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Fix Auto opens in Leeds

Sam Smith and Stephen Smith, directors of three Fix Auto bodyshops in Settle, Bradford South and Keighley, have opened their first express bodyshop in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The 8,000 sqft […]

New appointment at Axalta

Axalta Coating Systems has announced that Steve Markevich has been promoted to the position of executive vice president. In this new role, Mr. Markevich will continue as president of the company’s […]

Cash for crash gang to be sentenced

Six men are due to be sentenced over a multimillion-pound crash-for-cash scam. The men from London and Manchester attempted to defraud insurers out of around £5.6 million by setting up […]

New app rewards safe driving

The phone application market is continually expanding and thanks to a new app you can now get cheaper car insurance if your phone says you’re a safe driver. The free Octo […]

PPI payout deadline considered

The UK’s financial regulator, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering a deadline for claims over mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI). It expects that PPI customers would have until some time in […]

Audatex launches new ‘operational forum’

Excellence, innovation and maximising opportunities within bodyshops are driving the agenda for the new industry ‘Operational Forum’ launched by Audatex. The global risk and asset management software and service provider […]

Changes to GAP influencing behaviour

Changes to rules governing the sale of GAP insurance introduced on September 1st have already influenced consumer behaviour, says Warranty Direct. The amendments were designed to offer consumers more protection […]

Quindell reports further losses

Troubled insurance group Quindell has reported further losses and warned that the damage caused to its reputation by previous scandal is hindering it from making a recovery. The company posted […]

New appointment at Thatcham

Thatcham Research has made a significant change in its B2C communications with the appointment of James Smith to the newly created head of communications role. An international marketing communications specialist, […]

New appointment at Fix Auto

Fix Auto UK’s ambitious plans to further develop and nurture its ever-growing network of independently owned repair bodyshops has received a major boost with the news that Mark Hutchins has […]

DriveRight expands into new markets

DriveRight, the global vehicle fitment data specialist, has secured a six-figure equity and mezzanine investment from Finance Wales to fund its ongoing expansion into new markets in Europe, Asia and […]

Largest insurance growth opportunity revealed

By 2030, the insurance industry is expected to earn up to $1.7 trillion from women alone – with almost half coming from only 10 emerging economies, presenting a significant business […]