Public Act 104-0767 requires an appraisal provision in policies carrying first-party physical damage coverage beginning July 1, 2027. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 4160 into law Aug. 7, establishing a statutory right to appraisal for disputes over the amount of a loss on automobile physical damage claims. The measure, now Public Act 104-0767, […]
Illinois Governor Signs Auto Insurance Rate Review Law Over Insurance Industry Objections
Three trade associations warn of higher premiums and fewer coverage options as new law takes effect July 1, 2027. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Aug. 4 giving the Illinois Department of Insurance authority to challenge automobile insurance rate filings it determines are excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory, drawing a joint statement of opposition from […]
Illinois Right to Appraisal Bill Heads to Governor
Legislation would require an appraisal provision in auto policies with first-party physical damage coverage beginning July 1, 2027. The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation requiring auto insurance policies that include first-party physical damage coverage to carry an appraisal provision for resolving disputes over the amount of a loss, sending the bill to Gov. JB […]
Triple-I Warns Illinois Senate Bill Would Raise Insurance Costs, Reduce Choice
Insurance group says legislation would limit insurer’s ability to price insurance to reflect costs of coverage. The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) said legislation moving through the Illinois General Assembly would likely make property/casualty insurance less affordable and less available for consumers by constraining insurers’ ability to price risk accurately, without addressing the underlying drivers of […]
Illinois House Unanimously Passes Auto Glass ADAS Calibration Bill
Bill now moves to the Senate. The Illinois House of Representatives passed House Bill 4373, the Motor Vehicle Glass Repair Act, in a unanimous 110-0 vote on April 14, sending legislation that would require auto glass shops to disclose ADAS status and document calibration outcomes to the state Senate. The bill arrived in the Illinois […]
State Farm to Consolidate 13,000 Bloomington Employees Into Single Campus by End of 2027
State Farm CEO Jon Farney told employees March 19 that the company plans to consolidate all 13,000 of its Bloomington, Ill.-based associates into its Corporate South campus at 3 State Farm Plaza by the end of 2027. The move by the nation’s largest private passenger auto insurer to shrink its physical footprint comes as the […]
Independent Glass Association Opposes Illinois Auto Glass Bill
The Independent Glass Association announced its opposition to Illinois House Bill 4373 (HB 4373), saying the legislation follows a national template promoted by insurers and Safelite Group rather than addressing consumer protection needs. Gary Hart, executive director of the trade association, said the bill would increase insurer control over auto glass claims while imposing new […]
Hyman’s Specialty Paint Joins Refinish Distributors Alliance
Hyman’s Specialty Paint has joined the Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA). The Chicago, Ill.-based paint distributor operates six locations across the Midwest, serving collision repair centers and industrial partners as an authorized distributor for Akzo and BASF products. Founded in 1927 as Hyman’s Auto Supply by Morris Hyman, the company has remained family-owned for 98 years. […]
Colours Acquires Fox Valley Auto Paint Locations in Rockford and Aurora, Illinois
Colours Inc. announced the acquisition of Fox Valley Auto Paints’ locations in Rockford and Aurora, Ill. “We’re excited to welcome the Fox Valley team and their loyal customers into the Colours family,” said Ali Mahalak, President & CEO of Colours, Inc. “Our goal is to make this a seamless transition while enhancing what’s already working […]
Illinois Secretary of State Launches Auto Insurance Rate Reform Campaign
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias launched a statewide campaign July 29 aimed at restricting insurance companies from using socioeconomic factors in auto insurance pricing, drawing immediate opposition from industry groups. The “Driving Change” campaign targets the use of credit scores, ZIP codes and age in rate-setting, with Giannoulias arguing that driving records should be […]
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