Collision Industry Conference: Photo-Based Estimating Is a ‘Deficiency’
When Allstate last year downsized more than 500 claims adjusters, the insurer said shifting to its QuickFoto Claim tool would make the estimating process more efficient. But at least one repairer doesn’t see it that way.
Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association Elects Officers for 2018
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) board of trustees elected officers for 2018, during CIECA’s open board meeting in Palm Springs, Calif.
Allstate: More Than One-Third of U.S. Motorists are ‘Stressed’ About Winter Driving
Allstate has released a new survey revealing that more than a third (35 percent) of U.S. drivers say wet winter driving stresses them out, and almost half (48 percent) are concerned by the prospect.
Collision Repairers Give High Marks to Regional Auto Insurers
Smaller, lesser-known insurers received the highest marks from collision repairers asked to grade the auto insurers’ claims practices in the 2017 CRASH Network “Insurer Report Card.”
Allstate Releases Latest Best Drivers Report
Thirteenth annual report names Kansas City, Kansas, as the city with America’s safest drivers.
Allstate Focuses on Distracted Driving with Reality Rides Tour
Allstate is launching the fifth annual Reality Rides tour, featuring a simulator that provides a safe environment to learn about the impact of distracted driving.
State Farm, Allstate Blame Smart Cars for Insurance Rate Increases
“Cars are just getting more expensive to repair, due to the technology,” State Farm spokeswoman Missy Dundov told the Chicago Tribune.
Allstate Announces Autonomous Vehicle Research Agreement
The scope of the research project with the Intelligent Systems Laboratory at Stanford University includes machine learning, artificial intelligence and highly autonomous vehicle systems.
Maryland Body Shop to Present Recycled Ride to Needy Family on Dec. 17th
Criswell Collision Center of Annapolis, in conjunction with the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides program, Charity Cars and Allstate, will gift a 2010 Honda Odyssey van just in time for the holidays.
Jury Awards $27M in Defamation Lawsuit to Fired Allstate Employees
The employees were fired in December 2009 for allegedly timing trades to boost their own incentive bonuses at the expense of the company’s investment portfolios.
Allstate Reveals Safest Cities for Drivers
The report serves as an important safe-driving reminder as motorists prepare to hit the roads for the July Fourth holiday.
Allstate Teams Up with Openbay to Offer Auto Repair and Maintenance Service
Allstate will now be able to offer vehicle repair information to consumers by providing multiple quotes from local service centers, including dealerships, and information to make their selection based on distance, customer reviews, pricing and warranties.