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 […]
UK National Body Repair Association Launching Investigation into Insurer Treatment of Collision Repair Industry
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 […]
Fix Auto UK Adds Express Collision Repair Center
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 […]
Chris Adams Named SVP of Sales and Marketing at FinishMaster
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 […]
Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Cheltenham
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 […]
Peter Shaw Steps Down as Chief Executive of UK’s Thatcham Research
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 […]
Verisk Acquires UK-Based ClaimsTech Validus-IVC
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 […]
UK National Body Repair Association Calls on Insurers to Address Collision Repair Cost Inflation
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 […]
Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Felixstowe
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 […]
Innovation Group Acquires TCS Claims in UK
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 […]
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