New Smartphone-Based Driving Risk Score Detects Drivers Who Are 13 Times More Likely to Crash
Milliman Inc., a Seattle-based consulting and actuarial firm, announced that it has created a driving “risk score,” with the help of tech startup Zendrive.
Keep This Job
This article from 2005 explains how insurers were illegally trying to control the cost of repairs by steering consumers to particular shops, while at the same time, trying to distance themselves from any liability associated with negligent repairs.
Wichita Body Shop Repairs Car the Insurer’s Way – Just to Prove a Point – and Shows Final Results in Viral Video
When an insurer insisted that shop owner Clay Hoberecht use all aftermarket parts to repair a 2016 Ford Fusion, he did just that – and showed the end results in a viral video.
Bakersfield, Calif., Couple Arrested on Felony Auto Fraud Charges
Parneet Kaur and her husband, Sarabjit Singh, surrendered to authorities and were charged with multiple felony counts for allegedly conspiring to defraud their insurance company into paying for a collision that was not covered under their policy.
Building the Perfect Body Shop Owner
What traits and skills does the perfect body shop owner have? We set out to find out and build that person block by block.
Publisher’s Perspective: ‘Does Not Bother Me None’ – Until It Affects Me, That Is!
Drivers might not have the time or inclination to worry about who owns their vehicle data – until they get a letter from their insurance carrier.
Mitchell Launches Guidewire Marketplace Accelerators to Meet Growing Consumer Demand for Mobile Transactions
The Mitchell Consumer Self-Service Accelerators make it easier for an insurance company using Guidewire ClaimCenter and Guidewire Claim Portal to meet increasing consumer needs for mobile transactions, Mitchell said in a news release.
Every Body Shop Should Post John Eagle Verdict for Insurance Adjusters to See, Attorney Says
Attorney Todd Tracy, who represented Matthew and Marcia Seebachan in their negligence lawsuit against John Eagle Collision Center, has a message for body shops in the wake of the Seebachans’ court victory.
Connecticut Man Gets Four Years in Prison for Staging Car Accidents
Many of the planned crashes were single-vehicle accidents on remote roads where there were no witnesses other than the occupants of the crashed vehicle, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Seebachans Revive State Farm ‘Neighbor from Hell’ Lawsuit, Aim to Get Insurers ‘Out of Repair Business’
The law firm representing Matthew and Marcia Seebachan has re-filed the couple’s lawsuit against State Farm for the insurer’s alleged role in a negligent repair.
‘Who Pays for What?’ Survey Finds Insurers Will Pay for Cooling-System Test and Purge
Mike Anderson’s “Who Pays for What?” survey finds that many body shops aren’t charging to pressure-test and purge cooling systems, even though insurers are willing to pay for it.
CARSTAR Chicagoland Hosts Continuing Education Program on Ethics for Insurance Professionals
The CARSTAR Chicagoland Business Group recently held the third session in its four-part continuing education program on ethics for Chicago-area insurance professionals.
