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From artificial intelligence to advanced driver assistance systems, technology is transforming the Property & Casualty insurance and collision repair industries. Stay updated on the latest Mitchell and Enlyte news and business trends.
Mitchell Expands Intelligent Estimating to Collision Repair Market
Mitchell today announced the release of Mitchell Intelligent Estimating for U.S. and Canadian MSOs and independent collision centers. Already relied upon by North America’s leading auto insurers, the solution uses vehicle-damage photos to automatically generate a preliminary estimate in minutes, helping to streamline the appraisal process and improve estimator productivity and consistency.
Caliber Renews Mitchell Enterprise Licensing Agreement and Deploys New Technology Solutions Across All of Its Collision Centers
Mitchell and Caliber Collision today announced the renewal of their multi-year enterprise licensing agreement. The new agreement extends Caliber’s access to Mitchell Cloud Estimating across the organization’s more than 1,850 locations nationwide while introducing new software applications including Mitchell MSO Suite to help simplify assignment management, accelerate estimate review and surface actionable insights.
Claims Severity Gap Between Repairable BEVs and ICE Vehicles Hits Record Low
Mitchell today released its latest Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report. This quarter’s report reveals that the gap in average claims severity between repairable battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) automobiles has reached its lowest level on record in both the U.S. and Canada. With a gap of just $729 in the U.S. last quarter, average repairable severity for BEVs was $5,684 compared to $4,955 for ICE alternatives.
Enlyte’s 2026 Envision Trends Report Explores Forces Driving Claim Complexity
As claims across workers’ compensation, auto casualty and auto physical damage become increasingly interconnected, insurers and employers face mounting pressure from rising severity, lengthier claim durations and expanding operational demands.
Hybrid Vehicle Collision Claims Hit Record High in First Quarter as BEV Claims Level Off
Mitchell today released its Q1 2026 Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report. The company’s latest publication reveals a shift in electric vehicle claim trends that is introducing new challenges for insurers and repairers related to risk exposure, cycle time and repair complexity.
Progressive Insurance® Extends Relationship with Mitchell Through Long-Term Contract Renewal
Mitchell today announced that Progressive Insurance, the nation’s largest commercial vehicle insurer and second largest personal auto insurer, has signed a long-term contract renewal. The renewal provides Progressive with continued access to Mitchell’s comprehensive software solutions used to support collision claims, damage appraisals, total loss valuations, and interactions with repair facility partners.
Enlyte Completes Acquisition of PartsTrader
Enlyte, a leader in technology, networks and services for the property and casualty industry, announced today it has completed its acquisition of PartsTrader, a leading parts procurement marketplace for auto insurers and collision repairers.