California Bill Would Mandate Insurer Assessments Not Be Used As Estimates
A bill introduced in the California Assembly would require insurers to disclose in writing to claimants that any damage assessment made by the insurer is not a written estimate of repair costs and that only facilities licensed by the state Board of Autobody Repair can write an estimate. The bill, A.B. 1179, is supported by
California Bill Would Require Insurers to Disclose that Their Damage Assessments Are Not Estimates
A bill introduced in the California Assembly would require insurers to disclose in writing to claimants that any damage assessment made by the insurer is not a written estimate of repair costs and that only facilities licensed by the state Board of Autobody Repair can write an estimate. A.B. 1179 is supported by the California
Audatex UK Software Remotely Determines Losses
Audatex UK has reported that more than 50 percent of all total loss vehicles are incorrectly routed to body shops at First Notification of Loss (FNOL) and has developed a software program for claims handlers to help curb the issue. The new software, AudaFNOL, will allow insurance claims handlers determine the extent of accident damage
Missouri Eyes Anti-Steering Legislation
The Missouri House of Representatives is considering a bill that would prevent steering by insurance companies. The bill, H.B. 834, would require that estimates for damage claims written on behalf of an insurer include a written notice that says the following: NOTICE UNDER MISSOURI LAW, THE VEHICLE OWNER AND/OR LESSEE HAS THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE
Missouri Eyes Anti-Steering Legislation
The Missouri House of Representatives is considering a bill that would prevent steering by insurance companies. The bill, H.B. 834, would require that estimates for damage claims written on behalf of an insurer include a written notice that says the following: NOTICE UNDER MISSOURI LAW, THE VEHICLE OWNER AND/OR LESSEE HAS THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE
Mitchell Announces Post-Merger Plans
Mitchell International, Inc. announced its path forward after discontinuing merger review proceedings with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for its proposed merger with CCC Information Systems, Inc. “Our team is excited to expand upon the momentum we have created in the market,” said Alex Sun, president and CEO of Mitchell International. “We delivered a
Ohio Collision Repair Board Shuts Down Unlicensed Shop
The Ohio Board of Motor Vehicle Collision Repair Registration carried out a court order March 12 to lock down an illegal auto repair facility. An injunction was granted against Chris Wood, owner of Wood’s Auto Body & Collision in Columbus, for failing to register with the board. When Wood failed to meet the registration requirements
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Oregon Bill Would Lessen Insurer Influence on Repair Costs
The Oregon Senate is considering a bill that would distance insurers – both figuratively and literally – from the repair process, lessening their influence on repair costs. S.B. 617, backed by Oregonians for Safe Auto Repair (OSAR), states that insurers and other third parties financially responsible for paying for repairs to a consumer’s vehicle would
Oregon Bill Would Lessen Insurer Influence on Repair Costs
The Oregon Senate is considering a bill that would lessen insurer influence on repair costs through several provisions designed to distance insurers – both figuratively and literally – from the repair process. The bill, S.B. 617, is backed by Oregonians for Safe Auto Repair (OSAR). The bill has three components stating that insurers and other
PCI Opposes Rhode Island Auto Body Repair Legislation
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) is opposing collision repair legislation backed by the Auto Body Association of Rhode Island (ABARI). H.B. 5891 would prohibit both insurers and repairers from authorizing repairs in place of a vehicle’s owner, and H.B. 5892 would add to the state’s unfair claims law by mandating that insurers
PCI Opposes Rhode Island Auto Body Repair Legislation
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) is opposing collision repair legislation backed by the Auto Body Association of Rhode Island (ABARI). H.B. 5891 would prohibit both insurers and repairers from authorizing repairs in place of a vehicle’s owner, and H.B. 5892 would add to the state’s unfair claims law by mandating that insurers