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Mitchell International Acquires Scene Genesis

Fri Nov 6, 2009 8:00am EST
  SAN DIEGO, CA, Nov 06 (MARKET WIRE) -- 
Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of information, workflow
and performance management solutions to the Property & Casualty claims
and Collision Repair industries, today announced that it has completed
the purchase of Scene Genesis. Scene Genesis is a web-based workflow and
connectivity solutions provider dedicated to improving the claims
handling process for insurers, independent appraisers and shops alike.
Innovative products such as SceneExchange, which creates a web-based
marketplace that encourages open communication among all parties involved
in the repair process, and SceneAccess, an end-to-end web-based solution,
put efficient claims handling into action for insurers.

    Ian Cunningham, CEO, Scene Genesis, said, "Mitchell's commitment to
innovation and continued focused on improving the claims process for all
parties involved is truly exciting. It's a great fit for Scene Genesis and
its customers."

    "We're proud to have Scene Genesis solutions as a part of our offerings
and excited about new tools such as SceneExchange which benefit all those
involved in the claim -- repair shops, insurers, insureds and claimants,"
added Marc Brungger, Executive Vice President, Mitchell International. "We
will continue to serve the needs of our combined customer base, many of
whom we share in common, while expanding our current solution set with new
value added options."

    SceneExchange is an online community that connects shops that have the
capacity to perform repairs with vehicle owners who are able to select a
service provider of their choice. Shops can register to be a part of the
SceneExchange network free of charge and can submit bids based on cycle
time for as many repairs as they choose, helping them to increase the
amount of vehicles coming through their shop for repair.

    Ted James, Body Shop Manager, Cook-Whitehead Ford said, "Being a member of
SceneExchange has increased the amount of appraisal requests coming
through our organization by 5%. SceneExchange's core value of giving
shops the opportunity to bid for jobs based on cycle times, perfectly
complements our commitment to quickly turn around high quality repairs
for our customers. And since, potential customers are able to see reviews
of the quality work we provide from people who have actually had a
personal experience with us, the feedback is that much more powerful."

    Repairers who would like to become a part of the SceneExchange community
are encouraged to visit the Mitchell Booth #N3087 at NACE, which is being
held from November 5-7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Collision repairers can also visit www.mitchell.com for more information.

    About Mitchell International, Inc.

    Mitchell International (www.mitchell.com) is a leading provider of
information and workflow solutions to the Property & Casualty Insurance
Claims and Automotive Collision Repair industries. The company's
comprehensive solution portfolio streamlines the entire auto physical
damage, bodily injury and workers compensation claims processes. Mitchell
enables millions of electronic transactions between more than 30,000
business partners each month to enhance partner productivity,
profitability, and customer satisfaction.

    



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