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Auto Insurer Prospects Improving Amid Price Hikes and Moderating Loss Severity
Fitch Ratings finds improvements vary widely across companies as many still report underwriting losses. The U.S. personal auto insurer segment is seeing larger pricing actions take effect, with moderating claims severity setting the stage for segment improvement in 2024, based on personal auto segment public filings for the first nine months of 2023, Fitch Ratings […]
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Classic Collision Opens Collision Repair Center in Vancouver, Washington
Classic Collision, LLC announced the opening of a newly renovated collision repair facility in Vancouver, Wash. Classic Collision St. John is conveniently located in an up-and-coming industrial development section of Clark County and one mile north of Classic’s other Vancouver location. This newly renovated building is Classic’s second location in the Vancouver market. “We are […]
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ASE December 5 Webinar to Examine Pre-Paint Operating Procedures for Increased Productivity
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for technicians on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 4:00 p.m. (EST) entitled Pre-Paint Operating Procedures for Increased Productivity. More information and registration are available online. During the webinar, Tim McKinney from ITW Evercoat will show participants why proper preparation, catalyzation and application of […]
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Repairify and Autel Announce 2024 Collision Repair Solutions Plan
Repairify, Inc., a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC, and Autel U.S., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Autel Intelligent Technology Corp., Ltd., announced key partnership advances made this year and announced bold initiatives for 2024. In March, the two companies announced an exclusive long term collaboration agreement. Repairify and Autel have enhanced the efficiency of the […]
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SkillsUSA Automotive Technology Competitor Selected for WorldSkills 2024
SkillsUSA has selected Nathan Bulthuis of Homer Glen, Ill. as the official competitor for Automobile Technology at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition. His technical expert is Mike Elder of Pittsburg, Kan. Bulthuis will represent the United States at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition. The international event will be held September 10-15 in Lyon, France. “The 2024 WorldSkills […]
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Former Root Insurance Exec Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Company of More Than $10 Million
Defendant used stolen funds to buy a yacht, amphibious plane, and luxury vehicle. Brinson Caleb Silver, 43, the former Chief Marketing Officer of Root, Inc., the online car insurance company, pleaded guilty in a U.S. District Court in Ohio on November 28 to one count each of wire fraud and contempt of court. As part […]
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ProColor Collision Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Edmonton
ProColor Collision announced the opening of a new collision repair center, ProColor Edmonton Btech, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Gurpal Virk, with 27 years in the collision repair industry, founded his first independent body shop in 2001 in Ontario. In 2015, with the support of family and friends, Gurpal and his wife established their first shop […]
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NABC Forms Changing and Saving Lives Foundation
Non-profit will support the mission of the NABC and its programs. In an email to members and supporters yesterday, the National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced it has formed the Changing and Saving Lives Foundation to support the community involvement and fundraising events of the National Auto Body Council. The Changing and Saving Lives Foundation, […]
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Automotive Recyclers Association Debuts Spanish Language Version of Fluid Removal Depollution Course
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) and the Automotive Recycling Training Institute (ARTI) announced availability of a new Spanish version of the popular Fluid Removal Depollution course, hosted on ARA University (ARAU). ARAU is the professional automotive recycling industry’s premier online learning platform and an ARA Direct Member benefit, with content specifically created for automotive recyclers […]
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Impaired Driving Creates Spike of Crashes During Holiday Period
The year-end holiday period from Thanksgiving through New Year’s is always one of the most dangerous times on U.S. roads and highways, with a spike in crashes that often result in serious injuries or death. The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit group that for more than 60 years has been promoting safe driving through […]
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