Class-Action Suit Against New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Moves Forward
The suit. filed by two N.J. body shops, alleges that NJM committed a number of offenses, including violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, the Consumer Fraud Act (CFA) and the New Jersey Antitrust Act (NJAA).
Certified Collision Care Program Recognized by Saskatchewan Government Insurance
Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has officially recognized Certified Collision Care as an approved third-party OEM certification program as part of SGI’s provincial accreditation program and their Safe and Quality Auto Repair Project.
CIECA to Hold Webinar on Impact of New Automotive Technologies on Insurance
CIECA has announced its next CIECAst webinar, “This Changes Everything: The Impact of New Technologies on the Auto Physical Damage & Claims Ecosystem – What Repairers and Other Collision Industry Stakeholders Need to Know.”
Toyota Offers Opt-in, Usage-Based Auto Insurance
Toyota Insurance Management Solutions (TIMS) has launched a usage-based insurance program for owners of their cars.
California Insurance Commissioner to Return Donations from Insurance Industry
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has apologized to the state after breaking his campaign pledge to refuse contributions from the insurance industry.
Tesla Offers Auto Insurance in California
Tesla has launched an insurance service designed to give drivers in California – its biggest market – lower rates because of safety features on its electric vehicles, according to an article by Reuters.
California DOI Prevails in Longstanding Court Battle Against Mercury Insurance
According to a Property Casualty 360 article, the California Supreme Court let stand a $27.6 million fine from the Department of Insurance against Mercury Insurance for charging consumers unapproved and unfairly discriminatory rates.
Legislation Threatens to Abolish Federal Insurance Office
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that bills to abolish the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) have been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
Porsche Financial Services Introduces Porsche Auto Insurance
Porsche has announced it will now be offering mileage-based auto insurance to Porsche drivers that delivers tailored insurance rates without compromising privacy.
Grand Jury Indicts Georgia Insurance Commissioner
Jim Beck, who was elected to statewide office in November, was indicted on 38 alleged counts of wire fraud, mail fraud and money laundering.
