Connecticut’s Anti-Steering Law Now in Effect
A new law that requires disclosing to consumers that they have the right to choose the repair facility to complete repairs to their motor vehicles is now in effect in Connecticut. The law, passed in June 2008, took effect Jan. 1, 2009 and requires insurance companies to include the following notice on all issued insurance
Connecticut Anti-Steering Law Now in Effect
A new law that requires disclosure to consumers that they have the right to choose the repair facility to complete repairs to their motor vehicles is now in effect in Connecticut. The law, passed in June 2008 and effective Jan. 1, requires insurance companies to include the following notice on all issued insurance cards: “You
California Department of Insurance Proposes Rules to Strengthen Anti-Steering Law
The California Department of Insurance (DOI) has released its proposed changes to the state’s anti-steering statute. The proposed rules would prevent an insurer from discussing DRPs or an alternative facility if the claimant informs the insurer that he or she has selected a specific repair facility. The rules would also prevent an insurer from raising
California Department of Insurance Proposes Rules to Strengthen Anti-Steering Law
The California Department of Insurance (DOI) has released its proposed changes to the state’s anti-steering statute. The proposed rules would prevent an insurer from discussing DRPs or an alternative facility if the claimant informs the insurer that he or she has selected a specific repair facility. The rules would also prevent an insurer from raising
Shop Owner Takes Anti-Steering Message on the Road
Nathan Simmons, co-owner of C and C Collision in Pasadena, Calif., may not have the advertising budget of a big insurance company, but his message has a captive audience every time he goes for a drive. Simmons recently customized his white pick-up truck with the attention-grabbing question, “Got steered?” in large letters on the truck’s
CAA Applauds Anti-Steering Bill Veto
The California Autobody Association (CAA) recently applauded Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s veto of S.B. 1167 (Sen. Pat Wiggins, D-Santa Rosa), an anti-steering bill, because it would have delayed the Department of Insurance from taking any action against steering. The bill, which the Collision Repair Association of California (CRA) originally co-sponsored until it was revised, would have
California Anti-Steering Bill Vetoed
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed S.B. 1167, an anti-steering bill that would have required insurers to ask policyholders if they have chosen a repair shop prior to suggesting one. Schwarzenegger said he did not sign it due to a delay in passing the state’s 2008-2009 budget and the fact that the bill is not of
California Anti-Steering Bill Vetoed
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed S.B. 1167, an anti-steering bill that would have required insurers to ask policyholders if they’ve chosen a repair shop prior to suggesting one. Schwarzenegger said due to a delay in passing the state’s 2008-2009 budget and the fact that the bill is not of “the highest priority” to the state,
California Senate Approves Anti-Steering Bill
The California Senate approved S.B. 1167 (Sen. Pat Wiggins, D-Santa Rosa), an anti-steering bill. The bill now needs to be approved by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Collision Repair Association of California (CRA) originally sponsored the bill until it became obvious that the measure didn’t have enough votes to be passed by the Senate Banking, Finance
California Senate Approves Anti-Steering Bill
The California Senate approved S.B. 1167 (Sen. Pat Wiggins, D-Santa Rosa), an anti-steering bill. The bill now needs to be approved by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Collision Repair Association of California (CRA) originally sponsored the bill until it became obvious that the measure didn’t have enough votes to be passed by the Senate Banking, Finance