Massachusetts Senate Considering Anti-Steering Bill
The Massachusetts Auto Body Association is encouraging repairers to support anti-steering legislation that now sits before the state’s senate. The Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed the legislation, House Bill 5056, July 31 and sent it to the state Senate. Once passed by the Senate, the bill would need to be signed by Gov. Deval
Massachusetts Senate Considering Anti-Steering Bill
The Massachusetts Auto Body Association is encouraging repairers to support anti-steering legislation that now sits before the state’s senate. The Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed the legislation, House Bill 5056, July 31 and sent it to the state Senate. Once passed by the Senate, the bill would need to be signed by Gov. Deval
Connecticut Governor Signs Anti-Steering Bill
Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell has signed a bill that will require disclosure to consumers that they have the right to choose the repair facility to complete repairs to their motor vehicles in the state. House Bill 5152 (now Public Act No. 08-146), which will go into effect January 1, 2009, will require insurance companies
Connecticut Governor Signs Anti-Steering Bill
Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell has signed a bill that will require disclosure to consumers that they have the right to choose the repair facility to complete repairs to their motor vehicles in the state. House Bill 5152 (now Public Act No. 08-146), which will go into effect January 1, 2009, will require insurance companies
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
Missouri Anti-Steering Bill Stalls But Will Be Revived in ’09
While the Missouri Senate Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Relations Committee passed Senate Bill 775 sponsored by Sen. Wes Shoemyer, the anti-steering bill isn’t likely to move any further since the legislative session ends on May 16. The bill requires insurance carriers to inform auto insurance policyholders on first contact that they can choose any
Missouri Anti-Steering Bill Stalls But Will Be Revived in ’09
While the Missouri Senate Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Relations Committee passed Senate Bill 775 sponsored by Sen. Wes Shoemyer, the anti-steering bill isn’t likely to move any further since the legislative session ends on May 16. The bill requires insurance carriers to inform auto insurance policyholders on first contact that they can choose any
Anti-Steering Tactics Offered at IGA Conference
"’Maybe consumers don’t care where they go – they just want their cars fixed.’ Does anyone remember who said this?’ asked Corey Hemperley of Windshield Doctor in Pocatello, Idaho, at the “Steering—What You Can Do” session at the recent Independent Glass Association (IGA) Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Hemperley was quoting Sen. Don Benton, who
AIA Calls Latest Anti-Steering Legislation “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing”
In its most recent issue of Advocate, the American Insurance Association (AIA) calls the latest anti-steering legislation a "wolf in sheep’s clothing" and says it could cost consumers millions of dollars in higher repair costs. "While proponents of new legislation market it as being pro-consumer," the article states, "the reality is that the legislation reduces
AIA Calls Latest Anti-Steering Legislation ‘Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’
In its most recent issue of Advocate, the American Insurance Association (AIA) calls the latest anti-steering legislation a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” and says it could cost consumers millions of dollars in higher repair costs. “While proponents of new legislation market it as being pro-consumer," the article states, “the reality is that the legislation reduces