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Collision Repairers Give High Marks to Regional Auto Insurers

Smaller, lesser-known insurers received the highest marks from collision repairers asked to grade the auto insurers’ claims practices in the 2017 CRASH Network “Insurer Report Card.”

CIECA 2017: Lane-Departure Warning Causing More Collisions

Insurance data shows that lane-departure warning is pushing the frequency of collision claims higher.

Wisconsin Body Shops Might Seek up to $1 Million in Damages from State Farm in DRP Labor-Rate Lawsuit

Pulera Collision, Armando’s Collision Center and Jay-Bee Collision Repair Center filed the lawsuit in June 2016, alleging that State Farm drove them from its Select Service network when the insurer lowered their hourly labor rate from $56 to $50 in 2015.

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Federal Court Sides with Body Shops in Appeal of State Farm Price-Fixing Decision

Eight collision repairers that are suing State Farm for allegedly fixing prices and steering consumers to DRP shops have won their appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, giving new life to their case.

Motorists Believe Distracted Driving Is Dangerous, But Some Think They’re Good at It

According to a Progressive Insurance study, around one-third of drivers are confident in their own ability to text and drive – even though the majority believe that distracted driving is the biggest cause of vehicle accidents and more than 90 percent said it should be illegal.

Mileage, Location Key Factors in Determining Auto Insurance Rates

A study commissioned by insuranceQuotes.com found that your state of residency is a significant factor in setting your auto insurance premiums.

Dallas Couple Plans to Re-File Lawsuit Against State Farm; Attorney Believes Case Is Strong

The Seebachans’ attorney said they plan to re-file the State Farm complaint when the trial for their related lawsuit against John Eagle Collision Center is over.

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Texas Couple Drops ‘Neighbor from Hell’ Lawsuit Against State Farm

Matthew and Marcia Seebachan, the couple suing a Dallas body shop for allegedly botching a roof repair on their vehicle, have dropped a related lawsuit against State Farm.

Insurers Blame Assignment of Benefits Tool for Torrent of Auto Glass Lawsuits in Florida

Lawsuits filed by auto glass companies on behalf of insurance policyholders are on the rise in Florida, and insurers blame the “assignment of benefits” tool for the wave of litigation.

Florida Senator Proposes to Repeal State’s No-Fault Auto Insurance Law

“While well-intentioned anecdotally, Florida’s motor vehicle no-fault law has resulted in widespread fraud, abuse and a complex litigation process,” Florida Sen. Tom Lee said.

Insurance Auto Auctions Expands in Indiana, Kansas, Utah, Minnesota, Virginia, Alabama

The company is adding more than 50 acres of land “in strategic markets where customer demand is rapidly increasing and projected to continue.”

Insurance-Fraud Ringleader Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Staging Wrecks, Filing ‘Paper Collisions’

A judge recently sentenced 30-year-old Michael Young of Sacramento, Calif., to more than 10 years in state prison for leading a fraud scheme that bilked insurers out of an estimated $500,000.