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Severity Average vs. Repairability

August 16, 2010 By: admin Category: Weekly Article

This is another interesting data chart from AutoClaims Direct’s industry leading DirectLink claims management solution. This shows the current trend of appraisal severity averages over a year period in conjunction with “repairable” files.

More DirectLink Data

August 13, 2010 By: admin Category: Weekly Article

This interesting chart from the DirectLink claims management solution shows the average appraisal value by vehicle year and the average mileage on claims seen that are a certain model age.

Texas Insurance Commissioner Releases Bulletin

August 13, 2010 By: admin Category: Weekly Article

The Texas Insurance Commissioner advised insurers regarding state statutes…Click here to see what it was all about.

Recent Article By Ernie Bray Featured in the Carlsbad Business Journal

August 12, 2010 By: admin Category: Weekly Article

A recent article in the Carlsbad Business Journal….

New Aftermarket Online Resource

August 12, 2010 By: admin Category: Weekly Article

the AASA launched a new online resource for Aftermarket parts. Click here for the article discussing the new service.

Average Appraisal Makeup

August 10, 2010 By: admin Category: Weekly Article

Here’s a current breakdown for 2010 in regards to average appraisal makeup by percentage. These percents reflect the labor percentage of these distinct categories processed through AutoClaims Direct’s DirectLink system.

2010 Current Average Appraisal Value By Loss Type

August 05, 2010 By: admin Category: Weekly Article

The chart below shows the current average appraisal values by loss type during 2010 for all claims processed through AutoClaims Direct’s industry leading DirectLink claims management application.

JD Power Ratings of Auto Insurers Released

August 03, 2010 By: admin Category: Weekly Article

J.D. Power and Associates released their 2010 auto insurance study. Some companies did great……while others didn’t fare too well. For those who ranked on the lower end, many of those claims directors are probably asking themselves what they could do better. Well, a quick phone call to the industry leader, AutoClaims Direct should be the first step toward fixing the problem. Claims departments who utilized AutoClaims Direct as their sole appraisal and technology solution can reduce expenses and increase customer satisfaction.

Click here for the link regarding the rankings article we found.

Escalade Most Stolen…..

August 03, 2010 By: admin Category: Weekly Article

According to this new article, the Highway Loss Data Institute  names The Escalade the most stolen car of the decade. Click here for the full article.

Fox News in Atlanta Investigates A/M Structural Parts

August 02, 2010 By: admin Category: Weekly Article