Mid Island Collision Suit Against Allstate Goes to Federal Court
A District Court judge has thrown out Allstate’s request for a summary judgment on claims of tortious interference and violation of unfair business practices law by Mid Island Collision of Rockville Centre, New York, allowing the case to move forward in Federal Court. In 2007, Mid Island brought Allstate to court, alleging that the insurer
State Farm, Allstate Moving Forward with Toyota Subrogation Process
State Farm and Allstate – the largest and second-largest auto insurers in the U.S., respectively – confirmed this week that they have begun the subrogation process with claims for Toyota vehicles subject to the automaker’s recall of 7.7 million vehicles for gas pedal issues, National Underwriter reported. Mike Siemienas of Allstate told National Underwriter that
Allstate Spent $650,000 Lobbying Federal Government in Fourth Quarter 2009
The Associated Press reported that Allstate spent $650,000 to lobby the federal government in the fourth quarter of 2009. Issues targeted by Allstate include consumer protection and health care. The total is down from the third quarter, when Allstate spent $770,000 on lobbying, but up from the $630,000 it spent in the fourth quarter of
Allstate Lawsuit Claims Shops Over-Charged for Towing, Performed Unauthorized Disassemblies
Three family members operating Houston automobile towing, storage and repair companies lead a list of seven defendants accused by Allstate Insurance Company of over-charging for towing services and disassembling vehicles without vehicle owners’ knowledge. The charges are laid out in a lawsuit filed Dec. 16 by Allstate in Harris County, Texas, alleging fraud and false
Rhode Island Shop Fined for Over-Billing Allstate
A Rhode Island body shop was fined $2,500 by the Department of Business Regulation (DBR) for billing Allstate Insurance Co. $4,773 for repairs when the insurer found that the actual repair work performed totaled $2,466, according to a DBR decision filed recently. The DBR told the Providence Journal that the shop is appealing the decision.
Allstate Fined for Interfering with Repair Process in Rhode Island
Allstate Insurance Company recently was found guilty of interfering with a claimant’s choice of repair shop by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR) and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine. In a complaint filed by Providence Auto Body on behalf of a claimant who was in an accident with an Allstate-insured driver, the
Allstate PRO Network Getting New Identity
Allstate announced this week that it will change the name of its Priority Repair Option (PRO) direct repair program to the “Allstate Good Hands Repair Network.” The insurer believes the change will allow Allstate to leverage its “Good Hands” brand, creating "instant recognition and assurance" for customers, Allstate spokesperson Krissy Posey says. “At Allstate, we
Allstate to Re-enter Massachusetts Auto Insurance Market
Allstate Insurance Company filed with the Massachusetts Division of Insurance on Monday to re-enter the Massachusetts auto insurance market a little more than a year after managed competition for insurers was established in the state. Allstate has targeted Nov. 2, 2009 as its “open-for-business” date. “The Division of Insurance has strong consumer protections in place
Allstate to Former CEO: Hand Over the Keys, Please
Former Allstate Chairman and CEO Edward M. Liddy put his retirement on hold in late 2008 to help oversee the restructuring of AIG. Now that he’s working for the competition, Allstate wants Liddy’s retirement perks returned to good hands. Allstate’s board recently decided that Liddy is no longer allowed to use the company’s 1953 Allstate
Allstate Names New Auto Director for Claim Organization
Allstate recently announced that Randy Hanson has been named auto director of Allstate’s claim organization. Hanson previously served as a senior manager within claims and brings 30 years of experience to his new role. Hanson has held various leadership roles within Allstate, including property claim manager, staff claim analyst and senior manager of the Priority