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Oneglobal Launches Netherlands Office, Naming van der Wyck as CEO

Aug 16 2021 // London-based Oneglobal Broking announced the launch of a Netherlands office with Alex van der Wyck named CEO of Oneglobal Netherlands.Oneglobal’s start-up in the Netherlands, continues the strategic build-out of its...

Another Guilty Plea in Louisiana Staged Truck Accident Schemes

Aug 12 2021 // A Louisiana man pleaded guilty of participating in insurance fraud scheme involving staged accidents with commercial trucks in the New Orleans area.The U.S. Justice Department said Dewayne Coleman, age 22, of Marrero,...

Hagerty and State Farm Partnering on Classic Vehicle Insurance

Aug 12 2021 // State Farm is collaborating with Traverse City, Michigan-based Hagerty to introduce a new insurance product for classic vehicles, State Farm Classic+, beginning in 2022.Hagerty is an automotive lifestyle brand and a...

Texas Auto Recycler Settles Disability Discrimination Suit for $90K

Aug 11 2021 // A Texas-based auto recycler will pay $90,000 to settle a federal disability discrimination lawsuit, officials said.In addition, K&L Auto Crushers in Tyler will furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination...

Van Carrying 25 in Texas Crashes; Leaves at Least 11 Dead, Others Injured

Aug 6 2021 // An overloaded van carrying about 25 passengers crashed Aug. 3 on a remote South Texas highway, killing at least 11 people and injuring more than a dozen others, authorities said. The crash happened shortly after 4 p.m. on...

Progressive Insurance Hurt by Rise in Auto Claims, Low Premiums in Q2

Aug 6 2021 // Progressive Corp. reported a 56% decrease in net income to $790.1 million for the second quarter. Net income was down 9% for the first six months.The company said the largest contributor to the year-over-year decreases was...

U.S. Tech Firm Operates 100% Autonomous Semi Truck on China Highway

Aug 5 2021 // A semi truck with driverless technology successfully completed a demonstration in busy traffic on a highway in an economic center in China, according to the California firm, Plus, that provided the driverless...

Texas Awards $13.6M in Grants to Fight Motor Vehicle Crime

Aug 4 2021 // Communities across Texas are sharing $13.6 million in grant funding aimed at reducing and preventing motor vehicle crime in the state.The Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) grants provide support for...

Sigo Seguros Launches Spanish-First Auto Insurance Product in Texas

Aug 4 2021 // Sigo Seguros, an auto insurance provider serving the Spanish-speaking community, launched its own auto insurance product in Texas that it says is transparent, affordable and natively available in Spanish and English.By...

Ex-Boston Police Department Auto Repair Worker Will Plead Guilty to Fraud Scheme

Aug 4 2021 // A former Boston Police Department auto repair technician has agreed to plead guilty to a scheme to embezzle more than $260,000 from the department in auto parts and supplies, federal prosecutors said.Bahram Gharony bought...

New Hampshire State Police Discover 100-Plus Commercial Vehicle Violations

Aug 3 2021 // The New Hampshire State Police discovered 189 commercial vehicle violations following a day-long focus on safety. Police said 42 of the violations discovered were so severe that they created a condition where the vehicle...

Parents Suing Vehicle Maker a Year After 9 Troops Died Off California Coast

Aug 2 2021 // The families of eight Marines and one sailor who died when their amphibious assault vehicle sank off the Southern California coast last summer plan to sue the manufacturer of the vehicle that resembles an armored seafaring...

Recreational Vehicle Rental Site Outdoorsy to Expand Its Insurance Division

Aug 2 2021 // Recreational vehicle rental marketplace Outdoorsy said it will use some of the $120 million it raised this year to expand its digital managing general agency that sells insurance to RV owners and renters in the U.S. and...

Fitch Sees No Ratings Change, ‘Modest Benefit’ for Liberty Mutual in State Auto Buy

Jul 29 2021 // Fitch Ratings said it does not expect Liberty Mutual Holding Co. Inc.’s ratings to be impacted by its planned acquisition of State Auto Group for an estimated $1 billion of cash consideration.“Given the...

Car-Sharing Firm Getaround Settles Over Tax Bill, Customer Damage and Thefts

Jul 27 2021 // Getaround Inc. will pay $950,000 to Washington, D.C. and revise its business practices after allegations that it misrepresented the benefits and nature of its car sharing services and failed to pay city sales taxes,...

W.R. Berkley-Backed Vehicle Inspection Firm UVeye Raises $60M in New Round

Jul 22 2021 // UVeye, a company that uses artificial intelligence to do fast vehicle inspections, has raised $60 million from investors including used car retailer CarMax Inc. and the insurer W.R. Berkley Corp.“The completion of...

UK’s Q2 Auto Insurance Premiums Drop to Lowest Level Since Early 2016: Survey

Jul 21 2021 // The cost of a comprehensive car insurance policy in Britain fell 12% in the second quarter to its lowest level since early 2016 due to COVID-19 lockdowns, although it might rebound to pre-pandemic levels as restrictions...

Rhode Island Governor Vetoes Auto Body Insurance Claims Legislation

Jul 19 2021 // Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has vetoed legislation regarding auto body insurance claims that he said would ultimately burden consumers.“While I recognize the stated intent of this bill is to protect consumers,...

Washington Commissioner Wants Auto Claims, Rebate Data from Insurers

Jul 19 2021 // Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler issued a data call of 124 auto insurance companies for recent rebates given to policyholders during the COVID-19 pandemic.Kreidler is requesting claims data for private...

17 More Arraigned in $822K California Auto Insurance Fraud Ring

Jul 16 2021 // Another 17 defendants were arraigned for their alleged involvement in an organized auto insurance fraud ring in California in which dealers reportedly purchased damaged vehicles and then filed inflated claims and even...