Louisiana auto insurance companies have filed more than 20 rate reductions since January, with 14 cuts exceeding 1%, as reduced accident frequency drives down claims costs, state Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced August 14. “As cost drivers in the market go down, losses go down with them, and businesses are incentivized to compete for customers […]
Plymouth Rock Names New COO, Claims Chief
Plymouth Rock Assurance Corp. appointed Brooke Bass as chief operating officer (COO) and Dale Brooks as chief claims officer (CCO) for its Independent Agency Group, the Boston-based insurer announced August 12. Bass will oversee claims and customer service operations. She previously served as senior vice president of auto physical damage claims for U.S. retail markets […]
Maryland Chevrolet Dealer to Pay $30,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
Automobile dealership forced out employee with PTSD, federal agency charged. Criswell Chevrolet, Inc. will pay $30,000 and provide other relief to settle a federal disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced. As CollisionWeek reported May 30, the EEOC charged that Criswell Chevrolet violated federal law by refusing […]
Auto Insurance Shopping Remains Elevated as Carriers Face Retention Challenges
Auto insurance shopping increased 18% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025, with shopping activity peaking in March before sustaining through May, according to TransUnion’s latest Insurance Personal Lines Trends and Perspectives Report. The report found that 42% of auto insurance shoppers switched carriers in the past 18 months, with 25% of recent switchers having […]
TechForce Foundation Awards Record $1 Million in Scholarships in June
Elects new board leadership, hires VP of Development. The TechForce Foundation awarded $1 million in student scholarships in June, marking a significant increase from the organization’s $1 million annual distribution just a few years ago. The nonprofit also announced new board leadership and welcomed a vice president of development as it seeks to expand its […]
PPG Reaches 3,000 Installation Milestone for Automated Paint Mixing System
PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE: PPG) has installed its 3,000th MoonWalk automated paint mixing system globally, reaching the milestone at a Wren’s Collision Group facility in Auburn, Ala. PPG launched the MoonWalk system in 2019. The automated mixing technology is now used at collision centers in more than 60 countries. “We are proud to be a […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation’s 23rd Annual Golf Fundraiser Raised More than $120,000
Funds raised will support collision schools and students. The Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) 23rd Annual Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Finishes, was among the biggest and best in the organization’s history. Held July 22 at the Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon, Pa. the annual event enjoyed participation from 120 golfers and nearly 30 […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center in Dearborn, Michigan
CARSTAR announced the addition of a collision repair facility in Dearborn, Mich., operated by a Ford dealership owner with four decades of automotive industry experience to its franchise network. CARSTAR Village Collision Center opened at 23601 Kean Street, marking the first CARSTAR location for Jim Seavitt, who has owned Village Ford since 1982. “We were […]
National Auto Body Council Opens Board Nominations for 2025 Elections
The National Auto Body Council has opened nominations for seven board of directors positions, with submissions due September 5. The election will take place November 5 during the 2025 SEMA Show week in Las Vegas, Nev. with a virtual option for members unable to attend in person. Board members serve as volunteers representing collision repair […]
NOAA Maintains Above-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) updated its Atlantic hurricane season outlook August 7, maintaining predictions for above-normal activity through November as the season enters its historical peak period. NOAA forecasters now expect 13-18 named storms for the entire season, with 5-9 potentially becoming hurricanes and 2-5 reaching major hurricane status. The ranges include […]
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