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California Collision Repair Shops Charged with Felony Insurance Fraud

February 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Collision Repair Shops Charged with Felony Insurance Fraud

Department of Insurance and Contra Costa District Attorney’s office undercover sting results in eight felony charges against four individuals. To crack down on automobile insurance fraud, the California Department of Insurance, Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) conducted an undercover sting operation targeting collision repair facilities across Contra […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Department of Insurance, Insurance Fraud, Lawsuits

Arizona Insurance Department Director Steps Down

February 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions logo

The Arizona Governor’s Office announced today that Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions Director Keith Schraad will be leaving his post for an opportunity in the private sector. Schraad’s last day as director will be today. Effective immediately, Christina Corieri, the Governor’s senior policy advisor, will serve as Interim Director of Department of Insurance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, Department of Insurance, People

North Carolina Insurance Department Launches Criminal Investigations Reserve Unit to Fight Insurance Fraud

August 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has organized its first Criminal Investigations Reserve Unit to combat the extensive number of fraud cases in the state. The new inductees, four veteran law enforcement personnel, were sworn-in Thursday, August 8. “Today’s ceremony is a testament to the character of these men and women who are donating their […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Department of Insurance, Insurance Fraud, North Carolina

Court Upholds California DOI $27.5 Million Fine Against Mercury Insurance for Charging Additional Fees for Auto Insurance

May 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Yesterday, the California Court of Appeal upheld a $27.5 million fine the Department of Insurance issued against Mercury Insurance Company for charging illegal fees that should have been disclosed as premiums, a violation of Proposition 103. The fine is the largest in the Department’s history against a property and casualty insurer. In 2015, the Commissioner […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Department of Insurance, Mercury Insurance

Texas Collision Repair Shop Owner Sentenced for Insurance Fraud

March 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Repair facility operator pleaded guilty to first-degree felony, ordered to repay more than $76,000. A Travis County, Texas collision repair shop owner was sentenced to 10 years of probation after Texas Department of Insurance investigators found he had reported accidents that never took place and intentionally damaged vehicles to increase insurance payouts for repairs. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Department of Insurance, Insurance Fraud, Lawsuits, Texas

California Regulator Takes Control of Small Failing Insurer Impacted by Wildfires

December 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Deadliest and most destructive fire in California history overwhelms Merced Property & Casualty Company. The California Insurance Department took expedited legal action to secure the assets of and take control of Merced Property & Casualty Company, in an effort to protect the company’s policyholders, including those who suffered losses in the Camp Fire. provided both […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Department of Insurance

Auto Body Shop Owner Alleged Ring Leader of Insurance Fraud Ring in California

November 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Detectives from the California Department of Insurance, arrested four people November 16 for allegedly ripping off four auto insurers for more than $34,000 by filing fraudulent insurance claims. One additional suspect was taken into custody Thursday, November 15, 2018. All suspects were booked into the Sacramento County Jail. Investigated by the Urban Auto Fraud Task […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Department of Insurance, Insurance Fraud

California Department of Insurance Finds Use of Opt-OEM and Alt-OEM Designations Unfair Claims Practice

October 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Don Feeley CAA Interview

DOI joins with California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair to prohibit use of parts terms. CollisionWeek interviews Don Feeley, Interim Executive Director of the California Autobody Association. In a letter dated October 8 to the California Autobody Association (CAA), the California Department of Insurance (DOI) responded to questions by the repair association regarding the use of […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California Autobody Association, Department of Insurance, Estimating Systems, Interview, Regulations

Insurance Associations Send Joint Letter to State Insurance Commissioners on Federal Tax Changes Impact on Insurance Rates

February 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The American Insurance Association (AIA) and the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) issued a letter to state insurance commissioners responding to the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and the Center for Economic Justice’s (CEJ)  claims about the federal Tax Cut and Jobs Act and how it may impact insurance rates. In a letter sent […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Insurance Association, California, Department of Insurance, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America

Insurance Trade Groups Say California Labor Rate Regulation Increasing Both Rates and Costs

April 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Insurance groups warn Department of Insurance collision repair labor rate regulations compounding California’s problem with rising accidents and repair costs. Repair association questions insurance view wondering how voluntary survey process can drive up rates. Two California auto insurance trade associations, ACIC, the California Voice of the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) and the […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: California, Department of Insurance, Labor Rates, Regulations

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