Episode 15 - Parts Unknown: Tariffs and Auto Recycling
As global trade tensions escalate, how will insurers and repairers weather the storm? Host Ryan Mandell sits down with Natalie Miller, CEO of Miller’s Auto Recycling, and David Gold, president of Standard Auto Wreckers, to discuss the latest cross-border tariffs and their anticipated effect on the parts supply chain. Together they explore the important role automotive recycling plays in developing a sustainable circular economy.
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Episode 14 - Trade Tensions, Tariffs and Their Toll
With the introduction of new U.S. import tariffs, auto insurers and collision repairers are navigating an uncertain future. In this episode, Ryan and Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, discuss the downstream impact of tariffs on the industry and how some businesses may be preparing forpotential disruptions.
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Episode 13 - Not Your Father’s Ride
Much has changed since the first advanced driver assistance systems were introduced and today’s “rides” bear little resemblance to those of the past. Matt Moore, senior vice president at the Highway Loss Data Institute, joins the show to explain how the complexity and construction of modern vehicles affect claims frequency and severity. He also shares current trends in consumer driving behavior that have led to an increase in accidents and fatalities.
Auto claim costs continue to grow—requiring an even greater focus on expenses. In this episode, Ryan Smith, vice president of claims and salvage operations at Saskatchewan Government Insurance Corporation (SGI), shares how his organization is successfully balancing this cost increase with its commitment to high-quality collision repairs by prioritizing safety, ingenuity and industry collaboration.
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Episode 11 - Banking on the Automotive Aftermarket
Shop consolidation. Vehicle complexity. Rising repair costs. All these factors can affect investment strategy in the automotive aftermarket. Steve Huntzinger, co-founder of Dunham Lane Capital Partners, joins the podcast to highlight the opportunities and challenges impacting both the automotive collision industry and its investors.
The Mitchell Collision Podcast goes beyond P&C headlines to explore the latest trends in auto physical damage. Hosted by Ryan Mandell, the series includes in-depth interviews with experts from around the industry—carriers, repairers, OEMs, part suppliers, technology service providers and more. In each episode, Ryan provides insight and analysis on the market factors affecting automotive insurance claims and the delivery of proper, safe vehicle repair.
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