CollisionWeek

Your source for the latest collision repair industry news, statistics and trend analysis.

  • News
  • Research
  • Feature
  • Subscribe
You are here: Home / Archives for Louisiana

State Farm and Progressive Reduce Auto Insurance Rates Auto Rate Decreases in Tennessee, Louisiana

January 9, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

State Farm announced personal auto insurance rate decreases in Tennessee and Progressive will is lowering rates in Louisiana, continuing a trend of declining rates driven by reduced claims frequency. State Farm reduced auto rates by more than 10% on average in Tennessee, that took effect Dec. 15 for new business and will take effect mid-January […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Louisiana, Premiums, Progressive, State Farm, Tennessee

State Farm Approved for 5.9% Auto Insurance Rate Decrease in Louisiana

December 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

State Farm has received approval from Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple for a 5.9% average rate decrease on personal auto insurance, the Louisiana Department of Insurance announced Dec. 11. The change affects more than 1,066,000 policyholders and takes effect Jan. 1, 2026. State Farm is the largest personal auto insurer in Louisiana with approximately 30% […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Louisiana, Premiums, State Farm

Allstate Companies to Lower Louisiana Auto Insurance Rates in December, January

November 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Two Allstate insurance companies will decrease personal auto insurance rates in Louisiana following approvals from the state insurance department. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple approved a 7.6% rate decrease for Allstate North American Insurance Company affecting 10,746 personal auto policyholders statewide. The change takes effect Jan. 8, 2026. Temple also approved a 15% decrease for Encompass […]

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

Hyundai Motor Group Boosts U.S. Investment to $26 Billion

August 26, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicle manufacturer plans steel mill, expanded production capacity and robotics facility through 2028. Hyundai Motor Group will invest $26 billion in the United States from 2025 to 2028, the South Korean vehicle manufacturer announced Monday, marking a $5 billion increase from its previous commitment. The investment will fund a new steel mill in Louisiana, expanded […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hyundai, Louisiana, Openings

Louisiana Auto Insurers File Rate Reductions as Accident Frequency Drops

August 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Louisiana auto insurance companies have filed more than 20 rate reductions since January, with 14 cuts exceeding 1%, as reduced accident frequency drives down claims costs, state Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced August 14. “As cost drivers in the market go down, losses go down with them, and businesses are incentivized to compete for customers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Department, Louisiana, Premiums

Classic Collision Acquires Louisiana Repair Facility

July 28, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision LLC acquired Auto Craft Inc., a collision repair shop in Gretna, La., the Atlanta-based company announced Friday. Auto Craft has operated in Gretna for 49 years as a family-owned business. Classic Collision, founded in 1983, operates 341 collision repair facilities nationwide and ranks among the largest privately held auto body repair providers in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Louisiana

General Motors Insurance Available in Three New States

July 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

General Motors Insurance announced it has expanded to three new states including Arkansas, Colorado and Louisiana. The expansion brings the total number of states where its auto insurance is available to 17. General Motors Insurance is currently available in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arkansas, Colorado, GM Insurance, Louisiana, Openings

Auto Glass Genie Announces Multi-State Expansion

June 16, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Little Rock, Ark.-based auto glass company plans regional growth while implementing ownership culture for employees. Auto Glass Genie, an Arkansas-based auto glass repair and replacement company, announced that it has begun operations in multiple neighboring states as part of its regional expansion initiative. The company also launched an employee ownership program designed to promote long-term […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Glass Genie, Louisiana, Missouri, Openings

Classic Collision Acquires First Repair Centers in Louisiana

May 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisition marks multiple collision repair shop operator’s entry into 21st state. Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of its first collision repair centers in Louisiana. Fradella’s Collision Centers, established in 1982, is a family-owned auto body repair business serving the Greater New Orleans area with locations in Metairie, Chalmette, and Slidell. With the acquisition, Classic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Louisiana

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires Three New Locations

April 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of three new locations. The newly acquired collision repair centers include Hallmark Collision in Birmingham, Ala.; Hadaway Collision in Texarkana, Texas; and Keith’s Paint & Body in Lake Charles, La. These additions further strengthen JHCC’s presence in key markets, bringing the total number of locations to 254 nationwide, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alabama, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Louisiana, Texas

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 5
  • Next Page »

Interview Sponsors

IBIS Publisher Partner

Login

Remember Me
Subscribe | Lost your Password?

Tags

AAA AASP/NJ Acquisitions Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Agreements Signed Annual Conference Auto Care Association Automotive Service Association Autonomous Vehicles Awards Axalta Coating Systems Board of Directors Boyd Group California Canada Career and Technical Education CARSTAR CCC Classic Collision Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association Collision Repair Education Foundation Coronavirus Crash Champions Diagnostics Earnings Electric Vehicles Florida I-CAR Lawsuits legislation LKQ Corporation National Auto Body Council Network Affiliations New Jersey New Vehicle Sales Non-OEM Parts Openings People PPG Industries Regulations Right to Repair Scholarships Texas United Kingdom Workforce Development

Recent Articles

  • Maine House of Representatives Votes to Overturn Governor’s Veto of Right to Repair Law Changes January 15, 2026
  • Progressive to Begin Returning Excess Profits to Florida Auto Insurance Policyholders January 15, 2026
  • Driaan Du Toit Named CEO at AirPro Diagnostics January 15, 2026
  • Mary Mahoney Named President of Collision Engineering Career Alliance January 15, 2026
  • ASE Opens Winter Registration for Certification Testing January 15, 2026
  • NHTSA Issues Warning After 2 More Deaths Linked to Chinese Replacement Airbag Inflators January 14, 2026
  • Jeff Wyler Automotive Family Acquires Midwestern Auto Group January 14, 2026

CollisionWeek Membership

  • Login
  • Lost Password
  • Membership Details
  • Register
  • Sponsors
  • Subscription Information
  • Terms of Use for CollisionWeek

More Information

About CollisionWeek
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Event Calendar
Take the Collision Repair Business Conditions Survey

Copyright 1999-2025 - QuanDec Corporation - All Rights Reserved · Log in