Anti-Steering Bill Introduced in Ohio
Insurers requiring policyholders to have their vehicle repaired at a particular repair shop or by a particular person would qualify as an unfair and deceptive act.
New Anti-Steering Video Released
Pack Brothers Collision Center and Collision Safety Consultants hope to convey to consumers the message that, “It’s your car, it’s your choice.”
Wisconsin Legislature Introduces Anti-Steering Bill
Bill would prohibit insurers from requiring that repairs be made by a particular repair facility as a condition of coverage.
Auto Glass Anti-Steering Bill Stalls in New York
The New York legislative session came to a close last week with no action taken on S.B. 2144, which would have prohibited insurers from recommending auto glass shops unless requested. The bill, introduced in January, was referred to the state’s insurance committee and never voted on. The bill would have "prohibit[ed] an insurer from recommending
Connecticut House Fails to Act on Anti-Steering Bill
The Connecticut House of Representatives concluded its legislative session last week without taking action on H.B. 5283, a bill that would have required insureds to disclose the insured’s right to choose where auto repair or replacement work will be performed. The bill stated that an insurance company, agent or adjuster must not: • Require any
Insurers Challenge Rhode Island’s Anti-Steering Act
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) has sued Rhode Island Director of Business Regulation Paul McGreevy and Attorney General Peter Kilmartin in Federal Court, challenging the constitutionality of Rhode Island’s Anti-Steering Act, online legal journal Courthouse News reported. The act prohibits insurers from recommending repair and body shops to customers and third-party claimants
Rental Car Anti-Steering Legislation Introduced in Maine
The Maine Legislature is considering a bill stating that insurers providing rental vehicle reimbursement coverage may not require an insured to use or not use a particular rental vehicle company or rental vehicle company location. It also establishes disclosure requirements when insurers process a claim or write motor vehicle insurance. The bill defines "rental vehicle
NCOIL Defeats Proposed Anti-Steering Legislation
Legislators at the NCOIL annual meeting – responding to what it called aggressive and near-universal opposition from interested parties – set aside a proposed Model Act Regarding Insurer Auto Body Steering and will consider it further in 2011. NCOIL says the overwhelming Nov. 20 vote in Austin, Texas, marked the Property-Casualty Insurance Committee’s latest action
Attorney Prepares Letter Ohio Repairers Can Use to Voice Support for Anti-Steering Bill
Frank Lanza, owner of Highway CARSTAR Collision in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, is an adamant proponent of consumers’ right to select the collision repair facility of their choice. But he admits he’s no writer — which is why he hired Attorney Erica Eversman to pen a letter that his fellow collision repairers can send to their
Anti-Steering Bill Introduced in Ohio
The Ohio House of Representatives is considering a bill, H.B. 527, that would prohibit auto insurers from "requiring, recommending or suggesting" that a claimant have a vehicle repaired at a particular repair shop or by a particular person unless the claimant requests a recommendation or suggestion. The bill’s author, Rep. Raymond Pryor, told Columbus newspaper