In recent months, Shanna Chong has sent complaints to CAPA about two separate Tong Yang bumpers and each time she received the same limited response from the company. Chong, an auto damage appraiser with Kuroda [...]
Washington Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer talks during a podcast about plans to introduce another restitution bill next year. The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) supported a bill that would have given the office authority [...]
The latest survey conducted by The Harris Poll on consumer opinion of the skilled trades found that 91% of Americans view them as being just as essential as white-collar jobs, but think they’re undervalued and [...]
Chubb’s newest senior vice president of property claims for North America currently holds the same title at Farmers Insurance. Kim Hare will take the position Aug. 18, according to an Insurance Journal story. It says [...]
CAPA has decertified 42 parts so far this year with 19 of those parts manufactured by Tong Yang, according to data provided on CAPA’s monthly decertification lists. Tong Yang continues to lead as the manufacturer [...]
Elitek Vehicle Services, an LKQ company, has expanded its integration with the CCC Diagnostics Network. With this expansion, Elitek’s mobile sublet services can now be automatically added to CCC ONE workfiles, according to a press [...]
The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) recently appointed a new president and CEO who brings experience from J.D. Power and Stellantis. Elizabeth Krear spent three years as the vice president of electric vehicle practice at [...]
Champions Financing Inc. was downgraded to a Caa1 long-term rating, according to a Moody’s report released last week. Moody’s report “Update to credit analysis following downgrade to Caa1” states the company has weak operating performance, [...]
QR codes and LED flash patterns are included in a patent aimed at helping first responders identify EV and hybrid vehicles quickly. The patent states that the vehicle would provide an indication of the status [...]
Mercury Insurance has partnered with Liberty Mutual to provide coverage for thousands of California Safeco Insurance customers impacted by a shift in Liberty Mutual’s personal lines product strategy within the state. Liberty Mutual will recommend [...]
