SAN DIEGO — Solera Holdings Inc., a global provider of software and services to the automobile insurance claims processing industry, has closed the acquisition of UC Universal Consulting Software GmbH (UCS), a provider of software and services to collision repair facilities in Germany. UCS has more than 1,200 collision repair facility customers.

“This purchase further demonstrates our commitment in expanding our product and service offering to our customers in the German market,” says Tony Aquila, Solera’s chairman and chief executive officer. “This addition not only enhances our shop network, but will also allow us to provide additional value to our largest insurance company customers in the region.”

Solera is active in more than 50 countries across six continents. The Solera companies include Audatex in the United States, Canada, and in more than 45 additional countries, Informex in Belgium, Sidexa in France, ABZ in The Netherlands, Hollander serving the North American recycling market, and IMS providing medical review services.