• Perfect 10 for the Vella Group

    • 20 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Vella Group has opened its 10th bodyshop and third LV= General Insurance Sole Supply site The Vella Group Bradford is 14,000 sqft site and boasts the latest repair technology including a Hunter Pro-Align machine, an STL 8m downdraft side-loading spraybooth including a skate-and-rail system and an AkzoNobel [...]
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  • AX Automotive names new MD

    • 6 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Scott Hamilton-Cooper has been appointed managing director of AX Automotive, the accident assistance and aftercare division of AX Stepping up from his role as director of sales and operations, he will report to AX’s chief executive Lucy Woods Hamilton-Cooper will focus on digital transformation This will [...]
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  • Demand for digital claims accelerates

    • 29 April 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    New research by Solera has revealed the increasing demand for digital-first automated claims, with trust in AI-driven claims and repairs soaring to 79% globally The annual survey also identified rapid acceleration of AI adoption among global car insurers, bodyshops, manufacturers and dealer [...]
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  • Tractable enhances Mitchell partnership

    • 21 April 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Tractable, the artificial intelligence company for accident and disaster recovery, has enhanced its collaboration with Mitchell to enable insurers on North America to process claims quickly and automatically The partnership combines Tractable’s AI and Mitchell’s comprehensive digital platform, resulting in [...]
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  • Government rules out further whiplash reforms

    • 24 March 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The government has announced there will be no further reforms to the whiplash claims process Last year it introduced part one of the reforms, which addressed the amount of pay-outs claimants could receive following a road traffic accident and introduced an online portal enabling claimants to make claims independent [...]
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  • ClickMechanic enhances aftersales solutions

    • 11 February 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Online platform for car repairs and services ClickMechanic has announced a partnership agreement with warranty and aftersales product provider The Motoring Organisation (TMO) The partnership will enable ClickMechanic to offer customers a range of used car warranty packages and protection against unforeseen repair [...]
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  • Allianz secures global contract

    • 17 January 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Allianz Group has signed a global agreement with AGE for the next two years A few AGE members already collaborate with Allianz in their local region, but with this new ex­tended partnership AGE hopes to create new opportunities and conditions for partners and members to increase collaboration During Allianz’s [...]
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  • Covéa secures ICS hat-trick

    • 16 December 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Covéa Insurance has become the first and only member of the Institute of Customer Service (ICS) to hold three simultaneous ServiceMark Accreditations with Distinction, the highest level of accreditation the Institute offers This news is the result of an independent audit just completed by the ICS which renewed [...]
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  • Tracker appoints insurtech specialist

    • 16 November 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Insurance telematics and theft management solutions provider Tracker Network has appointed insurtech expert Luke Anyon as insurance sales director  The move signifies the business’ commitment to accelerating its marketshare within both the personal and commercial lines insurance markets  He joins from [...]
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  • Covéa confirms Verex partnership

    • 2 November 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Covéa Insurance has announced a new partnership with Verex Group to enable customers to buy manufacturer-branded motor insurance at the same time as purchasing a new or used vehicle from the 16 brands in the Verex alliance Covéa Insurance joins an existing panel of insurance underwriters to provide broader [...]
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