How to Build Your DRP Business
There are a lot of considerations to take into account when pursuing DRP work, but if you have the right processes, people and reporting, you can make it a very successful part of your business.
Louisiana Bill Would Prohibit Photo Estimates
New legislation has been introduced in Louisiana that would require physical appraisals and that insurers disclose to their customers that they don’t have to submit photos in order to obtain an appraisal.
CIECA Recognizes Member Contributions
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) has announced its Electronic Commerce of the Year and Outstanding Achievement Awards during the second Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards Breakfast on Oct. 31.
Mitchell Industry Trends Report: Photo-Based Estimating Seeing Exponential Growth
Mitchell data shows a tenfold increase in insurer-administrated photo-based estimating from 2016 to 2017, with a corresponding drop in staff field inspections.
Mitchell Industry Trends Report: 10 Estimating Tips
In Mitchell’s latest 2018 Q3 Industry Trends report, an article titled “10 Tips Every Estimator Should Be Following” discusses the importance of creating a blueprint for collision repairs in making safe repairs.
Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association Releases Agenda for 2018 Symposium
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) has released the agenda for its 10th Annual Symposium.
AirPro Diagnostics Launches Mobile FieldPro Device
The FieldPro is a pocket-sized scan tool that serves as a wireless link between a damaged vehicle and the insurance field appraiser and, after connecting to the vehicle, quickly downloads a list of modules along with any and all corresponding DTC codes.
Measuring Vehicles: Raising the Bar
Electronics with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) have made it even more important to measure for damage, even in minor repairs.
Federal Court Denies Most of Progressive’s Motion to Dismiss Professionals Auto Body Lawsuit
Judge Kim Gibson of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania denied Progressive’s motion to dismiss the case for three of the lawsuit’s four claims, which means Professionals Auto Body can pursue its case against Progressive for alleged breach of contract, bad faith and unjust enrichment.
Collision Industry Conference: Photo-Based Estimating Is a ‘Deficiency’
When Allstate last year downsized more than 500 claims adjusters, the insurer said shifting to its QuickFoto Claim tool would make the estimating process more efficient. But at least one repairer doesn’t see it that way.
