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California Insurance Commissioner Says Auto Insurers Overcharged Drivers as Accidents Plummeted Due to Pandemic

March 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Orders insurance companies to report by April 30 how they will return additional premiums back to California policyholders, also seeks additional data about commercial insurance losses. After a systematic review of data submitted by insurance companies, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has found that insurance companies continue to “…overcharge consumers despite drastically reduced risk of accidents […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Coronavirus, Insurance Commissioner

Judith French Named Director of Ohio Insurance Department

January 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ohio Governor DeWine announced his nomination of former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judith L. French as Director of the Ohio Department of Insurance. French brings more than 30 years of experience, and will lead the department in providing consumer protection through education and fair, but vigilant, regulation while promoting a stable and competitive environment for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, Ohio, People

Consumer Groups Call on Texas Governor to Appoint Insurance Commissioner Who Will Protect Consumers

September 21, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

In a letter, Texas consumer organizations Texas Watch and TexPIRG and the national consumer organization Consumer Federation of America urged Governor Greg Abbott to appoint a new Texas Insurance Commissioner with a strong track record of helping consumers and taking action against abusive insurance companies.  “As the Texas Department of Insurance’s chief executive and administrative […]

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Texas Insurance Commissioner Sullivan Stepping Down

August 19, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kent Sullivan has notified Governor Abbott that he will resign as Texas Insurance Commissioner in September to return to the private sector. Sullivan became head of the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) in October 2017 and has led a modernization effort in his three years at the agency.  “Texas is grateful to Kent Sullivan for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, People, Texas

Evan Daniels Named Director of Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

July 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced the appointment of Evan Daniels as the new director of the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. Daniels currently serves as the Unit Chief Counsel of the Technology, Innovation and Privacy Unit at the Office of the Arizona Attorney General.  “As an expert in state and federal law, Evan […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, Insurance Commissioner, People

California to Require Auto Insurers to Continue COVID-19 Premium Refunds

June 29, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consumer groups urge other states to take action. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced that the California Department of Insurance requires auto insurers to continue their COVID-19 related premium refunds to policyholders from April and May, previously directed by the Commissioner, through June and to continue providing relief for any period after June as conditions […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Center for Economic Justice, Consumer Federation of America, Coronavirus, Insurance Commissioner, Premiums

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Calls for Commercial Auto Insurance Premium Discounts

May 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has called upon commercial vehicle insurers to review their Louisiana policies and consider returning a percentage of premium to policyholders whose businesses have been impacted by the stay at home orders put in place as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. Following these emergency declarations, many commercial fleet operators are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Insurance Commissioner, Louisiana, Premiums

California Insurance Commissioner Calls for 60-Day Auto Insurance Premium Grace Period

March 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Department of Insurance

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a Notice requesting that all auto insurance companies provide their policyholders with at least a 60-day grace period to pay insurance premiums. The Commissioner made the request to ensure policies are not cancelled for nonpayment of premium due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. The Notice follows […]

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Chris Nicolopoulos Confirmed as New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner

February 21, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Replaces Elias who opposed OEM collision repair procedure legislation in the state. On Wednesday, the New Hampshire Executive Council confirmed Governor Chris Sununu’s  nomination of Chris Nicolopoulos of Bow, N.H., to serve as the next Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Insurance. Nicolopoulos takes over from John Elias who resigned effective at the end […]

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Carolinas Collision Association Meeting February 20 Features Streamlining Repair Processes, Insurance Commissioner Candidate

February 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCA February 20, 2020 Meeting Flyer

BASF’s John Shoemaker, Business Development Manager for BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings, will present on “Practical Production Processes” at the Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) Chapter Meeting on February 20 being held at at 6 p.m. at MobileTech, located at 5929 Market St. in Wilmington, N.C. Ronald Pierce, candidate for Insurance Commissioner of North Carolina, is also […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Carolinas Collision Association, Insurance Commissioner, Meetings, North Carolina

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