Proposed mandatory appraisal provisions part of growing national trend. New Jersey has joined a growing national movement to strengthen policyholder rights in auto insurance disputes with the introduction of Senate Bill 4534 (SB 4534), which would require all automobile insurers operating in the state to include appraisal provisions in their policies when disputes occur over […]
AASP/NJ’s Educational Series Focuses on Right to Appraisal and Customer Service
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) hosted a membership meeting May 14 featuring attorney Thomas J. Cherichello of the Thomas J. Cherichello Law Firm to help shops gain an understanding about Right to Appraisal (RTA) and policyholder rights. Cherichello was joined by AASP/NJ President Ken Miller, AASP/NJ Executive Director Charles Bryant […]
AASP/NJ to Host Policyholder Rights Discussion for Collision Repair Shop Owners May 14
Right to appraisal and other policyholder rights to be examined. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey will hold an educational presentation for collision repair professionals on the right to appraisal (RTA), insurance policies and customer rights on May 14. The event, RTAs, Policyholders & Customer Rights, will feature attorney Thomas J. Cherichello […]
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 physical damage coverage to include an appraisal provision to help resolve disputes between insurers and policyholders regarding vehicle damage […]
Rhode Island Legislature Passes Bill Updating Unfair Claims Practices Act
Requires insurers to pay for documented OEM and paint manufacturer procedures, adds independent appraisal provision to settle disputed loss amounts. Clarifies direction to pay requirements for auto rentals. The Rhode Island legislature passed a bill June 16 that amends several sections of the Rhode Island Unfair Claims Practices Act to address items such as payment […]