Three Automotive Claims Market Predictions for 2020
With the end of 2019 rapidly approaching, it is only natural to start thinking about the year ahead. We took a look at our data from the past three years and started to forecast what we expect to see in the year ahead. The wave of complexity in the automotive industry shows no signs of slowing down, and that means additional pressures on claims costs in the coming year. The following are three predictions for what we expect to be in store for the automotive claims industry in 2020.
A Fresh Look at Automotive Refinishing: Data, Trends and What to Look for in 2020
While the complexity of vehicle technology continues to explode, automotive paint processes seem to have remained relatively stagnant since the advent of waterborne base coats and the introduction of three-stage coatings on some luxury vehicles. There is, however, more to the world of automotive refinishing than meets the eye, and several manufacturers are introducing the next wave of refinish disruption.
What Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications May Mean for Auto Insurers and Collision Repair Facilities
Not so long ago, a “collision warning system” was defined as nothing more than “honking your horn.” While that analogue system still has its place, it is limited in its preventive measures, not to mention its potential for misuse. Fortunately, advancements in ADAS technology (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) have greatly expanded our collision warning measures, but the industry has also been hard at work taking that technology a step further by enabling our cars to alert us—and each other—to real-time, dynamic information.
SEMA Show 2020
The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world.
IBIS Summit 2020
IBIS has built up an enviable reputation as a source of high-level information and market analysis; a forum for hig
Using Telematics to Prevent Distracted Driving
At any given time during the day in the United States, it’s estimated that more than 800,000 vehicles are being driven by someone using a hand-held cell phone.1 Despite laws to curb phone use in the car, drivers are becoming more likely to interact with their devices while driving, not less.2 They’re also using their phones in riskier ways.
The Black Car Fund Delivers the Future of Benefits to Independent Workers Today
How do you provide a safety net for over 100,000 workers who are not your employees without their contact information? For nearly two decades, The Black Car Fund (The Fund) has found a way through innovative solutions and remaining relevant with the changing times.