The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has appointed new members to its Steering Committee and re-appointed Sylvain Séguin, president of Fix Network Canada, as the Committee Chair. The Steering Committee helps identify topics and priority areas for CCIF events focused on Canada’s collision repair sector. Committee Members include: Matthew Banister — Supplier Representative Owner of […]
Max Malaret Named Vice President of Claims at Plymouth Rock Assurance
Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation announced that Max Malaret has joined its Independent Agency Auto Group as Vice President of Claims. Malaret will lead the Physical Damage team and oversee claims training and leadership development while driving strategic direction for claims operations. His responsibilities will also include the subrogation and special investigative units. With more than […]
Bill Dunster Named Vice President of Collision Services at Autotality
Autotality has appointed Bill Dunster as its new Vice President of Collision Services. Dunster, who has worked in the automotive repair and collision industry for decades, will manage the company’s collision services division. In his role, Dunster will collaborate with partners to improve collision repair operations and service processes. He will also focus on ensuring […]
NJM Announces the Retirement of President & CEO Mitch Livingston
Carol Voorhees named to lead insurer. NJM Insurance Group’s President & Chief Executive Officer, Mitch Livingston, will retire on July 31, 2025, after a successful career that spanned 19 years at the Company, including the past seven as its leader. Carol Voorhees, NJM’s Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, has been selected by the […]
John Sheehan Named Senior Vice President of Crash Champions’ Central U.S. Division
Crash Champions named John Sheehan as Senior Vice President of Operations for the organization’s Central Division. In this position, Mr. Sheehan will lead the company’s 200+ repair centers across the Central U.S. and play a key role in Crash Champions’ ongoing strategic growth strategy. “We’re thrilled to welcome John to the Crash Champions leadership team,” […]
State Farm’s Kinsey, PEMCO’s Lee to Share Leadership of 2025 HLDI Board
Jeff Kinsey, assistant vice president and actuary at State Farm Insurance Companies, has been re-elected chair of the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI_ Board of Directors. Kinsey will remain at the helm until July, when Dawn Lee, chief product and underwriting officer at PEMCO Mutual Insurance Company, will become chair for the rest of 2025. […]
Allstate’s Ginger Purgatorio Elected Chair of IIHS Board of Directors
Ginger Purgatorio, executive vice president and general manager at Allstate, has been elected chair of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Board of Directors for 2025. Purgatorio takes over from Bill Westrate, chair and chief executive officer of American Family Insurance. “I’m honored to chair the IIHS Board and collaborate on the industry’s shared mission […]
Lou Berman Named Vice President Sales & Operations at ProColor Collision U.S.
Collision repair services franchise ProColor Collision has selected Lou Berman as its new Vice President of Sales & Operations. Reporting to Scott Bridges, senior vice president, Fix Network USA, ProColor Collision, Berman leads the ProColor Collision Operations teams, which focus on Sales and Shop Operations. Berman brings over 20 years of experience in the collision […]
Tim Welsh Named President at CCC
Industry veteran brings experience in digital transformation, insurance and financial services. CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS) has appointed Tim Welsh as President, expanding its executive leadership team. Welsh will oversee market-facing functions, bringing experience from leadership roles at U.S. Bank and McKinsey & Company. Welsh most recently served as Vice Chair of Consumer and […]
Scott Gerling Promoted to Chief Development Officer at Classic Collision
Classic Collision announced the promotion of Scott Gerling to Chief Development Officer. Since joining the company in 2019 as Executive Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions, Scott has been a driving force behind Classic Collision’s growth, helping expand its footprint from 26 regional locations to over 300 nationwide. Gerling’s strategic vision, leadership, and expertise in […]