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Crash Champions Opens 20th Tampa Bay Area Repair Center

April 7, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Crash Champions has opened a new collision repair center in Dade City, Fla., its 20th location in the Tampa Bay area. The 15,000-sq. ft. facility began operating April 6 at 36127 Clinton Ave. The opening continues the multiple shop operator’s buildout in Florida, where it has been actively growing its store footprint since first entering […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Champions, Florida, Openings

Florida’s Top 5 Auto Insurance Groups Indicate Average 8% Rate Decrease for 2026

March 5, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Insurance commissioner credits legislative reform for reductions. Florida’s five largest auto insurance groups are indicating an average rate decrease of 8% for 2026, Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky announced March 5. The five groups — Progressive, Berkshire Hathaway (GEICO), State Farm, Allstate and USAA — collectively represent 78% of Florida’s auto insurance market. One of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate, Auto Insurance, Florida, GEICO, Progressive, State Farm, USAA

Florida Announces Arrest of Insurance Agent for Fraudulent Tow Truck Policy Scheme

February 24, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced the arrest of a licensed insurance agent and an unlicensed individual for selling fraudulent commercial insurance policies for tow trucks in Miami-Dade County. Javier Gonzalez Jr., a licensed insurance agent, and Aliba Lamas Alvarez were arrested Feb. 5 by the Department of Financial Services Criminal Investigation Division. Investigators […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Department of Financial Services, Florida, Insurance Fraud, Lawsuits, Towing

Kin Insurance Launches Auto Coverage in Florida, Texas

January 27, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kin Insurance Inc. has introduced auto insurance for existing home insurance customers in Florida and Texas, offering up to 20 percent discounts on auto premiums for policyholders who bundle both coverages. The direct-to-consumer digital insurance provider’s expansion into auto insurance targets homeowners in two states where the company already provides home coverage. Bundled customers can […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, Kin Insurance, Openings, Texas

Progressive to Begin Returning Excess Profits to Florida Auto Insurance Policyholders

January 15, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Progressive Insurance will begin issuing credits to Florida personal auto policyholders after determining it exceeded the state’s statutory profit limit for the 2023-2025 accident year period. Florida law requires insurance carriers to return excess profits on a pro rata basis to policyholders when profits exceed the statutory limit. The insurer said it is issuing credits […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, Premiums, Progressive

USAA Files for 7% Auto Insurance Rate Decrease in Florida

January 13, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

USAA has filed for a 7% average decrease in auto insurance rates in Florida. The rate decrease is expected to take effect by May 2026 and would result in an estimated $125 million in annual savings for the insurer’s Florida policyholders. USAA serves military members, veterans and their families. “Every dollar counts for our active-duty […]

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Collision Partners Completes First Two Acquisitions in Southeast

January 12, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision Partners has completed its first two acquisitions, purchasing Fantastic Finishes, located in West Palm Beach, Fla. and Chassis Master, in Miramar, Fla. as the company begins expansion across the Southeastern United States. Russ Swift, founder of Fantastic Finishes, joins Collision Partners as director of strategic operations and as an equity partner. Scott Woodard, a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Collision Partners, Florida, People

Florida Auto Insurers Cut Rates as State Officials Credit Legal Reforms

November 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Top five insurance companies continue to reduce rates following recent 6.5% reduction across 78% of the auto insurance marketplace. Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky said the state’s auto insurance market continues to see rate reductions from major carriers, which he attributed to legal reforms enacted over the past two years. Yaworsky recently announced that the […]

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Quality Collision Group Enters Florida with Acquisition of Luxury Collision Repair Center

November 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quality Collision Group announced it acquired 1st Class Auto in Pompano Beach, Fla., marking the Texas-based consolidator’s entry into its 13th state. The acquired shop specializes in luxury vehicle repair and holds certifications from Audi, Aston Martin, Acura NSX, Jaguar, Porsche, Range Rover and Tesla. The certifications require specific training, equipment and repair procedures to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Florida, Quality Collision Group

General Motors Insurance Now Available in Florida

August 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

General Motors Insurance announced online that it is now available in Florida. With the addition, the total number of states where its auto insurance product is available grows to 18. In July, General Motors Insurance added three new states, including Arkansas, Colorado and Louisiana. General Motors Insurance is currently available in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, GM Insurance, Openings

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