• Crawford & Company's Contractor Connection released its final managed repair market report installment, highlighting stronger contractor-carrier collaboration as an opportunity to improve policyholder experience.
• 82% of respondents agreed that contractors' customer experience directly influences consumers' perception of their insurer.
• Better information sharing and alignment on common goals could reduce delays, improve repair quality and strengthen customer experience.
• Technology-enabled engagement can speed information sharing and issue resolution, with respondents emphasizing that these tools work best alongside strong relationships.

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