
The [San Diego Business Journal](http://www.sdbj.com) this week recognized this year’s Most Influential Women in Accounting and ACD is proud to announce that our CFO, Kristy Facchini, made this prestigious list. Kristy joined ACD during a pivotal time as the company was transitioning from a startup to one experiencing high growth. The company’s ascent was outpacing the existing accounting team’s operational capacity. Under her leadership, Kristy analyzed the current structure and re-organized the department to support the growth trajectory. She instituted a new accounting technology platform, hired additional personnel and managed full system integration. Her efforts in recalibrating our accounting and financial processes allowed ACD to move from a startup to a scalable and margin-focused company.

In the last 12 months, Kristy has been instrumental helping our ACD Labs division in building our newest claims technology platform, ensuring optimized workflow, data capture to maximize reporting value to end users, and full integrations with our accounting systems. Her leadership in product development will enable ACD to expand revenue opportunities through new partnerships and introduce our technology platform to additional markets. Kristy’s expertise in accounting and financial forecasting, along with her strong business sense, has been instrumental in driving ACD's success.

One goal she remains committed to is striving to demystify the accounting role in organizations through communication, relationships and meaningful reporting while embracing a paperless working environment.


The San Diego Business Journal this week recognized this year’s Most Influential Women in Accounting and ACD is proud to announce that our CFO, Kristy Facchini, made this prestigious list.

ACD’s CFO Named One of the Most Influential Women in Accounting


Carlsbad, California – (September 2019) ACD today announced that Carl Warren & Company will be integrating ACD’s AutoLink® technology to manage and streamline the company’s national physical damage appraisal process.

Carl Warren & Company is a leading nationwide third-party administrator with over 75 years of experience and currently works with public and private sector entities, self-insureds and insurers.

“Carl Warren & Company is focused on infusing innovative technology into the claim workflows to drive positive results. With ACD we’ll achieve customized solutions for our clients that include virtual estimating apps, machine learning, computer vision, detailed data, reporting and analytics at a level unheard of in the TPA world,” stated Gordon Pennington, President of Carl Warren.

ACD’s auto physical damage workflow technology can reduce cycle times nearly 50% and is configurable to meet a client’s specific business needs. ACD’s technology solution helps an adjuster be more productive by minimizing phone calls, elevating their capabilities and organizing the vehicle repair process. Additionally, ACD provides a data rich reporting suite that allows a client to manage operations with transparency and live, real-time information at their fingertips.

“We’re very excited to partner with Carl Warren & Company as they accelerate their national growth strategy and help them take their technology driven initiatives to the next level. There’s a great synergy between our companies as we’re looking forward to truly revolutionizing the claims process. Working together is a natural fit,” stated ACD CEO, Ernie Bray.

### About Carl Warren

Our mission as a national Third Party Administrator is to provide unparalleled claims management strategies and solutions that are tailored to our clients’ needs. We strive to build long-lasting relationships and to achieve operational excellence and industry-leading client satisfaction. For more information, visit Carl Warren & Company at carlwarren.com.


ACD today announced that Carl Warren & Company will be integrating ACD’s AutoLink® technology to manage and streamline the company’s national physical damage appraisal process.

Carl Warren & Company Partners with ACD to Bring Streamlined Claims Technology to Clients


ACD is proud to be named one of [Insurance CIO Outlook's Top 10 in Claims Processing and Management](https://claims-processing-and-management.insuranceciooutlook.com/vendors/top-claims-processing-and-management-consulting-services-companies-2019.html).

Call us today to find out why we were named in the top 10 and how we can help drive your success!


ACD is proud to be named one of Insurance CIO Outlook's Top 10 in Claims Processing and Management.

ACD Named Insurance CIO Outlook's Top 10 Claims Processing Companies in 2019


## Entrepreneur Magazine Names ACD to List of “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America”

List focuses on companies pushing innovation in their respective industries.

Carlsbad, California – (January 7, 2019) ACD, a leading auto claims technology, decision support, advisory and service network aggregator to the property and casualty industry was recently recognized as one of the “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America” by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Entrepreneur360™ List, a premier study delivering the most comprehensive analysis of private companies in America. Based on this study forged by Entrepreneur, ACD is recognized as a well-rounded company that has mastered a balance of impact, innovation, growth, leadership and value.

