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American Family Extends Auto Insurance Premium Relief through May but Anticipates Increased Driving and Claims as Vaccines Roll Out

February 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fourth round of relief will issue customers a 5% premium credit for April and May. American Family Insurance announced today it will continue to provide premium relief to personal auto insurance customers due to reduced driving and claims from the COVID-19 pandemic. New and existing customers with personal auto policies will receive a 5% premium […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Family, Coronavirus

Insurance Will Face COVID-19 Side-Effects Even After Pandemic Ends

February 4, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

IRC Covid Research

Half of respondents indicate they will continue to work from home all or part of the time after the pandemic ends. A new study from the Insurance Research Council (IRC) finds that two-thirds of respondents worked from home at least part of the time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey, conducted in October, also reveals […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Insurance Research Council, Traffic Volume

US Department of Labor Issues Updated Guidance on Coronavirus Safety for Workers

February 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Labor announced January 29 that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued stronger worker safety guidance to help employers and workers implement a coronavirus prevention program and better identify risks which could lead to exposure and contraction. Last week, President Biden directed OSHA to release clear guidance for employers to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, OSHA

AAA of Southern California Announces Additional $70 Million In COVID Relief For Auto Insurance Policyholders

January 26, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA So Cal Covid Relief

Free roadside assistance for medical personnel and first responders continues. AAA members who insure their vehicles through the Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club will receive a fourth premium refund totaling approximately $70 million. This latest COVID-19 financial relief is in addition to almost $92 million in refunds provided in May, $58 million in July […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Club of Southern California, Coronavirus

ABPA Postpones Spring Convention Until Fall 2021

January 26, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) announced it will be postponing its Spring 2021 conference in Nashville, Tenn. until the Fall of 2021. The association will make a future announcement with the new dates and it will be remaining at the Nashville Renaissance hotel. In a letter, Ed Salamy, executive director of ABPA said, “We […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Automotive Body Parts Association, Coronavirus

I-CAR Details Updated COVID-19 Policies

January 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Provides update to industry relief program launched last year in response to the coronavirus. In an open letter John Van Alstyne, CEO and President of the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) on January 15, he detailed the non-profit training organization’s 2021 Industry Relief program to support the collision repair industry. “I-CAR was built […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, I-CAR

SBA Re-Opening Paycheck Protection Program to Small Lenders on Friday, All Lenders on Tuesday, January 19

January 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lenders with $1 Billion or less in assets will be able to submit first and second draw PPP applications on Friday – continuing dedicated access for Community-Based Lenders. The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Paycheck Protection Program, U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Treasury Department

SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening

January 11, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Applications for first PPP loan start today, second loan applications on January 13, The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced January 8 that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open this week for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, initially only community financial […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Paycheck Protection Program, U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Treasury Department

Northeast Trade Show Rescheduled to September 10-12

January 7, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Continuing impact of pandemic forces rescheduling of March event. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced that its 2021 NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show will be rescheduled to September 10-12, at the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) in Secaucus, N.J. The event was originally scheduled for March 19-21. “As the COVID-19 vaccines begin […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Coronavirus, Northeast Trade Show

California BAR Encourages Licensees to Take Advantage of COVID-19 Tax Relief and Grants Available to Business Owners

December 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Governor Gavin Newsom has authorized new tax relief and grants to businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) is encouraging licensees to determine their eligibility for relief, which includes the following: Tax Relief for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 The Governor will direct the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Coronavirus, Grants, Sales Tax, Tax

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