Legislative Lowdown
Federal – The U.S. House of Representatives is considering a bill that would remove the federal antitrust exemption from the insurance industry. In repealing the exemption, the Insurance Industry Competition Act would give the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the authority to apply antitrust laws to anticompetitive behavior by insurance companies
New Bill Would Create Federal Insurance Office
A bill recently introduced in the House of Representatives, the National Insurance Consumer Protection Act (NICPA), would establish a national system of regulation and supervision for nationally registered insurers to monitor the systemic risk to the economy from the insurance market. Under the bill, states would maintain responsibility for regulating state-licensed insurers, agencies and producers.
New Bill Would Create Federal Insurance Office
A bill recently introduced in the House of Representatives, the National Insurance Consumer Protection Act (NICPA), would establish a national system of regulation and supervision for nationally registered insurers to monitor the systemic risk to the economy from the insurance market. Under the bill, states would maintain responsibility for regulating state-licensed insurers, agencies and producers.
READER’S CHOICE: Dealing with Inexperienced Estimators
“Is the trend of young, ill-prepared insurance estimators here to stay? How will this affect sales when estimates are so poorly written and biased more than ever in favor of insurers?” – Thomas Graddy, owner, Graddy’s Body Shop, Earlington, Ky.
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Service, Safety Precautions
As vehicle manufacturers strive to meet or exceed fuel economy standards, alternative vehicle designs incorporating new materials and systems will be produced to accommodate consumer demand. One such vehicle that may roll into your collision repair facility is the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. Questions will arise when this vehicle arrives: • What safety precautions must
Freeze Frame
Over the last 50 years or so, frame machines have evolved from basic garage-built machines to high-tech modern marvels.
Database Enhancement Gateway Seeks New Administrator
The Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) is seeking candidates interested in providing administrative services for the organization. The position opened when current administrator Aaron Schulenburg accepted a position as executive director of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS). The DEG is a joint initiative developed by the three largest national collision repair trade associations, the
Interviewing ABCs
Good interviewing takes time and preparation. Here are some steps you can take to ensure you hire the right person the first time.
CRA Opposes Labor Rate Survey Data Collection By Third-Party Vendors
Representatives of the Collision Repair Association of California (CRA) and the California Autobody Association (CAA) as well as insurance companies declared at a meeting today with the California Department of Insurance that labor rate survey data should not be handled by third-party vendors. CRA lobbyist Richard Steffen said the CRA board is firmly opposed to
SCRS Accepting Executive Director Applicants
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) is seeking applicants for its executive director position. The current executive director, Dan Risley, is resigning effective Aug. 25. In an effort to expedite the process of finding a replacement, SCRS has formed an executive director search committee that is now accepting resumes for the position. Candidates should