“We’re extremely honored to be recognized for this award and it caps off a tremendous year for our company. We’re proud to have created a dynamic and innovative culture and this is truly a team honor,” stated Ernie Bray, CEO of ACD. “We’re very excited to launch into 2019 and give our insurance clients powerful services and technology that will drive their success for years to come,” added Bray.

“Our annual evaluation of vetted data offers a 360-degree analysis of top privately-held companies across a multitude of industries,” explains Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine. “They are deemed successful not only by revenue numbers, but by how well-rounded they are. The companies that make the list have pushed boundaries with their innovative ideas, fostered strong company cultures, impacted their communities for the better, and increased their brand awareness.”

Honorees were identified based on the results from a comprehensive study of independently owned companies, using a proprietary algorithm and other advanced analytics. The algorithm was built on a balanced scorecard designed to measure five metrics reflecting major pillars of entrepreneurship—innovation, growth, leadership, impact and business valuation.

For additional details on the E360 List and the companies recognized, visit: [https://www.entrepreneur.com/360](https://www.entrepreneur.com/360)


ACD, a leading auto claims technology, decision support, advisory and service network aggregator to the property and casualty industry was recently recognized as one of the “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America” by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Entrepreneur360™ List, a premier study delivering the most comprehensive analysis of private companies in America.

ACD Named Entrepreneur Magazine's “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America” in 2018


## All-new feature will enhance accuracy and assist in decision making

Carlsbad based ACD, a leading auto claims technology, decision support, advisory and service network aggregator to the property and casualty industry today announced the release of AI-powered Advanced Damage Detection technology embedded within the company’s leading claims workflow platform, AutoLink™.

AutoLink’s built-in AI engine now empowers insurers, desk auditors and estimators with the capability of damage detection in all types of vehicle losses. The technology works with traditional appraisals, ACD’s Self(ie)™ photo estimating app and desk reviews. The ability to highlight and bring visual cues to quality control teams and appraisers will greatly enhance accuracy and assist in decision making.

“We’re really excited to release this new feature in AutoLink™ and we think our clients are going to love it,” stated ACD’s CEO Ernie Bray. “Our goal was to deliver an AI solution that adds value to our clients on a daily basis. Our damage detection capabilities set ACD apart in the industry and can significantly enhance decision support, accuracy and speed to file closure. Advanced Damage Detection technology is the first of many exciting developments our team has been hard at work designing in our ACD Labs division. We are continually looking to add more features, automation and AI to provide a straight-through material damage claims process,” added Bray.

ACD’s AI technology will be rolling out with current subscribers and will be fully available to new clients in mid-November.


Carlsbad based ACD, a leading auto claims technology, decision support, advisory and service network aggregator to the property and casualty industry today announced the release of AI-powered Advanced Damage Detection technology embedded within the company’s leading claims workflow platform, AutoLink™.

ACD Launches AI Advanced Damage Detection Technology


## *App enables insurance estimates to be completed in as little as an hour*

AutoClaims Direct (ACD), a leading auto claims technology, decision support, advisory and service network aggregator to the property and casualty industry, today announced the launch of Self(ie)™, an all-new, fully-enhanced version of the company’s photo estimating solution to speed up the processing and resolution of claims.

The new release was built from the ground up with a modern and intuitive user interface that requires no downloads and can be white labeled for insurers.When a claim qualifies for photo estimating, ACD promptly sends a Self(ie) link to the vehicle owner through a text message or email. Customers are then guided step-by-step through a smart user experience and all photos are immediately transmitted back to ACD allowing appraisers to assess the extent of damage and complete estimates in as little as one hour.

“We have met and interviewed a multitude insurance carriers to discover their pain points with current products on the market and where they fell short,” stated Ernie Bray, CEO of ACD. “We focused on what their digitally empowered customers wanted in a self-service product. The answer? Simple, easy, accurate and fast,” added Bray.

ACD recognizes that tech-forward policyholders have higher expectations and are looking for an amazing customer experience. Its compelling new solution for insurers eliminates the need to fragment the process utilizing various vendors as ACD handles all inspection channels in one unified solution focused on simplicity, communication and speed.

