Experts explain car insurance appraisal clause process – and pitfalls to avoid
Three professional appraisers late last year gave collision repairers and customers some considerations on whether a disputed repair bill merited...
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N.J. regulators cite state code when asked about absence of appraisal clause
A Nj consumer’s make an effort to resolve a repair cost dispute with the appraisal clause process last year was...
CRASH Network 'Report Card': Body shops grade auto insurers' claims behavior during pandemic year
CRASH Network said its 2021 insurance industry "Report Card” on auto insurer claims handling revealed “remarkably consistent” results when compared...
USAA increases max discount for telematics insurance amid booming demand
USAA on Tuesday said hello saw a 200 percent increase in using its telematics car insurance option SafePilot last year...
Allstate outlines scanning policy, reimbursement for DRP auto body shops
Allstate last month gave its Good Hands Repair Network collision centers a comprehensive directive on scanning, describing the charges it’ll...
USAA intends to cover COVID-19 vehicle sanitization through at least March 31
USAA has extended its timeframe for reimbursing auto body shops’ COVID-19 vehicle sanitization efforts through the end from the first...
CCRE Treasurer Rick Dotterer remembered as advocate, taught paint and materials invoicing
Pennsylvania and national trade groups this week honored repair shop owner and industry advocate Gerald “Rick” Dotterer, who died suddenly...
Neb. bill requires OEM auto parts for first 3 years of car life, holds insurers to procedures
A new Nebraska bill would prohibit insurers from requiring aftermarket parts on vehicles aged 3 years or less during the...