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NSC Estimates U.S. Saw a 20% Jump in Motor Vehicle Death Rates in First Six Months of 2020 Despite Quarantines

September 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council (NSC) based on the first six months of data from all 50 states tell an erratic story about the nation’s driving behaviors and the impact of COVID-19 on roadway safety. The U.S. experienced an estimated 20% jump in the death rate – an indicator of how safely drivers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claim Severity, Coronavirus, GEICO, National Safety Council, Traffic Fatalities

Department of Labor Revises Regulations to Clarify Paid Leave Requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

September 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) today revisions to regulations that implemented the paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The revisions made by the new rule clarify workers’ rights and employers’ responsibilities under the FFCRA’s paid leave provisions, in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Employment Law, Regulations, U.S. DOL

UK Motor Claims Fell 48% in the Second Quarter Compared to First

September 2, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The average claim value reached a record high. As expected, the number of motor insurance claims notified to insurers in the second quarter of the year fell significantly according to figures out today from the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The fall largely reflected the lockdown period, when far fewer vehicle journeys were made. Claim […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Association of British Insurers, Claim Frequency, Claim Severity, Coronavirus, United Kingdom

NBRA Calls for UK Government to Extend Job Retention Scheme Through December

August 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA), the trade association for the UK’s vehicle body repair shops is calling on the government to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) through the end of December. The program is currently to expire at the end of October. Despite body shops being permitted to remain open during the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, National Body Repair Association, United Kingdom

Automechanika Dubai Rescheduled to June 2021

August 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Messe Frankfurt Middle East confirmed Automechanika Dubai’s 18th edition, which was originally postponed to run in October 2020, will instead take place from June 7-9, 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The three-day event in 2019 featured 1,880 exhibitors from 63 countries, while drawing in 32,750 trade visitors from 146 countries, underlining its international […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automechanika, Coronavirus

AAPEX Show To Be Virtual Experience This Year

August 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The organizers of the AAPEX show, scheduled for Nov. 3-5, at the Sands Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas, will not be held as an in-person event this year due to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic and related governmental prohibitions and restrictions on gatherings, businesses, and travel. Instead, AAPEX will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAPEX, Coronavirus

SEMA Cancels 2020 Show

August 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uncertainty due to COVID-19 forces cancellation of this year’s Las Vegas event. Will determine interest in possible virtual event this fall. The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced that due to COVID-19 and concerns that event facilities and services will be unavailable, the SEMA Show will not be taking place this year. According to a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, SEMA

USAA to Return an Additional $270 Million to Auto Insurance Policyholders

August 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

USAA, the country’s fifth largest property-casualty insurer, announced it is returning an additional $270 million dividend to auto insurance policyholders. This follows earlier announcements that USAA would provide dividends totaling $800 million to its members as a 20% credit on three months’ worth of premiums. This new, additional dividend will reflect 10% of up to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Premiums, USAA

January Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Moves to an All-Digital Experience

July 31, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Concerns over safely convening thousands of people in Las Vegas during pandemic lead to canceling in-person event. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that its CES 2021 show, scheduled for January 6-9, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nev., will be an all-digital experience due to the pandemic. The event, that is normally held at the Las […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Electronics Show, Coronavirus, Las Vegas

NABC Cancels September Golf Fundraiser and In-Person Board Meeting

July 22, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

In an email to members, the National Auto Body Council, (NABC) announced it has decided to cancel its St. Louis Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser that was scheduled to take place at Boone Valley Golf Club in Augusta, Mo. on September 14 and the in-person NABC Board Meeting on September 15. The organization will host […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, National Auto Body Council

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