Claims

James R. Knowles, an international construction and engineering consultant firm, has established a Fidelity, Surety, and Specialty Claim Division, with headquarters in Boston.

A coalition has been formed that supports existing voluntary efforts to provide access to technical repair data to both independent repair shops and all service providers.

A group of investigative experts has allied to form the United States Association of Professional Investigators, to provide education, training, and benefits to industry members.

A new education and designation program specifically for risk management education specialists has been developed by the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research and the Texas Schools Risk Manager Association.

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists has chosen its 2005-2006 board of directors.

The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America recently hired and promoted several staff members.

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America's national board has nominated Alex Soto, CPCU, ARM, the association's president-elect and has named Robert E. Fulwider the next vice president.

Several service providers in the auto repair industry have formed Allied Claim Solution.