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New Hampshire Insurance Department Issues Guidance on Virtual Auto Claims Adjustment

April 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The New Hampshire Insurance Department has released new guidance for insurance companies using virtual methods to assess automobile damage, emphasizing that consumers retain the right to request in-person inspections. The bulletin, issued April 14, addresses the growing trend of insurers using photos and videos submitted by consumers or repair shops instead of conducting physical inspections. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Bulletin, Insurance Department, New Hampshire, Photo Estimating

Kirmac Collision Partners with Tractable

November 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kirmac Collision & Autoglass, the Canadian based MSO with 20 locations across Metro Vancouver, B.C., is using Tractable’s artificial intelligence (AI) solution to digitally engage customers to streamline the vehicle repair process. The solution is currently deployed across all locations and Kirmac’s centralized customer service center. Kirmac, along with its sister brand Reborn Autobody, have […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Artificial Intelligence, Kirmac Collision & Autoglass, Photo Estimating, Tractable

Tractable Partners with Saputo Capital Collision

July 25, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Saputo Capital Collision, a three-location MSO in the province of Ontario, Canada, is partnering with Tractable to use its artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for collision repair. Tractable will be used by Saputo at its insurance carrier-branded collision center at the start of the vehicle intake process for repairable vehicles. Joe Saputo of Saputo Capital Collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Artificial Intelligence, Photo Estimating, Saputo Capital Collision, Tractable

Acadia Insurance Partners with UVeye to Use Computer Vision AI Technology

March 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Regional insurer will use UVeye’s vehicle inspection systems for auto claims. UVeye, creator of the AI-driven automated vehicle inspection platform, today announced a strategic collaboration with Acadia Insurance. The companies will enhance the efficiency and accuracy in Acadia’s appraisal process, leveraging UVeye’s AI-powered computer vision inspection systems to streamline claims for vehicles involved in accidents. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acadia Insurance, Agreements Signed, Artificial Intelligence, Photo Estimating, UVeye

CCC Introduces Next Generation AI-Based Photo Analysis

October 23, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Intelligent Solutions (NASDAQ:CCCS) today announced the next generation of its artificial intelligence (AI)-based photo analysis capabilities, including its first solution that extends into claims handling ahead of the appraisal process to include first notice of loss (FNOL). According to the company, the new solution helps users identify potential indemnity amounts earlier and deliver sactionable […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, CCC, Photo Estimating

Toyota GB Covers Audatex Bodyshop Image Capture Transaction Fees on its Vehicles at Certified Network Collision Repair Shops in UK Through September

May 11, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera Audatex, part of Solera Holdings, Inc., today announced that Toyota GB (PLC) is promoting and encouraging the use of Audatex’s Bodyshop Image Capture to the Toyota and Lexus Approved networks and will be supporting their customers by covering transactional costs for all Toyota and Lexus vehicles from April 1 – September 30, 2021. Audatex […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Audatex, OEM Certification, Photo Estimating, Solera Holdings, Toyota GB, United Kingdom

Maaco Offers Online Estimating Tool

March 31, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maaco is offering vehicle owners an easy way to obtain estimates and book appointments to have their car painted and have minor dents, scratches, or weather damages repaired with the Maaco Online Estimating Tool. The online tool allows customers to input information that generates an estimate for the services they need. It even has the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: MAACO, Photo Estimating

Solera Launches Qapter AI Estimating Platform for Collision Repair Shops in North America and Europe

March 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Qapter

Solera today announced the global rollout of their Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution, Qapter, to automotive repair and collision repair shops in Europe and North America. According to the company, customers using Qapter will have the ability to empower non-skilled damage appraisers to create estimates in under three minutes. The AI-based estimating system will help repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Photo Estimating, Solera Holdings

CCC Reports Accelerated Growth of Photo Estimate and AI-Supported Claims

May 28, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) reported today that photo estimates and artificial intelligence (AI) supported claims have expanded at a record pace exceeding double-digit growth since the beginning of the year. The rapid adoption of digital technology is in direct response to social distancing and work-from-home protocols initiated to combat COVID-19. CCC industry data shows […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, CCC Information Services, Photo Estimating

Interview: Olivier Baudoux, Mitchell International

May 20, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Olivier Baudoux, Mitchell International

Baudoux, senior vice president of global product strategy and artificial intelligence for auto physical damage at Mitchell International details its AI-enabled estimating solution and its impact on collision repair. With the announcement of the commercial availability of Mitchell Intelligent Estimating (MIE) in the U.S., artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasing part of the auto […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Interview, Mitchell International, Photo Appraisal, Photo Estimating

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