Jeff Kinsey, assistant vice president and actuary at State Farm Insurance Companies, has been elected chair of the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) Board of Directors. HLDI is an affiliate of the Insurance Institute for [...]
Changes to training and education are the first step in protecting consumers against future cyber attacks as mobility industries, such as the automotive industry, increase the use of software, according to a recent SAE International [...]
The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) has released a new report that explains how safeguarding driver privacy and data protection will be critical to ensuring widespread acceptance of new safety technology in vehicles. The report [...]
About 60% of U.S. shoppers used a split payment option in the past year, according to data collected by PYMNTS. Split payments or installment plans such as buy now, pay later (BNPL) give consumers the [...]
Michael Tipsord is retiring as State Farm’s CEO after holding the position for nearly a decade, according to a State Farm news release. Jon Farney, the company’s current president, has been selected to step into [...]
As more electric vehicles (EVs) hit the road the risk of additional EV fires and thermal runaway will likely increase, and a handful of companies say they have solutions to prevent both. Thermal runaway occurs [...]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced final national pollution standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027-2032. Meanwhile, the Department of Energy (DOE) has shared its new rule [...]
Small business associations are asking Congress to pass legislation that will delay the filing deadlines of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in light of a federal ruling which found the act unconstitutional. The letter, signed [...]
A Virginia bill, poised to advance to the governor, aims to give consumers recourse if auto insurers do not act in good faith when refusing or failing to pay a claim. Senate Bill 256 states [...]
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) will hold its annual election for its Board of Directors on April 16 in which active members can vote. The election will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel [...]
