Insurance Auto Auctions Appoints New CFO
With nearly 30 years of finance, accounting, corporate strategy and treasury experience, Vance Johnston brings a diverse combination of high-growth and public company experience to IAA.
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It may seem like everyone through your door just wants an estimate, all day long. In fact, every person has a unique expectation.
I-CAR Names New Regional Managers
I-CAR recently announced the establishment of six regions in the United States that will replace the organization’s current three-zone structure to provide enhanced leadership and support for I-CAR training. The organization has named six people to fill its newly-created Regional Manager roles for the not-for-profit training organization beginning Aug. 1. The new Regional Managers will
Insurer Contributions to Congress Pegged at $35.7 Million Since ’05
Auto, home, business and life insurance companies contributed $35,743,017 to members of Congress during the last two election cycles, according to an analysis released by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Consumer Watchdog. About $5 million went to members of the House subcommittee that recently held a hearing entitled “How Should the Federal Government Oversee Insurance?” (click HERE
House Members Urge Federal Oversight of Insurers
Several members of the House of Representatives urged newly sworn-in Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to increase federal oversight of the insurance industry in a letter last week. The letter’s six authors – Rep. Melissa Bean (D-Ill.), Rep. John Campbell (R-Calif,), Rep. Andre Carson (D-Ind.), Rep. Michael Castel (R-Del.), Rep. Dennis Moore (R-Kan.), Rep. Ed Royce
House Members Urge Federal Oversight of Insurers
Several members of the House of Representatives urged newly sworn-in Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to increase federal oversight of the insurance industry in a letter last week. The letter’s six authors – Rep. Melissa Bean (D-Ill.), Rep. John Campbell (R-Calif,), Rep. Andre Carson (D-Ind.), Rep. Michael Castel (R-Del.), Rep. Dennis Moore (R-Kan.), Rep. Ed Royce
Tow the Line: Making a Profit Is Considered Fraud?
When a Progressive adjuster wanted to see the invoice given to me by the towing company (he didn’t want to pay my markup), I asked: “Would you ask a grocery store clerk for the invoice from his wholesaler to see what the store paid for that can of beans you’re about to purchase?” Did you
Associations: Time to Join or a Waste of Time?
Opinions vary regarding the repair industry’s national associations, but one thing is certain: The industry has a wide range of national associations, each with differing beliefs, views and goals. Our examination of the industry’s national groups may help you decide if one coincides with your own convictions
Rains, Planes and Dames
Name: J&L Auto Body Location: Summerville, S.C. Owners: John and Linda Disher Established: 1981 Square Footage: 10,000 Number of Employees: Nine Repair Volume: 12 cars per week (collision) Average Repair Ticket: $2,000 September 1989: The winds picked up. The heavy rains came. The ocean went crazy. Wreaking havoc on lives and properties, Hurricane Hugo stormed