“With Self(ie) we are proud to have the most powerful and slickest solution in the industry. With this new release, insurers get the added benefit of ACD’s claims triage which offers the unique flexibility to quickly transition from traditional field appraisals to photo estimating and even collision repair shops. All of this occurs seamlessly through the industry’s leading virtual claims workflow platform, AutoLink,” added Bray.


AutoClaims Direct (ACD), a leading auto claims technology, decision support, advisory and service network aggregator to the property and casualty industry, today announced the launch of Self(ie)™, an all-new, fully-enhanced version of the company’s photo estimating solution to speed up the processing and resolution of claims.

ACD Releases All-New Photo Estimating Mobile App to Speed Up Auto Claims


San Diego Business Journal announced that Ernie Bray, CEO of ACD is a finalist for the 2018 Most Admired CEO in San Diego Award. The Most Admired CEO Awards recognizes local industry leaders' great achievements within their companies and in the community. The winners and finalists are lauded for demonstrating determination and insight yielding huge successes for their organizations. These executives have taken the lead in driving their businesses and the local economy. The San Diego Business Journal honors these CEOs by hosting an exclusive reception and awards program to honor the winners, finalists and guests. [Click here](http://www.cbjonline.com/a3sdbj/events/2018_CEO) to view a list of all finalists.

The awards ceremony will be held on June 7, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, from 5-6pm.

You can register to attend this event by [clicking here](http://www.sdbj.com/bizevents/).


San Diego Business Journal announced that Ernie Bray, CEO of ACD is a finalist for the 2018 Most Admired CEO in San Diego Award. The Most Admired CEO Awards recognizes local industry leaders' great achievements within their companies and in the community.

Ernie Bray, CEO of ACD is San Diego Business Journal's Most Admired CEO 2018 Award Finalist


CARLSBAD,CA – May 2, 2018 – Ernie Bray, CEO of ACD was named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Insurance Entrepreneur of the Year category in The 16th Annual American Business Awards® today.

The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.'s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.

Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word meaning "crowned," the awards will be presented to winners at a gala ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on Monday, June 11. [Tickets are now on sale](http://stevieawards.com/aba/awards-gala-tickets).

More than 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Startup of the Year, Executive of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Live Event of the Year, and App of the Year, among others.

"It's truly an honor to be recognized by the American Business Awards and alongside so many other successful businesses and entrepreneurs," stated Ernie Bray, CEO of ACD. "I also want to thank my entire team at ACD for all of their great work and helping drive our company forward."

More than 200 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year's Stevie Award winners.

"The nominations submitted for The 2018 American Business Awards were outstanding. The competition was intense, and those recognized as Stevie Award winners should be immensely proud of this accomplishment," said Michael Gallagher, president and founder of the Stevie Awards.

Details about The American Business Awards and the list of 2018 Stevie winners are available at [www.StevieAwards.com/ABA](http://www.stevieawards.com/ABA).

### About the Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in seven programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 10,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 60 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at [http://www.StevieAwards.com](http://www.stevieawards.com/).

Sponsors of The 2018 American Business Awards include HCL America, John Hancock Financial Services and SoftPro.


Ernie Bray, CEO of ACD was named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Insurance Entrepreneur of the Year category in The 16th Annual American Business Awards® today.

Ernie Bray Honored As GOLD STEVIE® Award Winner in 2018 American Business Awards


EY today announced that Ernie Bray, CEO of ACD is a semifinalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 San Diego Award. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs and for more than 30 years, EY has been at the forefront of identifying game-changing business leaders and celebrating American ingenuity. The Entrepreneur Of The Year® program takes place in more than 145 cities in 60 countries around the world. The program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellent and extraordinary success in areas such as financial performance, innovation, and commitment to their businesses and communities.

Bray was selected as a semifinalist by a panel of independent judges which includes previous award winners, leading CEOs, private equity and venture capital investors, and other regional business luminaries. The San Diego Region Award winners are announced at a celebratory gala held on June 7, 2018 at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. "It is a great honor to be named a semifinalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award," stated Bray. "This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire ACD team that helps drive our company ahead," added Bray.

Regional award winners are eligible for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, presented in Palm Springs, CA on November 7–11, 2018, and hosted by Seth Meyers.

