Year-to-date and rolling 12-month traffic through February, however, are up over last year. Traffic … [Read More...]
Research
Collision Repair Industry Production Down in February Compared to Last Year
While production was down year-over-year, it was up slightly month-over-month. An analysis of the … [Read More...]
Features
Washington State Legislature Passes Appraisal Clause Bill
Bill requires auto insurance policies to have appraisal provision to resolve disputes. Washington State Senate Bill 5721 (SB 5721), which passed its final legislative hurdle on April 22, requires all automobile insurance policies that include first-party … [Read More...]
California Senate Bill Would Overhaul Insurance Data Practices
Legislation adds compliance requirements and liability for third-parties in the insurance supply chain. California’s insurance privacy laws would receive a major overhaul under California Senate Bill 354 (SB 354), the Insurance Consumer Privacy Protection … [Read More...]
Alliance for Automotive Innovation Appeals Federal Judge’s Dismissal of Massachusetts Right to Repair Lawsuit
Vehicle manufacturer association files notice of appeal, sending case to the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals. The battle over Massachusetts' controversial Right to Repair law has entered its next phase as the Alliance for Automotive Innovation has … [Read More...]
Rhode Island House Bill Proposes Changes to Total Loss Threshold, Documented Procedure Compensation
Legislation seeks to raise threshold before a vehicle is declared a total loss and extends definition on documented procedures sources. Rhode Island legislators have introduced a bill that would raise the state's total loss threshold and clarify insurers' … [Read More...]
Florida Bill Would Require Daily Law Enforcement Reporting from Collision Repair Shops
Legislation mandates crash reports for $5,000+ repairs. Florida association rallies opposition before hearing today. Florida's collision repair industry is facing a potentially significant new regulatory requirement under the proposed "Lilly Glaubach Act" (SB … [Read More...]