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Farmers Reports Vehicle Theft and Failure to Yield Collisions Rising During Winter Months

December 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Last year’s warm winter cut snow and ice collisions by more than half compared to 2013-2014. Expects forecast weather could cause increase this year. According to Farmers Insurance Seasonal Smarts Digest, while winter weather traditionally challenges drivers across America with ice and snow covered roads, new data reveals that slick surfaces aren’t the only hazard […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claim Frequency, Farmers Insurance

GEICO Announces Auto Claims Job Opportunities in Virginia and North Carolina

December 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

GEICO logo

GEICO revealed plans to bring new job opportunities to Virginia and North Carolina in 2017 GEICO’s Virginia Beach office is recruiting new talent to join its expanding team of sales, service and claims associates. Auto damage adjuster positions are available at various locations throughout Virginia and North Carolina. One of the company’s accelerated leadership programs […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Opportunities, GEICO

ASA Adds Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection Benefit Provider

December 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that LegalShield is its latest Sponsored Benefit Provider. LegalShield can help with any legal matter, from legal consultation and contract reviews to debt collection and more. Since a law firm is prepaid through LegalShield, its sole focus is serving, rather than billing. This allows ASA members to get the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Member Discount

Pennsylvania Recommendations for Autonomous Vehicle Testing Draws Rebuke from Vehicle Manufactures’ Association

December 7, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Yesterday, Pennsylvania’s Autonomous Vehicles Testing Policy Task Force delivered recommended guidance to the Commonwealth’s Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Leslie S. Richards for developing policies to oversee testing of highly automated vehicles (HAVs) and has scheduled an on-line public forum for Dec. 12 to review the report. The Global Automakers, that represents the U.S. divisions […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Pennsylvania, Regulations

Arizona Glass Company Owner Arrested for False Claims and Identity Theft

December 7, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

On November 30, the Arizona Department of Insurance Fraud Division arrested 20-year-old Gilbert Martinez, owner of Gilligan’s Auto Glass, on allegations of fraud schemes, insurance fraud, aggravated identity theft and theft. According to the Department, the allegations against Martinez involve the unauthorized use of several insureds’ personal information, details of their auto insurance company and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, Insurance Deparment, Insurance Fraud

AR Direct’s Cassata Joins ARA Gold Seal Committee

December 7, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mike Cassata, Director of Industry Relations and Technical Advisor at AR Direct, was recently asked to join the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Gold Seal Committee. “Mike brings a wealth of experience in the insurance, salvage, and collision industries in all facets of the APD claims cycle. We are extremely excited to congratulate Mike and have […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AR.DIrect, Automotive Recyclers Association

National Coatings & Supplies/Single Source Raises $80,000 to Support Collision Repair Education Foundation

December 7, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision Repair Education Foundation Spring Flyer

Foundation Calls for Year-End In-Kind Donations, Student Safety Kit Sponsors National Coatings & Supplies (NCS)/ Single Source have donated over $80,000 to the Collision Repair Education Foundation, which was made in part with NCS/ Single Source’s paint manufacturer partners including AkzoNobel, Axalta, BASF, and PPG Automotive Refinish, along with customer participation. This is the second […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, National Coatings & Supplies

New North Carolina Collision Repair Association Affiliates with SCRS

December 6, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced that the newly formed North Carolina Association of Collision and Autobody Repair (NCACAR) has affiliated with SCRS. “My main reason for wanting to join the SCRS, both individually as a shop owner and as the acting president of  NCACAR, is to support the innovative initiatives SCRS provides […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: North Carolina, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Hyundai Selects OEConnection for Collision Repair Parts Ordering Solution

December 6, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

OEConnection LLC (OEC), the parts ecommerce technology leader for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks, announced today that Hyundai Motor America has added CollisionLink to its Hyundai Go Genuine Collision Conquest program.  The CollisionLink parts ordering and fulfillment solution will allow Hyundai’s network of dealers to access competitive pricing on eligible OE parts and expand […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Hyundai, OEConnection, parts

Coalition Research Shows Increase in Insurance Fraud, Insurers Automating Detection

December 6, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Insurance fraud is rising, and more insurers are responding forcefully by automating investigations with skilled technology, according to a study of insurer tech usage by the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud. More than 60 percent of insurers say fraud has climbed over the last three years, says the biennial study, “State of Insurance Fraud Technology.” The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coalition Against Insurance Fraud

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