Fiesta Auto Insurance Bird Man Attacked
In Albuquerque, N.M., a man dressed as “Max” – the mascot for Fiesta Auto Insurance – recently was attacked while trying to drum up business for a local branch.
John Eagle Lawsuit Dominates List of Top 10 Most Viewed Stories of 2017
Looking back at the top collision repair storylines of 2017, it’s clear that the lawsuit against John Eagle Collision Center captivated the industry.
Front-End Job Reveals DRP Shop’s Previous Butchered Repair
In his TV commercials, Dean Massimini, owner of Autotech Collision Service in Washington Township, N.J., cautions consumers to think twice about taking their collision-damaged vehicles to insurers’ preferred shops. Recently, his shop got an insurance job that illustrates his point.
Consumers Warned About Insurance Steering, DRPs in New Video
The advocacy group Texas Watch has published a YouTube video aiming to educate consumers about their rights if they’re involved in a collision.
Pay-Per-Mile Insurance Carrier Metromile Introduces Direct Repair Program, Automated Claims Processing
Pay-per-mile insurance carrier Metromile has launched a direct repair program and an automated system – powered by artificial intelligence – that enables customers to schedule collision repair and car rental and file claims through the insurer’s mobile app.
Auto Insurance Fraud Scam: Brothers Arrested in California
The alleged scam involved more than 20 individuals and 18 staged collisions, netting conspirators $210,000 in fraudulent auto insurance claims, according to the California Department of Insurance.
Property Casualty Insurers Association of America Commends Whitepaper Urging Congress to Pass PARTS Act
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) said it commends the release of a whitepaper asserting that the Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade and Sales (PARTS) Act is necessary to preserve a competitive aftermarket parts marketplace.
Insurer Suing California Property Owners Because Cow Allegedly Caused Car Crash
IDS Property Casualty Insurance is suing several Fresno, Calif., property owners for their alleged negligence in a vehicle-cow collision.
John Eagle Collision Dallas Lawsuit: Can You Afford $42 Million?
Can your shop afford a $42 million award because you let insurers interfere with your repair judgment?
Mitchell’s 2017 Property and Casualty Conference Highlights Technology’s Impact on Claims Process
The conference looked at how technology advancements are changing consumer expectations for the claims process, and how new cutting-edge technology such as artificial intelligence is being used to drive intelligent decision-making into the claims workflow.
Columbus, Ohio, TV News Investigator Looks at Vehicle Scanning
Investigative reporter Mike Jackson explains that scanning is needed “to make sure that all the computers in your vehicle are connected to each other and all of your safety features are working properly.”
Parker Auto Body Featured in Louisiana TV News Piece on Photo Estimating
When it comes to analyzing collision damage and estimating the repair cost, is the quicker option the best option?