North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced a settlement with the N.C. Rate Bureau that will increase automobile insurance rates by an average of 5% statewide, avoiding a scheduled hearing on the matter. The settlement represents a significant reduction from the Rate Bureau’s original request filed in February for a 22.6% average increase, as reported […]
Carolinas Collision Association Awards $16,000 in Tool Grants to Eight Students
The Carolinas Collision Association presented $2,000 tool grants to eight automotive collision repair students at the Southeast Collision Conference, continuing a program that began several years ago. The recipients, selected by the CCA Trade School Committee, include four students from North Carolina and four from South Carolina. Each received funding to purchase tools needed for […]
Maaco Opens New Location in North Carolina
Maaco announced the opening of a new location in Arden, N.C.. The business is owned and operated by Michael Maurer, who also runs an Amazon delivery service partner (DSP) company. The new facility, located at 100B Airport Road in Arden, spans 12,000 square feet and employs eight staff members, including a manager, estimator, four body […]
North Carolina Fines Members, Universal Insurance Companies $113,000 for Market Conduct Violations
North Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced May 1 that he has fined two insurance companies, The Members Insurance Co. and Universal Insurance Co., $113,000 following a market conduct examination. Members and Universal, which are licensed to write private passenger automobile and homeowners’ insurance policies in North Carolina, are owned by Auto Club Group. At the […]
Classic Collision Acquires Two Repair Facilities in North Carolina
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Desired Image Collision and Customs Inc, in Troutman, N.C. and Cornelius Paint and Body Shop in Cornelius, N.C. Desired Image Collision and Customs Inc. was a full-service repair shop. Cornelius Paint and Body Shop, a family-owned and operated business, opened its doors in 1983 as the first collision […]
North Carolina Automobile Insurers Request 22.6% Rate Increase
In 2023, insurers requested over 28% increase but settled with insurance department for 4.5% annually for two years. The North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI) announced that insurance companies have requested a statewide average 22.6% increase in automobile insurance rates. The North Carolina Rate Bureau, which represents the automobile insurance companies in the state and […]
Quality Collision Group Acquires North Carolina Collision Repair Facility
Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the acquisition of Triangle Collision in Morrisville, N.C. This acquisition positions QCG to serve the greater Raleigh metropolitan area better and brings the total number of QCG partners to 71 nationwide. “Acquiring Triangle Collision is a key step in our strategic growth,” said Executive Vice President of Operations Blake Farley. […]
Fayetteville Technical Community College Hosts 9th Annual Collision Repair Student Draft Days October 15-16
Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) announced its 9th annual Draft Day Event, a two-day showcase for students in the Collision Repair & Refinish Technology program. This highly anticipated event will take place on October 15th from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM with skills demonstrations, followed by October 16th from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM for […]
Classic Collision Acquires Seven Locations in North Carolina
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Absolute Collision Center, a regional MSO based in North Carolina. Absolute Collision Center has 50 years of experience and serves the cities of Charlotte, Hampstead, Forest City, Leland, Shelby and Wilmington. “We have been committed to service that is true, honest, and done with integrity. We believe in […]
Classic Collision Acquires 10th Repair Facility in North Carolina
Classic Collision, LLC announced on August 8 the acquisition of Ultimate Auto Body in Raleigh, N.C. Ultimate Auto Body started servicing the Raleigh area in 2003. “Our commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of the business, from the beginning to the end of our repair process. We hand-selected Classic Collision to be the […]
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