Auto Body Association of Connecticut Elects Officers
The Auto Body Association of Connecticut (ABAC) today announced the election of its slate of new officers for 2008-2009. Bob Skrip, owner of Skrip’s Auto Body in Prospect, was elected president. Mike Walsh of T & J Auto Body in East Hartford was elected vice-president, and Tony Ferraiolo of A & R Body Specialty
Anti-Steering Video Public Service Announcement Now Available to SCRS Affiliate Associations
A broadcast quality video public service announcement (PSA) informing consumers of the illegality of insurance company steering is being made available by the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) to its affiliate associations. The 30-second spots were developed by Ozone Advertising, Design and Strategy, a San Francisco Bay Area firm. Developed to be aired
Who’s the Wolf?
I’m sure many of you saw the article on our Web site in “Breaking News” about the American Insurance Association calling auto repair anti-steering legislation a “wolf in sheep’s clothing.” And I’m pretty sure it irked you as much as it did me. The article basically said that this legislation could cost consumers millions of
Legislative Lowdown
Connecticut – A Connecticut bill that would require disclosure to consumers that they have the right to choose the repair facility to complete repairs to their motor vehicles was recently approved by the state’s Senate. House Bill 5152 will now go to Gov. M. Jodi Rell for final approval. If passed, the bill would require
Legislative Lowdown
Federal – Reps. David Scott (D-Ga.) and Geoff Davis (R-Ky.) have introduced H.R. 5611, the National Association of Registered Agents & Brokers Reform Act (NARAB II). The bill aims to modernize the current system of insurance agent licensing as it applies to those who are registered in multiple states. If passed, H.R. 5611 will establish
Maryland Repair Bill Adds Consumer Disclosure Requirements
Starting on Oct. 1, 2008, Maryland repair shops will be required to add a new consumer disclosure to invoices if customers request it. Maryland House Bill 1057 was signed into law by the governor in May and added the new requirement to Commercial Law 14-1002. The bill mandates that before beginning any repair work on
Maryland Repair Bill Adds Consumer Disclosure Requirements
Starting on Oct. 1, 2008, Maryland repair shops will be required to add a new consumer disclosure to invoices if customers request it. Maryland House Bill 1057 was signed into law by the governor in May and added the new requirement to Commercial Law 14-1002. The bill mandates that before beginning any repair work on
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ASA Talks With Allstate About New Technology
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) recently met with Randy Hanson, a claim service manager for Allstate who’s overseeing its direct-repair program, to learn about Allstate’s new technology efforts and vendor credentialing program. Allstate recently announced that it’s moving forward with an “open platform” concept for repair facilities in its Priority Repair Option (PRO) program. The
California Aftermarket Parts Bill Defeated
California Senate Bill 1059, which would have made it unlawful for any insurer to require the installation of an aftermarket part for the first three years of the vehicle’s life as well as restrict the ability of insurers to replace a part with a lower priced replacement part during this same three-year period, has been