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Thatcham Research Automotive Academy Report 92% Completion Rate on Apprenticeship Program

May 7, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

At a time when the UK’s National Audit Office’s (NAO) report reveals apprenticeship starts have fallen substantially, Thatcham Research apprenticeship results are growing. The UK Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) confirmed that the Thatcham Research Automotive Academy has recorded 92 percent for its apprenticeship training Qualification Achievement Rates (QAR).  This result is remarkable given […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom, Workforce Development

Enterprise Partners with UK’s Thatcham Research for Online Training Program

February 27, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Enterprise Holdings has become the first company to subscribe to ecademy, the new online vehicle technical learning program from UK-based Thatcham Research. The ecademy program consists of 12 interactive modules which are completed over the course of a year. Key subjects included in the program include Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and calibration, Hybrid and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom

Peter Shaw, Former Thatcham Research Chief Executive Who Stepped Down Last Year, Passes Away

January 29, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thatcham Research, the UK-based motor insurers’ automotive research cetner, announced that Peter Shaw, it’s Chief Executive from 2011 until June 2018, passed away on January 24. In a statement, Thatcham Research said, “It is with great sadness that we have to announce that Peter Shaw, Chief Executive of Thatcham Research (2011 – 2018) passed away […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Obituary, People, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom

Australia’s Suncorp and Thatcham Research Renew Collision Repair Data Agreement

December 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thatcham Research has announced the renewal of its contract with Suncorp, extending the successful collaboration that has seen Suncorp distribute Thatcham Research repair data in Australia and New Zealand since 2013. Under the renewed agreement, Suncorp will become the first ever Thatcham Research Global Associate – this provides one of Australia’s largest financial services brands […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Australia, Suncorp, Thatcham Research

Jonathan Hewett Named Chief Executive at Thatcham Research

November 27, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

UK-based Thatcham Research announced the appointment of Jonathan Hewett as its new Chief Executive effective January 7, 2019. Hewett replaces Peter Shaw, who stepped down in June due to ill-health, after seven years in the role. Hewett brings a wealth of senior management, international and strategic leadership skills from across the insurance, automotive, and financial […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom

Peter Shaw Steps Down as Chief Executive of UK’s Thatcham Research

June 27, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thatcham Research announced that Peter Shaw is stepping down from his role as Chief Executive with immediate effect due to ill-health. Shaw, who has been Chief Executive as well as a Board member for seven years, has steered Thatcham Research through a period of notable change, with the organization increasingly recognized as a global center […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom

Thatcham Research and ABI Say Carmaker Use of the Word ‘Autonomous’ Dangerous

June 15, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thatcham Research and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) issued an urgent call to carmakers and legislators for greater clarity around the capability of vehicles sold with technology that does more and more driving on behalf of motorists. The call comes in the wake of growing reports of people crashing while over-relying on technology which […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Association of British Insurers, Autonomous Vehicles, Thatcham Research

Allianz’s Graham Gibson appointed as Chairman of UK’s Thatcham Research

April 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thatcham Research, the UK-based motor insurance automotive research center, has announced the appointment of Allianz Insurance’s Graham Gibson as the new Chairman of its Board. As chief claims officer at Allianz Insurance, Gibson is an industry advocate with extensive experience in a range of market initiatives across claims and personal injury. He also serves on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom

Thatcham Research Exiting Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Certification in the UK

December 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Following an in-depth review and assessment of the certification of aftermarket collision repair parts, and consultation with its insurance members, Thatcham Research in the United Kingdom has decided to hand over all aftermarket parts certification activities to its current partner TÜV Rheinland AG. The Thatcham Research/TÜV Rheinland partnership will officially end on March 31, with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Non-OEM Parts, Thatcham Research, TÜV Rheinland, United Kingdom

Thatcham Announces Partnership on Collision Repair Management Training in the UK

June 23, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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According to Thatcham Research, the United Kingdom-based motor insurers’ automotive research center, challenging decisions lie ahead for body shops, as modern vehicles trigger need for specialized repair strategies. The organization announced a new partnership with Business Success Global (BSG) to bring a leadership and management development program to market to help repairers respond to changes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Management Training, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom

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