Challenging Insurers’ Labor Rate Surveys
When an insurance adjuster states, “We only pay $XX per hour based on your area,” are they legally required to produce their market survey to support such a claim to their supposed fact?
GCIA Launches 2012 Labor Rate Survey
Georgia collision repair shops are encouraged to participate in the 6th Annual Georgia Collision Industry Association Labor Rate Survey.
WMABA Initiates Labor Rate Survey for Virginia, Maryland and D.C.
CSi Complete is conducting an independent labor rate survey on behalf of the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA).
Insurers Say Aftermarket Parts, Labor Rates, Steering Are Top Issues in 2012
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) says the major auto body repair and glass issues for 2012 will involve aftermarket parts, labor rates, steering and estimating systems.
Nebraska Group Reports Statewide Labor Rate Survey Results
The statewide average body labor rate was $51.33, while the average refinish rate was $51.02.
Mass. Body Shops Hope to Pass Labor Rate Bill in 2012
The bill, which would establish an 11-member advisory committee on auto body labor rates, is expected to be considered this month by the legislature’s Joint Committee on Financial Services.
Iowa Insurance Division Responds to Repairers’ Request for Review of Labor Rates
Iowa Insurance Division (IID) concludes that there has been no violation of the law by insurers.
Nebraska Association Conducting Labor Rate Survey
The Nebraska Auto Body Association (NABA) has commissioned ACSS to validate fair and reasonable labor rates for Nebraska collision repair shops. The deadline to complete the survey is Sept. 10, and a summary of the results will be published in the association’s Surgeons of Steel newsletter. NABA members will receive a complete summary of the
Iowa Collision Repairer Gets Meeting with Governor to Discuss Labor Rates, Steering
To some in the Iowa Insurance Division and the Iowa state legislature, Tom O’Mara’s name is a familiar one. He has educated them over the years on several issues in the collision repair industry, including labor rates, steering, and paint and materials capping. O’Mara’s mission will continue when he meets with Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad
The Sad Truth About Collision Repair Labor Rates
Collision labor rates are pathetically low because of a variety of factors, including repairers themselves. But there are possible solutions that, if implemented, could result in more equitable compensation.
