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For over a decade, Solera has been building, training, and refining AI-powered estimating solutions on the largest automotive claims and repair dataset in the world. Today, we serve 60%+ of

The automotive claims industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Technology is driving greater efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability across the end-to-end claims journey. 2026 has just begun and it’s already proving

Whenever a new year starts, it’s natural to pause and reflect. For body shop owners and managers, this reflection often centers on a few familiar questions: What processes worked well?

Two months ago, industry leaders and innovators gathered in Ontario, Canada, for the 2nd Annual Automotive Sustainability Summit, an inspiring event co-hosted by Solera and Simplicity Car Care. What unfolded

The Old Way: Slow and Manual Collision shops and insurers have long struggled with a clunky vehicle intake process. Customers scheduled appointments, took time off work, and waited days just

The 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas has always been a beacon for automotive innovation, and this year, buzz on the Collision Repair & Refinish Live Stage hosted by I-CAR

With more than 30 years of insurance and automotive claims experience, including senior leadership roles at Liberty Mutual, Nationwide, and LexisNexis Risk Solutions, I’ve seen technology promises come and go.

By Bill Brower, SVP Global Industry Relations & Claims Solutions, Solera In my 30+ years in the claims industry, I have seen technologies, processes, and customer expectations transform at an

The automotive industry, particularly the collision repair sector, is undergoing important changes due to the challenges it’s facing. Body shops and repair centers are increasingly seeking out to find new

The collision repair industry is experiencing a major shift toward digital innovation. With technology reaching new heights and investment in AI advancing rapidly, many auto body shops are moving away