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PA Insurance Department Announces Remote Testing Option for Exam Candidates

June 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman today announced the availability of a remote testing option for insurance license exams including the Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser license beginning July 1. To be licensed as an appraiser for the first time, a candidate must pass an exam in addition to other requirements. Many collision repair facilities, particularly […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Appraiser's Act, Insurance Department, Licensing, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania House of Representatives Approves Photo-Video Appraisal, Counterfeit Airbag Bills

December 8, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Proposals to amend the Commonwealth’s 1972 Appraisers Act that requires physical inspections of collision damaged vehicles and make the sale an installation of non-functioning airbags illegal approved. Yesterday, two pieces of legislation touching upon the collision repair industry in Pennsylvania were approved by the Commonwealth’s House of Representatives in floor votes. House Bill 1638 (HB1638) […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Appraiser's Act, Counterfeit Airbags, legislation, Pennsylvania

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