The American Insurance Association (AIA) and Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) announced they reached a merger agreement. The two insurance associations had announced in June they were discussing a merger. The combined organization will be known as the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCI). According to a statement released by Anthony J. Kuczinski, […]
Lyft Names Travelers Exclusive Provider of U.S. Auto Insurance Claim Management
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) today announced that, effective Feb. 1, it will become the exclusive provider of U.S. auto insurance claim services for Lyft, the rideshare company. “Lyft is a dynamic organization that’s at the forefront of the future of transportation,” said Nick Seminara, Travelers’ Executive Vice President of Claim Services. “Travelers’ investments […]
CCC Announces Agreement with State Auto on Telematics
Insurer will be first to integrate crash event data into CCC One claims workflow. CCC Information Services Inc. announced today that State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company is live on the CCC X data exchange, activating a broad range of telematics capabilities. State Auto is using CCC X to connect with CCC ecosystem partners, including a […]
Toyota Motor North America Selects OEConnection for Mechanical Parts Marketing Program
OEConnection LLC (OEC) in partnership with Toyota Motor North America, is launching a comprehensive mechanical parts ordering and fulfillment program. The program interfaces through the OEC RepairLink solution for Toyota dealers in the United States. With the “Toyota Mechanical Parts Program,” powered by RepairLink, Toyota dealers can offer exclusive pricing support to their mechanical repair […]
AkzoNobel and National Auto Body Council Merge Vehicle Donation Programs
This holiday season, even more people in need and the organizations that help them are getting support for getting around, thanks to the merger of two recycled vehicle donation programs programs. AkzoNobel is combining its Acoat Selected Benevolence Program with the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides initiative. The latter has its roots in […]
Daimler and BMW Joint Mobility Company to be Established Next Year
Joint effort has been approved by EU Antitrust Authorities. Awaiting US approval. Daimler AG’s planned joint mobility company with the BMW Group is now expected to be established at the beginning of next year. Following the approval of the effort by the EU Commission, the two partners are continuing talks with the US antitrust authorities. […]
Australia’s Suncorp and Thatcham Research Renew Collision Repair Data Agreement
Thatcham Research has announced the renewal of its contract with Suncorp, extending the successful collaboration that has seen Suncorp distribute Thatcham Research repair data in Australia and New Zealand since 2013. Under the renewed agreement, Suncorp will become the first ever Thatcham Research Global Associate – this provides one of Australia’s largest financial services brands […]
U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Signed
Today at the G20 Summit being held in Argentina, the United States, Canada and Mexico signed the new trade agreement announced in October to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. The new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) centers on the auto industry and the Trump Administration’s desire to have higher North American-produced content in automobiles […]
Fix Auto and Novus Glass Enter Spain
Expansion represents 12th market for Fix Auto and over 30 countries for Novus. Fix Network World announced that Fix Auto and NOVUS Glass are entering Spanish automotive aftermarket. Spain is the 12th operating territory for Fix Auto, and adds to the list of over 30 countries where NOVUS Glass is already present. Fix Auto and […]
Snapsheet and Zurich Insurance Group Announce Global Collaboration Agreement
Snapsheet, the provider of virtual claims technology, today announced a new strategic agreement with Zurich Insurance Group. The collaboration marks a global expansion for Snapsheet. Under the agreement, Snapsheet services will be available to Zurich customers in Ireland first, with plans to expand to additional countries across Zurich’s operations in Europe, Latin America and Asia […]