Anti-Steering Bill Introduced in Mississippi House
The Mississippi House is considering a bill, H.B. 390, that would prohibit insurers from requiring claimants to use specific shops for repairs. The bill, introduced last week, would make it illegal for insurers or adjusters to: • Accept or solicit gifts or referral fees in exchange for referring insureds to a particular automotive repair facility
Anti-Steering Bill Introduced in Kentucky for 2010
A bill pre-filled for the 2010 Kentucky legislative session would define "deceptive referral," also known as steering, and prohibit insurers from requiring claimants to have their vehicles repaired at specific shops. The bill also addresses labor rate issues. Specifically, the bill, filed by Sen. Gary Tapp, would: • Define “claimant,” “deceptive referral,” “request or require”
Insurer-Supported California Anti-Steering Bill Passes Senate
California A.B. 1200, which would amend state anti-steering code and loosen restrictions on information insurers can provide during the claims process, passed the Senate by a 21-17 vote on Sept. 4 after it was granted reconsideration in late August. The deadline to pass the bill before the end of California’s legislative session, however, is quickly
Controversial California Anti-Steering Bill Loses Steam
California A.B. 1200 – a bill amending the state’s anti-steering law to allow insurers to discuss policy benefits, including DRPs, at any time during the claims process – hit a bump in the road when it failed to get Senate approval during its third and final reading Monday. But the bill, which California repairers oppose,
CAA Mobilizing Members Against Bill Targeting California’s Anti-Steering Code
The California Autobody Association (CAA) is asking its members to send letters to members of the state’s Senate and Assembly in opposition of AB 1200. This bill, which was introduced in the Assembly and recently revised by the Senate, could be heard on the Senate and Assembly floors within the next few weeks, the association
California Repairers Unhappy with Amended Anti-Steering Bill
California A.B. 1200, a widely debated bill that would alter the state’s anti-steering code, was amended ahead of a public hearing for the bill slated for July 1. As amended, the bill would authorize insurers, during the claims process, to provide claimants with specific “truthful and nondeceptive information regarding services and benefits available” to them.
California Associations Unhappy with Amended Anti-Steering Bill
California A.B. 1200, a widely debated bill that would alter the state’s anti-steering code, was amended ahead of a public hearing for the bill slated for July 1. As amended, the bill would authorize insurers, during the claims process, to provide claimants with specific “truthful and nondeceptive information regarding services and benefits available” to them.
California Anti-Steering Bill Moves to Senate
California A.B. 1200, which would allow insurers to discuss benefits offered by their companies any time during the claims process, was passed by the State Assembly Monday. The bill, which was amended from its original version (click HERE for more information), would add the following to the California Insurance Code anti-steering statute: Nothing in this
California Assembly Insurance Committee Backs Amended Anti-Steering Bill
The California Assembly’s Insurance Committee has unanimously recommended the passage of A.B. 1200, a bill that would allow insurers to discuss benefits offered by their companies during any part of the claims process. Originally, the bill would have added the following to the California Insurance Code’s anti-steering statute: Nothing in this section prohibits an insurer
California Assembly Insurance Committee Backs Amended Anti-Steering Bill
The California Assembly’s Insurance Committee has unanimously recommended the passage of A.B. 1200, a bill that would allow insurers to discuss benefits offered by their companies during any part of the claims process. Originally, the bill would have added the following to the California Insurance Code’s anti-steering statute: Nothing in this section prohibits an insurer