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GEICO Files RICO Lawsuit Alleging Auto Glass Fraud in Florida

June 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Following similar lawsuits in Arizona, auto insurer takes its zero tolerance approach to alleged auto glass fraud to Florida. Following several lawsuits in Arizona, GEICO announced it has filed another federal lawsuit on June 6 in Florida alleging an auto glass repair shop submitted fraudulent glass repair bills. GEICO seeks to recover damages under Civil […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, GEICO, Insurance Fraud, Lawsuits

AASP/NJ President to Present Collision Repair Estimating Accuracy Essentials Course June 25 and July 16

June 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will co-sponsor two seminars titled “Estimating Accuracy Essentials (Part 1),” on Tuesday, June 25 from 3pm to 8pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Springfield (Northern NJ meeting) and Tuesday, July 16 from 3pm to 8pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Hamilton (Southern NJ meeting). These […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, estimating, New Jersey, training

Midstate Tool & Supply, Inc. Initiates Succession Plan

June 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Midstate Tool & Supply

Midstate Tool & Supply Company, Inc., the Altoona, Pa.-based warehouse distributor servicing the automotive and industrial tool and equipment markets nationally and internationally announced it has retained The Lytle Group, a consulting company that provides Strategic HR Solutions to assist them in their succession and leadership transition plan. Rob Halbritter, Executive Vice President of Sales […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Midstate Tool & Supply, Pennsylvania, People

Maryland Used Auto Parts and Scrap Dealers Convicted of Tax Fraud

June 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

A married couple in Clinton, Md. were convicted by a federal jury on June 7 of one count of conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and four counts of filing false income tax returns, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Robert […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fraud, Lawsuits, Maryland, Recycled Parts, Tax, U.S. DOJ

AAA Reports Drivers Less Concerned over Increasing Gas Prices

June 7, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA reports that the price at which half of consumers believe gas prices are too high has increased 50 cents over the last four years to $3.00 per gallon from $2.50 in 2016. This year’s result is up from $2.70 in 2018 and $2.80 in 2017.  “For consumers today, paying more to fill-up their gas […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Fuel Prices, Gasoline Demand

U.S. DOT Holds Conference on Traffic Safety and Radio Spectrum for V2X Communications

June 7, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Conference on Traffic Safety and the 5.9 GHz Spectrum, the deputy administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reiterated DOT’s No. 1 priority is safety. NHTSA’s Heidi King said using the 5.9 GHz spectrum to incorporate vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies within […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Avoidance, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, V2x

Jason Storah Named Chief Executive Officer at Aviva Canada

June 7, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Aviva Canada announced today the appointment of Jason Storah as Chief Executive Officer. Storah has more than 15 years of experience with Aviva Canada, serving most recently as Chief Distribution Officer, overseeing Broker Distribution, Partnerships, RBC Insurance, Aviva’s Direct Insurance business and Marketing. Storah will assume the role of CEO effective July 1. Colm Holmes, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aviva Canada, People

Fred Iantorno Stepping Down from Executive Director Post at CIECA

June 6, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Iantorno took the helm of the association in 2002. The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced today that Fred Iantorno, the association’s executive director since 2002, has resigned from his position effective July 31. The board of directors will conduct a search to fill the executive director position.  “We are incredibly appreciative of the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, People

KAR Board of Directors Approves Insurance Auto Auctions Spin-Off

June 6, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

KAR Auction Services Inc. (NYSE: KAR) announced today that its board of directors formally approved the separation of its salvage auction business from KAR through a distribution of all of the outstanding shares of common stock of its wholly-owned subsidiary, IAA Spinco Inc. that will be renamed IAA, Inc., to KAR stockholders on a pro […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Auto Auctions, KAR Auction Services

Kirt Walker Named CEO-Elect at Nationwide

June 6, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kirt Walker has been named Chief Executive Officer-elect of Nationwide. He will assume the top leadership role at the Columbus, Ohio-based insurance and financial services provider on Oct. 1, succeeding CEO Steve Rasmussen, who earlier this spring announced his decision to retire in the fall. Walker, with the Nationwide family of companies for 33 years, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Nationwide Insurance, People

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