The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) made several recommendations to the United States Small Business Administration and United States Department of the Treasury to ensure that the Payment Protection Program (PPP) loans work as Congress intended for small businesses. In a letter to the Treasury Department and the Small Business Association this week, NFIB […]
Carolinas Collision Association Pledges Support for Collision Repair Schools
The Carolinas Collision Association has pledged to raise $250,000 in in-kind, product donations to support North Carolina and South Carolina high school and college collision repair schools and technical programs over the summer through the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). These donations, tax-deductible through CREF, include spare parts (fenders, bumper covers, etc), tools, equipment, paint, […]
Beth Rutter Named Director Industry and Customer Engagement, North America for Tradiebot Industries
Tradiebot Industries, the Australia-based immersive technology software company, announced the appointment of Beth Rutter to lead the company’s expansion into the North American market. Rutter brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the collision repair industry to her new role as Director of Industry and Customer Engagement, North America. Tradiebot has has developed virtual […]
USAA CEO Reports Slight Uptick in Accidents After Being Down 40-50%
Insurer will return additional funds to policyholders as pandemic response continues to impact driving and accident frequency. Last week, USAA announced it would return an additional $280 million to its auto policyholders given continued declines in driving and accidents. In an interview on CNBC this morning, Wayne Peacock, USAA CEO explained that the normal data […]
Nationwide Acquires Renewal Rights for United Fire & Casualty Company Personal Lines Business
United Fire & Casualty Company (UFG) and Nationwide have entered into a renewal rights agreement for UFG’s personal lines business, providing UFG’s independent insurance agents with the opportunity to transfer personal lines policies to Nationwide beginning in the third quarter of 2020, subject to the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals. As part of this agreement, […]
Tractable Donates $25,000 to CIF COVID-19 Fund
Over the past month, over 500 requests have been submitted by collision repair professionals asking CIF for financial assistance through the CIF COVID-19 fund that was established in late March. The initial fund, including early contributions by half a dozen generous donors, had been nearly expired in mid-April when CIF sent out a request for […]
SCA Provides Free COVID-19 PPE Appraiser Safety Kits
In the interest of safety for its nearly 800 franchise and network appraisers, SCA appraisal has begun delivering complimentary COVID-19 PPE directly to field appraisers as an effort to mitigate potential exposure to COVID-19. The Appraiser Safety Kit contains a number of PPE and disinfectant items including: facial masks, protectant gloves and disinfectant spray that […]
AASP/NJ Members Receive Economic and Employment Legal Updates at Virtual Meeting
Members of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) received guidance from association supporters Ansell, Grimm & Aaron, PC (AGA) on April 30 via a free Zoom webinar the legal team presented to address small business owners on what steps they can take to stay afloat during these trying times. As a […]
I-CAR Announces Updated COVID-19 Policies
The Inter-Industry on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced further COVID-19 action steps, plans and updated policies designed to best support everyone within the collision repair industry during this trying period. I-CAR’s COVID-19 Industry Relief Program is grounded in understanding the substantial impact the industry is experiencing as a result of the pandemic, emphasizing the role […]
MITCHCO Collision Repair Acquires New Location in Florida
MITCHCO Collision Repair, a Florida based MSO, announces it acquired Oliver’s Auto Body in Melbourne, Fla. The business was formed in 1985 by Oliver Mertens, and his brother Thomas took the reins in 2013. Dave Mitchell, President and CEO of MITCHCO said, “We are happy to have had the opportunity to acquire such a quality […]
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