National Independent Appraisal Firm Chooses CCC Estimating Software
Independent appraisal firm ClaimSolution Inc. announced that it has selected CCC Information Services Inc. to provide the Kansas City-based company with its estimating software. ClaimSolution CEO Mark Snow said using CCC estimating software will streamline operations for the company. “Roughly half of the claims we’re handling today come through the CCC Autoverse Service Network, so
Rhode Island Appraisal Bill Moves to Senate
Last week, the Rhode Island House passed H.B. 5892, which would make it an unfair claims practice for an insurer to fail to have an independent vehicle appraisal when damage exceeds $2,000. It would also make it an unfair claims practice for an insurer to fail to perform a supplemental appraisal inspection of a vehicle
Invoking The “Appraisal” Clause
Scenario: A first-party insured with collision coverage brings his damaged car to you for repairs. Your estimate comes to $3,501. The insurer has “appraised” (a.k.a “estimated”) the cost of repair at $2,255. Reinspections and supplementals have been exhausted, and there’s still a sizeable gap between the actual cost of repair and what the insurer is
Classic Collision Licenses Mitchell Cloud Estimating
The multi-site operator’s nearly 300 U.S. facilities can now leverage Mitchell’s technology to support its delivery of proper, safe and efficient collision repairs.
HD Repair Forum Opens Registration to Collision Conference
The HD Repair Forum announced that registration is now open for their annual collision industry conference April 24-25, 2024 in Frisco, Texas.
CIECA Reactivates Vehicle Damage and Imaging/Estimating Committee
The committee will be chaired by CIECA Past Chair Phil Martinez, principal technical consultant at Mitchell International, an Enlyte Company.
Mazda, Mitchell Renew Collision Network Agreement
Under the terms of the contract, Mitchell will continue to serve as program administrator of the Mazda Collision Network in the U.S.
CCC Introduces Next Gen AI-Based Photo Analysis Capabilities
New solutions extend CCC’s advanced AI to claims handlers and deliver actionable intelligence for early decision-making.
Mitchell Wins Award for Cloud Computing
Mitchell won the 2023 Stratus Award, which recognizes their patented technology designed to optimize a key step in the auto insurance claims process.
Mitchell Automates Scan and Calibration Detection
A new feature in Mitchell Cloud Estimating automatically detects a completed scan or calibration so users can quickly add it as a line on the collision damage appraisal.