Insurance regulators in Alabama and Louisiana are praising State Farm’s decision to return money to auto policyholders after the nation’s largest auto insurer declared its biggest customer dividend in company history. The dividend announcements follow State Farm’s Feb. 26 disclosure that its auto business swung to a $4.6 billion underwriting gain in 2025 — its […]
Labor Department Awards $25M to Alabama, Colorado for Apprenticeship Programs
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that Alabama and Colorado will each receive $12.5 million to develop resources and expand access to Registered Apprenticeship opportunities. The funding supports implementation of executive orders aimed at expanding the apprenticeship program, including “Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future” and “Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for […]
Classic Collision Acquires Repair Facility in Alabama
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Advanced Collision of Semmes, Inc. in Semmes, Ala. Advanced Collision of Semmes is a locally owned and operated auto body repair that has operated for over 23 years. Classic Collision, founded in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia, operates 339 collision repair facilities nationwide.
Wren’s Collision Groups Acquires Repair Facilities in Georgia and Alabama
Wren’s Collision Group announced the acquisition of two Ray’s Collision repair facilities, including its first location in Alabama. Effective June 1, Wren’s acquired Ray’s Collision of Auburn in Auburn, Ala. and Ray’s Collision of Columbus in Columbus, Ga. that will maintain their current brand and operate as a division of Wren’s Collision Group. With the […]
Classic Collision Acquires New Repair Centers in Alabama
Classic Collision, LLC, a leading national multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, announced May 16 the acquisitions of Cockrell’s Body Shop in Bay Minette and Robertsdale, Ala. For 83 years, Cockrell’s Body Shop has served the Gulf Coast and Classic Collision is honored to carry forward Cockrell’s legacy and commitment to excellence for years […]
Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires Repair Facility in Alabama
Joe Hudson’s Collision Center (JHCC) announced the acquisition of Mike Smith’s Automotive Collision Center in Dothan, Ala. The new location is JHCC’s 43rd in Alabama and the second in Dothan, reinforcing the company’s commitment to deepening its presence in key markets. “This acquisition represents an important part of our growth strategy,” said Brant Wilson, CEO […]
Classic Collision Acquires 5 Repair Centers in Mississippi, Alabama
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisitions of Lones Body Shop in Huntsville, Ala. and Steed’s Collision Center in Miss. Steed’s Collision Center operates repair facilities in Biloxi, Ocean Springs, and Vancleave, known for its expert technicians, cutting-edge equipment, and commitment to restoring vehicles to factory standards. Certified by Tesla and I-CAR Gold Class, the company […]
Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires Three New Locations
Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of three new locations. The newly acquired collision repair centers include Hallmark Collision in Birmingham, Ala.; Hadaway Collision in Texarkana, Texas; and Keith’s Paint & Body in Lake Charles, La. These additions further strengthen JHCC’s presence in key markets, bringing the total number of locations to 254 nationwide, […]
General Motors Insurance Expands to Three New States
General Motors Insurance announced it expanded to three new states including Alabama, Iowa, and Tennessee. The expansion brings the total number of states where its auto insurance is available to 11. In addition to the three new states, currently General Motors Insurance is available in Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas. In […]
Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires 6 New Repair Facilities
Adds locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Texas and South Carolina. Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of six repair facilities. The newly acquired locations include CARSTAR Patriot in Poplar Bluff, Mo., Associated Collision Center in San Antonio, Texas, Wiregrass Body and Frame in Enterprise, Ala., Body Worx of Gaffney in Gaffney, S.C., CARSTAR […]