Sherwin-Williams A-Plus Members 'Get Connected' With ADP Claims Services Group
Value-Added Program Aims to Increase Repairers' Insurance Claim Volume, Regardless of Computerized Estimating System
SAN RAMON, Calif., April 30 -- ADP Claims Services Group and Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced today a program for A-Plus(TM) members to increase their insurance claim volume by using ADP's web-based claims management applications with their existing computerized estimating systems.
"The strength of ADP's 'Get Connected' program is in its simplicity," said Brian Shenk, A-Plus(TM) Program Manager for Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. "A-Plus(TM) members can use their current estimating systems to participate. 'Get Connected' helps our members to expand their market by exposing their businesses to new trading partners."
While ADP Claims Services Group has its own estimating system, Shoplink (R), its web-based claim management applications are system-neutral, allowing even users of other computerized systems to benefit from increased market exposure.
"Our claims management platform connects and engages the entire claims community to reduce time and costs for each trading partner and improve customer satisfaction for policyholders," said John Kotsopoulos, vice president sales, collision repair services North America, ADP Claims Services Group. "We're excited Sherwin-Williams is participating in the 'Get Connected' program, which will promote direct repair program relationships and claim referrals for A-Plus(TM) members -- and that translates into assignments."
Since ADP posts participating business data on the web-based claims management system, insurance companies have the information they need to send assignments directly to those repair facilities.
To participate, A-Plus(TM) members simply complete a business profile form that ADP Claims Services Group will share with insurance companies that need repair partners. The business profile includes information on the facilities' size and repair capabilities, estimating and imaging technology, current and desired insurance relationships, and contact information.
"Get Connected" is free to Shoplink users, and costs a one-time set-up fee of $50 for CCC or Mitchell estimating system users.
"Get Connected" is available to all A-Plus members interested in increasing insurance claim business. For more information on the program, those members may contact ADP Claims Services Group at 800-546-5237, option 1, or online at: www.ADPClaims.com/Aplus.
About ADP Claims Services Group
ADP Claims Services Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. , is a leading provider of integrated business solutions for clients in the property and casualty, collision repair and automotive recycling industries. ADP, with $7 billion in revenues and over 500,000 clients, is one of the largest independent computing services firms in the world.
About Sherwin-Williams' A-Plus Program
The A-Plus Program is a resource of services and benefits designed to enhance the business of Sherwin Williams Automotive customers. From business training to 20- groups, A-Plus members gain a true business partner through their membership. A-Plus members represent a network of over 840 collision shops throughout the U.S. and Canada and provide a total of over $1.1 Billion in collision repair volume.