Travelers Suit Against Iowa Body Shop Owner Dismissed
Insurance company claimed shop violated contract, overbilled and billed for work not “reasonable and customary.”
New Commissioner Appointed for Iowa Insurance Division
Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad recently named Nick Gerhart as the new Iowa insurance commissioner. Gerhart will begin work within the department this fall, and will fully assume responsibilities from current director Susan Voss at the end of this calendar year. “I want to thank Susan Voss for her great service to the state of
Iowa Collision Repair Centers Raise $1,329 for Charity
BODYPROS Collision Repair, a group of Des Moines-based collision repair centers, has raised a total of $1,329 for the Iowa Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Team in Training during the Arena Football League Iowa Barnstormers’ home games. BODYPROS Collision Repair will hold a a 50/50 raffle at all Iowa Barnstormers home games
Iowa Shops Raise Cash for Charity at Arena Football Game
BODYPROS Collision Repair, a group of Des Moines-based collision repair centers, raised $495 for the Iowa Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) | Team in Training during the Iowa Barnstormers arena football home opener, March 17.
Iowa Collision Repair Association Sponsoring Midwest Auto Body Trade Show
The Iowa Collision Repair Association (ICRA) is sponsoring the Midwest Auto Body Trade Show in Altoona, Iowa, to be held on March 28, 2012 at Prairie Meadows.
Iowa Insurance Division Responds to Repairers’ Request for Review of Labor Rates
Iowa Insurance Division (IID) concludes that there has been no violation of the law by insurers.
Iowa Collision Repair Association’s 4th Fall Collision Industry Day Set for Oct. 20
The Iowa Collision Repair Association (ICRA) will be holding its 4th Fall Collision Industry Day on Oct. 20. The half-day educational program will feature noted industry speaker G.B. Outlaw giving a presentation called, "Leadership and Leading Change." The presentation will clearly define the founding principles to lead a change effort. "After attending a session led
Iowa Collision Repairer Gets Meeting with Governor to Discuss Labor Rates, Steering
To some in the Iowa Insurance Division and the Iowa state legislature, Tom O’Mara’s name is a familiar one. He has educated them over the years on several issues in the collision repair industry, including labor rates, steering, and paint and materials capping. O’Mara’s mission will continue when he meets with Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Expands Franchises in Iowa
Ford dealership owner opens latest ABRA franchise.
Iowa Insurance Division Penalizes Auto Insurers $50,000 for Overcharging Consumers
Allied Property and Casualty Insurance and six affiliated companies have agreed to pay a $50,000 penalty to the state of Iowa for overcharging on more than 1,700 Iowa auto insurance policies. According to the Business Record, the insurance companies violated the Iowa Unfair Trade Practices Act and the Iowa Casualty Insurance Act by making coding