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California Assembly Committee Recommends Passing 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 Congresswoman Asks Insurance Commissioner to Oppose Anti-Steering Bill

Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) is asking Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner to oppose A.B. 1200, a bill that states that insurers can provide claimants with truthful, non-deceptive information about DRP shops at any time while discussing a claim. Speier said the bill would undermine the consumer protections that she authored concerning the steering of consumers by

Wisconsin Bill Extends Glass Repair Anti-Steering Measures to Body Shops

The Wisconsin Assembly is considering a bill that would prohibit auto insurers from requiring that claimants have auto body damage repaired at a particular shop. Currently, Wisconsin law prohibits insurers from requiring that auto glass damage be repaired at a particular facility. Under A.B. 121, the insurer also must confirm that the claimant hasn’t selected

Wisconsin Bill Extends Glass Repair Anti-Steering Measures to Body Shops

The Wisconsin Assembly is considering a bill that would prohibit auto insurers from requiring that claimants have auto body damage repaired at a particular shop. Currently, Wisconsin law prohibits insurers from requiring that auto glass damage be repaired at a particular facility. Under A.B. 121, the insurer also must confirm that the claimant hasn’t selected

Missouri Eyes Anti-Steering Legislation

The Missouri House of Representatives is considering a bill that would prevent steering by insurance companies. The bill, H.B. 834, would require that estimates for damage claims written on behalf of an insurer include a written notice that says the following: NOTICE UNDER MISSOURI LAW, THE VEHICLE OWNER AND/OR LESSEE HAS THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE

Missouri Eyes Anti-Steering Legislation

The Missouri House of Representatives is considering a bill that would prevent steering by insurance companies. The bill, H.B. 834, would require that estimates for damage claims written on behalf of an insurer include a written notice that says the following: NOTICE UNDER MISSOURI LAW, THE VEHICLE OWNER AND/OR LESSEE HAS THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE

Anti-Steering Bill Introduced in California Assembly

The California Assembly is considering a bill that would prohibit insurers from suggesting a specific repair shop unless the claimant expressly requests a referral or the claimant has been informed in writing of the right to select a repair shop. A.B. 802 also states that if a claimant accepts the insurer’s recommendation, the insurer must

Anti-Steering Bill Introduced in California Assembly

The California Assembly is considering a bill that would prohibit insurers from suggesting a specific repair shop unless the claimant expressly requests a referral or the claimant has been informed in writing of the right to select a repair shop. A.B. 802 also states that if a claimant accepts the insurer’s recommendation, the insurer must

California Insurance Department Hears Testimony on Proposed Anti-Steering Regulations

The California Autobody Association (CAA) testified at a public hearing Feb. 25 on the California Department of Insurance’s (DOI) proposed additions to the state’s anti-steering regulations (click HERE to read the full text of the proposal). The proposed rules would prevent an insurer from discussing DRPs or an alternative facility if the claimant informs the

California Insurance Department Hears Testimony on Proposed Anti-Steering Regulations

The California Autobody Association (CAA) testified at a public hearing Feb. 25 on the California Department of Insurance’s (DOI) proposed additions to the state’s anti-steering regulations (click HERE to read the full text of the proposal). The proposed rules would prevent an insurer from discussing DRPs or an alternative facility if the claimant informs the