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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

UK Insurers Report Collision Repair Costs Up 5% in 2018

November 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Motor insurance pay-outs so far this year have reached a record level with over £23 million ($29.5 million) being paid every day, according to figures out today at the ABI’s Motor Conference. The pay-outs cover theft, own vehicle and third-party property damage, as well as personal injury compensation. Rising repair bills and theft claims are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Association of British Insurers, Claims Severity, United Kingdom

OEConnection Acquires UK-Based Bluegrasscoms

October 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

OEConnection (OEC) announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Bluegrasscoms (BGC), a UK-based automotive business consultancy and service provider focused on the collision and aftersales market segments. Headquartered in Newbury, England, BGC streamlines key operations for its customers across Europe, with a strong focus on the collision industry. BGC’s VISION software provides body […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, OEConnection, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Acquires Majority Stake in Franchise Collision Repair Center

September 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced it has invested directly in one of its own franchisees. In what its say may be the first of many similar investments, the organization has acquired a majority share of Fix Auto Goole and in doing so the UK operation has taken ownership of its own collision repair center. The six-figure […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fix Auto UK, United Kingdom

UK National Body Repair Association Launching Investigation into Insurer Treatment of Collision Repair Industry

August 3, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The UK-based National Body Repair Association (NBRA) announced it is launching an investigation into insurer treatment of the body repair industry. The aim of the investigation is to understand which insurers act responsibly in true partnership with the industry and those who may be taking advantage of their power. Chris Weeks, Director of the NBRA […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Body Repair Association, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Adds Express Collision Repair Center

July 31, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced that Fix Auto Malvern has become the latest franchisee in its network to expand and open a Fix & Go express repair facility. Owner Andrew Ridley has bought a 6,000 sq. ft. business unit neighboring his existing 16,000 sq. ft. traditional body shop. He has transformed it into an express repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom

Chris Adams Named SVP of Sales and Marketing at FinishMaster

July 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster also announced it opened branch in Oregon. Parts Alliance adds locations in UK. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced the appointment of Chris Adams as Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing at FinishMaster and the opening of new branches at FinishMaster and The Parts Alliance. Chris is responsible for all US branches and is leading all […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FinishMaster, Openings, Oregon, Parts Alliance, People, Uni-Select, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Cheltenham

July 3, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced it has increased its Midlands presence by signing K&R Vehicles Solutions Ltd to its network. Owned and managed by Kieran Humphries and Andrew Emery, the 5,000 sq. ft. collision repair center based in the heart of the cultural capital of the Cotswolds will now operate as Fix Auto Cheltenham.   Created in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, 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

Verisk Acquires UK-Based ClaimsTech Validus-IVC

June 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Verisk logo

Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK) announced it has acquired Validus-IVC, a provider of claims management solutions and developer of the leading subrogation portal in the UK, verify. Validus-IVC has offices in Norwich and Bath, United Kingdom. The integration of Validus-IVC’s verify platform with Verisk’s global claims analytic services will allow customers to take advantage of enhanced analytic and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Claims Technology, United Kingdom, Verisk

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