Insurer Leaves Auto Damage Appraiser Licensing Board Amid Controversy
Karen Mills of Progressive – who was appointed by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick to replace a body shop owner on the state’s Auto Damage Appraiser Licensing Board (ADALB) – stepped down from her position this week amid allegations that her appointment violated state law, the Boston Herald reported. Critics of Mills’ appointment to ADALB, including
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
PCI Opposes Rhode Island Auto Body Repair Legislation
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) is opposing collision repair legislation backed by the Auto Body Association of Rhode Island (ABARI). H.B. 5891 would prohibit both insurers and repairers from authorizing repairs in place of a vehicle’s owner, and H.B. 5892 would add to the state’s unfair claims law by mandating that insurers
PCI Opposes Rhode Island Auto Body Repair Legislation
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) is opposing collision repair legislation backed by the Auto Body Association of Rhode Island (ABARI). H.B. 5891 would prohibit both insurers and repairers from authorizing repairs in place of a vehicle’s owner, and H.B. 5892 would add to the state’s unfair claims law by mandating that insurers
A Bay at the Beach: Rick’s Auto Collision
This thriving oceanside shop prospers in a DRP-free state where shop owner and teacher Rick Starbard is making waves in his industry.
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.
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.
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.
ASE Education Foundation Praises SkillsUSA Winners
Students from ASE-accredited programs were among the winners at the recent SkillsUSA competition held last month in Atlanta, Ga.
