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Refinish Distributors Alliance August 12 Webinar Provides Update on Collision Repair Industry Disruption

July 29, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) is hosting a Webinar on Wednesday August 12th at 2:00 p.m. EDT that will include a presentation providing an update on the major disruptions the collision industry will face in 2020 and beyond by Frank Terlep, Founder and CEO of Auto Techcelerators, LLC. Registration for the event is available online. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Refinish Distributors Alliance, Telematics, Webinar

Property/Casualty Insurance Industry Surplus Declined $75.9 Billion in the First Quarter

July 28, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

PC Profits Q1 2020

Downturn in stock market in face of pandemic hits insurer investments. Net written premiums were up in calm before the storm. The surplus for the private U.S. property/casualty insurance industry dropped by $75.9 billion in the first quarter of 2020—its largest-ever quarterly decline—as the stock market suffered a major downturn, according to Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK), the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Earnings, ISO, Property Casualty Insurance, Verisk

3M Reports Second-Quarter Sales Down 12.2% Versus 2019

July 28, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

3M (NYSE: MMM) today reported second-quarter 2020 results sales of $7.2 billion, down 12.2% compared to last year. Organic local-currency sales declined 13.1 percent, while acquisitions, net of divestitures, increased sales by 2.4 percent. Foreign currency translation reduced sales by 1.5 percent year-on-year. The company noted improving sales trends with July month-to-date sales up low-single […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Earnings

Average Age of Cars and Light Trucks in the U.S. Near 12 Years

July 28, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

New research from IHS Markit (NYSE:INFO) shows that the average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the US has risen to 11.9 years this year, about one month older than in 2019. Though slight, the increase can generate new business opportunities for companies operating in the aftermarket and vehicle servicing sector in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Vehicle Age, Vehicles in Operation

CIECA August 11 Webinar Examines OEM Certification Programs

July 28, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced today that Connor Smith, senior manager of OEM for CARSTAR, will present during the next CIECAST webinar. Smith will discuss “The Importance of OEM Certifications,” on Tuesday, August 11, at 12 p.m. EDT. All industry segments, including CIECA members and non-members, are invited to attend. Registration for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, OEM Certification, Webinar

Woodland Capital Holdings Acquires The Doan Group

July 27, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Woodland Capital Holdings logo

National appraisal company acquired by investment group owned by the Davis Family, founders and owners of SCA Appraisal. The Doan Group, the 40 year old auto, property and heavy equipment appraisal firm, has been acquired by Woodland Capital Holdings.  “The Doan Group has a well-established franchise network, dedicated people, efficient systems, and a solid brand […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, SCA Appraisal, The Doan Group, Woodland Capital Holdings

LexisNexis Launches Telematics OnDemand with Root Insurance

July 27, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

LexisNexis Risk Solutions launched LexisNexis Telematics OnDemand, a solution that seamlessly integrates telematics-based driving behavior data into insurer rating and underwriting workflows. Root Insurance is the first to adopt Telematics OnDemand. The solution enables U.S. auto insurers to access a consumer’s existing telematics data in near-real time at point of quote in order to more […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Root Insurance, Telematics, Usage-Based Insurance

Nick Daurio Nominated to Join Automotive Recyclers Association Executive Committee

July 27, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that professional automotive recycler Nick Daurio of Daurio Auto Truck Inc. in Pueblo, Colo. has been nominated to join the Association Executive Committee as Secretary for 2020-2021.   “It is my extreme pleasure to be nominated to serve ARA as incoming Secretary,” said Daurio.  “I am very humbled and honored […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, Board of Directors, People

ASE to Offer Enhanced myASE Portal on August 10

July 27, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Existing portal will be closed July 31 for updates. ASE will be deploying an updated myASE portal for test registering, scheduling and viewing technician information. The portal will be more intuitive and improve the level of service ASE provides. The current portal will be closed end of day July 31. Between August 1 and August […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE

Claim Genius Raises $5.5 Million in Series A Funding

July 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Claim Genius, a provider of instant vehicle damage assessment solutions using computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) technology, announced the closing of its $5.5 million Series A funding round, following its earlier $2.3 million seed round in 2018. The latest round is backed by a diversified mix of strategic investors including Malaysia-based Financial Link, a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claim Genius, Private Equity

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