Collision Repairers Gather at Mitchell’s 2009 Industry Week Conference
Mitchell International, Inc., announced the conclusion of its Industry Week Conference, held Aug. 3-7 at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego. Collision repairers, insurers and industry partners attended the event to learn new tools and techniques, strategies and best practices. Guest speakers inside and outside of the industry helped collision repairers learn about
AASP-MN Opposes Federal Insurance Regulation
In response to federal legislative proposals that would establish a lead federal role in the regulation of insurance companies, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) Collision Advisory Committee announced it has adopted a position statement opposing federal regulation of the insurance industry. (Click HERE to read more about the pending legislation). AASP-MN
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Should Labor Rate Surveys Be Abolished?
YES By Lee Amaradio Jr. A labor rate survey’s intended purpose is to establish a starting point so labor rate negotiations can begin. It’s intended to create a floor to build upon, not create labor rate caps. Today, it’s not serving any purpose other than keeping costs down for insurance companies. The major problem with
Eliminate Yourself and Add $50,000 to the Bottom Line
I have a solution to increasing insurance pressure, increasing costs and dwindling profits: Eliminate yourself.
ASA Collision Division Asks for Industry Help in Feather, Edge and Fill Study
The Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) Collision Division Operations Committee continues to study time requirements for properly handling repairs, including its time study of feather, edge and fill, which ASA says is often improperly compensated due to overlooked steps. ASA is asking members to participate in its study by gathering data. “The issue of proper compensation
Consumer Group Says A.B. 1200 Would Allow ‘Hard Sell’ of DRPs
Non-partisan consumer advocacy group Consumer Watchdog says it’s asking California Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi (D-Hayward) to amend A.B. 1200, which would amend the state insurance code’s anti-steering statute to allow insurers to discuss policy "benefits" any time during the claims process, wording many believe will allow for steering. The bill has been passed by the Assembly
Sterling Autobody to Use ALLDATA in All Locations
Sterling Autobody Centers Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement with ALLDATA that will place ALLDATA collision and mechanical repair data in each of its 60-plus locations. “We’re excited to bring ALLDATA’s comprehensive repair data into the Sterling network," said Nick Notte, Sterling’s president. “ALLDATA information, along with that of I-CAR, Tech-COR and
California Repairers Unhappy with Amended Anti-Steering Bill
California A.B. 1200, a widely debated bill that would alter the state’s anti-steering code, was amended ahead of a public hearing for the bill slated for July 1. As amended, the bill would authorize insurers, during the claims process, to provide claimants with specific “truthful and nondeceptive information regarding services and benefits available” to them.
California Associations Unhappy with Amended Anti-Steering Bill
California A.B. 1200, a widely debated bill that would alter the state’s anti-steering code, was amended ahead of a public hearing for the bill slated for July 1. As amended, the bill would authorize insurers, during the claims process, to provide claimants with specific “truthful and nondeceptive information regarding services and benefits available” to them.
LEAN & MEANER: Think Throughput
Developing a throughput mind is essential to successfully becoming lean, increasing the speed of your process and widening the gap between costs
and sales.