and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, FinishMaster, Uni-Select

CCC Reports Third Quarter Revenue Increased 13% from 2021

November 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CCCS) today announced total revenue was $198.7 million for the third quarter of 2022 that ended September 30, an increase of 13% from $176.6 million for the third quarter of 2021. “CCC delivered strong third quarter results, highlighted by 13% revenue growth and 39% adjusted EBITDA margin. Our solid performance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, Earnings

Allianz Says Increased Part Repairs, Recycled Parts Use Would Significantly Lower Collision Repair Industry CO2 Emission in Europe

November 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Company also forms partnerships to help repairers source recycled parts. Seeks to create sustainable repair facility certification program. Sustainable car insurance was the focus of the 10th Allianz Motor Day on October 19. Discussions at the international event hosted by global insurer Allianz centered on electric mobility as a key lever for decarbonization, as well […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allianz, Europe, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Recycled Parts, Repair vs. Replace, Sustainability

United Auto Selects Solera Qapter Solution

November 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The United Automobile Insurance Company is championing a digital-first approach for its customers using Qapter Intelligent Estimating with Visual Intelligence, an AI-powered solution from Solera. By utilizing Qapter, United Auto reports that customers are seeing reduced wait times while appraisers have significantly improved their production. “As customers increasingly seek a self-service digital option for their […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Estimating Systems, Solera, United Automobile Insurance Company

I-CAR Announces Annual Award Recipients

November 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the 2021 recipients of its annual Jeff Silver and Russ Verona I-CAR Awards that recognize one individual and one collision repair shop for advancing technical education and professionalism in the collision repair industry. The Awards were presented at SEMA 2022 in Las Vegas. The Jeff Silver […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, I-CAR, Jeff Silver Memorial Award, People, Russ Verona Memorial Award

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