AudaExplore, ABRA extend strategic relationship to improve claims efficiency

Feb. 8, 2016
AudaExplore has signed an agreement to extend its strategic relationship with ABRA Auto Body & Glass.

AudaExplore has signed an agreement to extend its strategic relationship with ABRA Auto Body & Glass.

The technology solutions from AudaExplore, the US business unit of Solera Holdings, Inc. and a leading provider of software and technology solutions for collision repair and automotive insurance industries, simplify the claims process by enabling collision repair companies like ABRA and insurance carriers to communicate on one platform with little variability.

Since 2010, ABRA has integrated AudaExplore’s Estimating, Central Review, and Consolidator Dispatch services into their operations and have experienced increased efficiency, decreased cycle times, and an overall improvement in customer satisfaction. The latest renewal comes more than a year before the current agreement’s expiration.

 “Repairing vehicles correctly and on-time is central to our mission of providing superior service to each of our clients,” said Ed Litman, ABRA’s vice president of procurement. “Securing our relationship with AudaExplore insures that our repair centers will have access to state-of-the-art technology that supports that mission.”

“We’re grateful for our relationship with ABRA, and look forward to continuing to assist them with their technology needs,” said Gordon Henderson, vice president of Collision Repair Solutions, AudaExplore. “By providing a system that’s highly accurate and connected, we can greatly reduce waste in claims processing activities and help increase overall profitability for customers like ABRA.”

About ABRA Auto Body & Glass

Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, ABRA is a leading provider of vehicle repair services specializing in collision repair, paintless dent removal, and auto glass repair and replacement. ABRA’s repair center portfolio includes more than 335 locations in 40 states. ABRA’s mission is to be the best auto body and glass company in America by providing quality repairs, in a timely manner, with friendly, helpful service. For more information about ABRA visit www.abraauto.com.

About AudaExplore

As owners expect greater service throughout the life of their vehicle, AudaExplore helps businesses reimagine the ownership experience through its proven data-driven solutions. By delivering global data, easy-to-use technology and deeper insights into the ownership lifecycle, AudaExplore is leading the industry in making insurance carriers, repairers, dealerships and fleet owners more competitive and profitable. AudaExplore is a business unit of Solera Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLH), a leading global provider of risk and asset management software and services to the automotive and property marketplace, including the P&C insurance industry. For more information, visit www.audaexplore.com, or follow us on Twitter at @AudaExplore_.

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