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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

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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

UK National Body Repair Association Calls on Insurers to Address Collision Repair Cost Inflation

June 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA), the trade body for collision repairers in the UK, is calling on the insurance industry to do more in helping repairers keep up with rising costs. The announcement follows recent news that Audatex will be increasing their prices up 3.5 percent in the UK starting July 1. According to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audatex, Inflation, Labor Rates, National Body Repair Association, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Felixstowe

June 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

It may have taken more than a decade but Fix Auto UK has secured the signing of Suffolk-based Patterson Accident Repairs, a move that ensures further representation for the network on the east coast. Owned by Keith Patterson, the 9,500 sq. ft. repair center will now operate as Fix Auto Felixstowe. Commenting on why he […]

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

Innovation Group Acquires TCS Claims in UK

April 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Innovation Group (IG) announced that its UK business is acquiring TCS Claims (TCS) from Endsleigh Insurance Services Ltd, and starting a strategic relationship with Endsleigh for the provision of claims handling services. TCS was established by Endsleigh in 1999. The business provides a full-service claims handling capability to a number of insurers, brokers, MGAs […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Carlyle Group, Innovation Group, United Kingdom, Zurich Insurance Group

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network on South Coast

April 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced that St Leonards Motors Bodyshop and Accident Repair Centre has joined its collision repair network adding further representation on the south coast. Managed by Mark Booth, the 22,000 sq. ft. collision repair center will be known in the network as Fix Auto Hastings.  The four-booth facility which is staffed by a […]

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

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

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Liverpool

March 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced its third new franchisee in less than six weeks with the addition of Crossleys Accident Repair Centre to its network. They will now operate as Fix Auto Liverpool. Owner Martin Cross, who has been repairing vehicles for the last 21 years, got the keys to the 22,000 sq ft repair center […]

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

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