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Audatex Announces Predictive Analytics Solution to Help Insurers Choose the Optimal Collision Repair Shop

October 31, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Audatex, a Solera Holdings, Inc. company announced the launch of AudaTarget, its next-generation, online decision-support platform that integrates and analyzes two years’ worth of vehicle and repair data to help insurers determine if a vehicle involved in an accident is repairable or not, and if so, which shop is the best choice to make the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audatex, Direct Repair Programs, Predictive Analytics

Metromile Announces Automated Direct Repair, Rental Car and Claim Payments Programs

December 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

With the pay-per-mile insurer’s AI smart claims system, eligible customers can opt-in to automate the collision repair shop and rental car experience as well as claim payments. Metromile, the pay-per-mile car insurance provider in the U.S., announced three new claim process  enhancements with automated Direct Repair, Car Rental and Claim Payments Programs, powered by its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Direct Repair Programs, Metromile, Usage-Based Insurance

ASA Collision Repair Leaders Hold Meetings on Capitol Hill

May 2, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Association shares concerns with legislators over Most Favored Nation clauses included in direct repair contracts. The Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) collision repair leaders met with key members of Congress and staff to discuss the impact of Most Favored Nation (MFN) clauses included in some direct repair agreements (DRP). Under an MFN clause, an insurer is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Direct Repair Programs, Lobby Day, Most Favored Nation

Insurance Information Institute Research Shows 79% of Customers Want Insurer to Make a Shop Recommendation

December 16, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Research by the insurance industry consumer education organization analyzes customer demand for both insurance company collision repair facility referrals and generic crash parts. The Insurance Information Institute’s (I.I.I.) yesterday released a new report, PulsePoints: Home and Auto Insurance, that examines a variety of consumer attitudes and opinions on insurance topics. Among the finding of interest […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Consumer Research, Direct Repair Programs, DRP, III, Insurance Information Institute, Non-OEM Parts

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