Originally presented on April 17, 2025, this one-hour broadcast features Ryan Mandell, director, claims performance for Mitchell. During the free CIECA webinar, Mandell talks about the impact escalating trade tensions and the ongoing threat new tariffs are expected to have on the auto insurance and collision industries. In addition, he shares the latest updates on the growing global conflict and how it is affecting carriers, repairers and OEMs when it comes to:
- New and used vehicle values
- Claim costs and cycle time
- Total loss thresholds
- Parts selection for repairable automobiles
- Changes in consumer behavior
Also included in the discussion are mitigation strategies for lessening the impact of tariffs on businesses in the collision industry.