How advanced is digital hail damage assessment today? To answer this question for the entire industry, leading experts from the insurance, appraisal, and repair sectors gathered at the DEKRA Lausitzring on April 23, 2026.

At the heart of the event was the second BVAT Scanner Benchmark: an independent “stress test” designed to evaluate technological market leaders and ensure transparency. Supported by partners such as DAT and Audatex AUTOonline, the event has firmly established itself as a central reference point for quality assurance in digital hail damage analysis.

What was tested? How did the systems perform? And what impulses does this provide for daily operations?

You can find all the details, the methodology, and the summary of the expert jury in our official report.