Learn more about Bray's journey as an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year semifinalist by following [ACD on Twitter @autoclaims](http://twitter.com/autoclaims) and [ACD on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/autoclaims-direct-inc-). Follow all the latest program developments [@EY_EOYUS](http://twitter.com/ey_eoyus) using [#EOYSD](http://twitter.com/hashtag/EOYSD) and visit the San Diego regional website for more information: [ey.com/us/eoy/sandiego](http://www.ey.com/us/eoy/sandiego)


EY today announced that Ernie Bray, CEO of ACD is a semifinalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 San Diego Award.

Ernie Bray, CEO of ACD is Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award Semifinalist in San Diego


[Click here to view](http://www.cioapplications.com/magazines/April2018/InsurTech/) the April 2018 issue of CIO Applications magazine.

![CIO Applications magazine preview](https://acd-website-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/insurtech_magazine_preview_180514_185951.jpg)


ACD featured in CIO Applications Magazine Top Insurtech Companies


Ernie Bray, Founder & CEO, AutoClaims Direct joins Bob to discuss how his company delivers the leading virtual claims workflow technology and largest auto damage field appraisal network that flexes to an insurer’s specific needs.

To listen to this episode, [click here](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ernie-bray-founder-ceo-autoclaims-direct/id1286902465?i=1000400255182&mt=2).


Ernie Bray, Founder & CEO, AutoClaims Direct joins Bob to discuss how his company delivers the leading virtual claims workflow technology and largest auto damage field appraisal network that flexes to an insurer’s specific needs.

ACD's Ernie Bray Interviewed on BizTalk Radio


Join “Mr. ACD”, Ernie Bray as he shares his IA story and discusses the future of the claims industry with IA Path’s Chris Stanley. Hear why now is a great time to become an independent adjuster, learn how to expand your book of business, and hear how to stay relevant in the independent auto damage industry. Ernie is an industry leader and the CEO of 6-time Inc 5000 winner ACD (AutoClaims Direct).

To listen to this episode, [click here](https://iapath.com/ia49/).


Join “Mr. ACD”, Ernie Bray as he shares his IA story and discusses the future of the claims industry with IA Path’s Chris Stanley. Hear why now is a great time to become an independent adjuster, learn how to expand your book of business, and hear how to stay relevant in the independent auto damage industry.

ACD's Ernie Bray Interviewed on the Independent Adjuster Podcast


[Click here to view](https://ideamensch.com/ernie-bray/) this interview on IDEAMENSCH.com.


ACD's Ernie Bray Interviewed in IDEAMENSCH


[Click here to view](http://techcompanynews.com/acd-helps-streamline-make-auto-claims-process-faster-efficient/) this interview on TechCompanyNews.com.


ACD's Ernie Bray Interviewed in Tech Company News


### New division focuses on next generation technology

Carlsbad based AutoClaims Direct, (ACD), a leading auto claims technology provider to the property and casualty industry today announced the launch of [acdcorp.ai](https://acdcorp.ai), a labs division within the company focused on rapid development and deployment of machine learning & computer vision for the auto claims industry.

“Our industry leading technology provides one unified platform for multi-channel inspections including mobile self-service claims, virtual processing, field networks, collision repair and salvage. By leveraging data, workflow optimization and over tens of millions of images in processed losses we are able to harness the power of machine learning to streamline the auto claims process,” stated ACD’s CEO Ernie Bray.

“We’re the leaders in creating a fully connected virtual platform that integrates every method a customer wants to communicate and process their claim. We were first to create the space of technology meshed with streamlined services. With ACD, insurers eliminate the need to parse an array of fragmented solutions to accomplish their goals. Advanced machine learning and AI will further enhance our platform, eliminating needless touch points, automate redundant tasks and simplify the process for insurers,” added Bray. Earlier this year ACD was named “Best In Process Expedition” by the Aite Group in the their report on Enhancing P&C Carriers’ Moment of Truth Through Innovation in Claims.


Carlsbad based AutoClaims Direct, (ACD), a leading auto claims technology provider to the property and casualty industry today announced the launch of acdcorp.ai, a labs division within the company focused on rapid development and deployment of machine learning & computer vision for the auto claims industry.