Omaha Auto Body Shops Busy After Storm Drops Baseball-Size Hail
Auto body shops and insurers in Omaha, Neb., have been flooded with claims and repairs after a June 29 storm dropped baseball-size hail on the region.
‘Who Pays for What?’ Survey: More Shops Getting Paid for Not-Included Body Labor Operations
More shops now are being paid “always” or “most of the time” for nearly two dozen not-included body labor operations compared to a year earlier, according to the latest findings from the “Who Pays for What?” quarterly survey.
Dennis Rodman’s Ex-Wife Facing Insurance Fraud Charges Stemming from 2015 Collision
The ex-wife of retired NBA forward Dennis Rodman is facing up to seven years in a California prison for her alleged involvement in an insurance fraud scheme.
Michigan: Increase for Auto Accident Catastrophic Coverage Kicks in July 1
The increase, from $160 per vehicle to $170 per vehicle, is part of Michigan’s one-of-a-kind mandate that requires drivers to purchase unlimited, lifetime medical benefits with their auto insurance.
Artificial Intelligence System Can Assess Collision Damage in Six Seconds: Alibaba
In the battle of man versus machine, the machine won. And it wasn’t even close.
Video Explains Why Consumers Shouldn’t Let Insurers Dictate Where Car Is Repaired
In a new video, Kevin Moreland, co-owner of Sugar Hill Auto Collision in Sugar Hill, Ga., offers a real-world example of why consumers should think twice about letting insurers dictate where they take their collision-damaged vehicles.
Auto Insurers Could Take $137 Billion Hit from Self-Driving Cars: KPMG
Autonomous vehicles will shift driving risk to the OEMs, significantly reducing the need for personal auto insurance.
Body Shop’s YouTube Ad: ‘Insurance Companies Are Bad, Really Bad’
Ron Perretta, owner of Professionals Auto Body in central Pennsylvania, urges consumers to avoid DRP shops in a YouTube spot titled, “Dishonest Insurance Companies.”
Travelers Would Feel Safer on Rocket Ship than Driverless Vehicle, Study Finds
Safety concerns over autonomous technology and flying vehicles overshadow excitement for innovative possibilities.
As Drivers Get Higher, So Does Frequency of Collision Claims: Legalized Marijuana Study
Legalizing recreational marijuana use in Colorado, Oregon and Washington has resulted in collision claim frequencies that are about 3 percent higher overall than would have been expected without legalization, according to the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI).
And the Cheapest Vehicle to Insure Is … the Honda Odyssey LX
The minivan has been in the top 20 list every year that Insure.com has published the rankings, according to the website.
Rate Hikes Putting Strain on Customer Satisfaction for U.S. Auto Insurers
According to the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Auto Insurance Study, price satisfaction has declined this year, even as other areas of the overall customer experience have improved.