Salvation Army Kettles Salvaged by Minnesota Body Shops
Christmas is coming early for the Twin Cities Salvation Army. This month, six Minneapolis-St. Paul-area MAACO Collision Repair & Auto Painting centers are coating 1,200 faded Salvation Army kettles in fresh red paint in anticipation of the charity’s busy, bell-ringing holiday collection season. Each of the centers has agreed to handle 200 kettles a piece,
Minnesota Supreme Court Hears Assignment of Benefits Arguments
In a case similar to body shops taking “assignment of proceeds” action against insurers, the Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments this week from both glass repair shops and insurers regarding the court of appeals’ 2008 ruling that a “non-assignment” clause in an insurance policy protects insurers from having to deal directly with auto glass shops.
Minnesota Bill Prohibiting Estimating Database Manipulation Signed by Governor
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty signed into law legislation proposed by the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Minnesota (AASP-MN) on May 8. Senate File 3508/House File 3822 prohibits insurers from unilaterally and arbitrarily disregarding a repair operation or cost identified by an estimating system. The legislation will become effective on August 1, 2008. Minnesota Statutes
Minnesota Shop Promotes Extreme Car Makeover Contest
Body shops are continually looking for ways to give back to their communities, and a good example of that is Fairway Collision and Automotive’s idea to hold an "Extreme Car Makeover Contest." The shop, located in Vadnais Heights, Minn., is going to "pimp" the ride of one deserving applicant aged 18 years or older whose
Minnesota Bill Prohibiting Estimating Database Manipulation Signed by Governor
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty signed into law legislation proposed by the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Minnesota (AASP-MN) on May 8. Senate File 3508/House File 3822 prohibits insurers from unilaterally and arbitrarily disregarding a repair operation or cost identified by an estimating system. The legislation will become effective on August 1, 2008. Minnesota Statutes
Minnesota Passes Estimating Systems Bill
The Minnesota House recently passed a bill that will require insurance companies to use the agreed upon estimating systems in their entirety when calculating collision damage. Senate File 3508 adds to a laundry list of prohibited insurer actions the following language: "unilaterally and arbitrarily disregard a repair operation or cost identified by an estimating system,
Minnesota Passes Estimating Systems Bill
The Minnesota House recently passed a bill that will require insurance companies to use the agreed upon estimating systems in their entirety when calculating collision damage. Senate File 3508 adds to a laundry list of prohibited insurer actions the following language: "unilaterally and arbitrarily disregard a repair operation or cost identified by an estimating system,
Minnesota House Committee Approves Estimating System Legislation
The Minnesota House Commerce and Labor Committee approved legislation in March that would require an insurer to use an estimating system in its entirety when appraising a damaged vehicle. The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee considered a companion to House File 3822, Senate File 3508, in March as well, but the committee took no
A Legacy of Female Leaders at Jerry’s Abra
Jerry’s Abra has provided a vibrant culture and environment for several women to enter and grow in the field for many years.
WIN Announces Speakers, Programs for 2024 Conference
The conference, which this year is themed “Dream Out Loud,” will celebrate women in the collision repair industry.
