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Catalytic Converter Thefts Skyrocket Across the Nation

April 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to a report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the increase in catalytic converter thefts has been dramatic. In 2018, there were 1,298 catalytic converter thefts for which a claim was filed. In 2019, it was 3,389 thefts with a claim. In 2020, catalytic converter theft claims jumped massively to 14,433, a 325% […]

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NICB Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee on Unprecedented Rise in Auto Thefts, Carjackings

March 2, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Cities across the United States have experienced an unprecedented rise in auto thefts and carjackings in recent years. David Glawe, president and CEO of the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), provided comprehensive expert testimony today before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding this complex issue. In his testimony, Glawe spoke on the staggering […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Insurance Crime Bureau, Vehicle Theft

NICB VINCheck Service Enhanced With Photo Search Capability

November 9, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry’s association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, proudly announces an upgrade to its popular VINCheck service. A new photo feature allows users to take a picture of the vehicle identification number with any camera-ready device, and VINCheck will take care of the rest.   […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Flood Damage, National Insurance Crime Bureau, Total Loss

New York Takes Down Auto Theft Ring Linked to Theft of Over 225 Vehicles

September 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

New York State Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Dermot Shea announced the indictment of 10 members of an auto theft and distribution operation for their roles in the theft and/or criminal possession of 45 vehicles during a six-month period and their roles related to the theft and resale […]

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NICB Meets with Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner to Develop Proactive Fraud Solutions

August 27, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry’s association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, met with Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King to discuss emerging fraud trends and develop proactive solutions to address crimes impacting Georgia policyholders. In the meeting, NICB President and CEO David Glawe and Commissioner […]

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NICB Reports Auto Thefts Down Two Consecutive Years

July 21, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

NICB 2019 States with Increasing Auto Theft

New Mexico tops list with highest theft rate. For the last two years, auto thefts nationally have fallen according to the latest “Hot Spots” report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau. The NICB report for 2019, the most recent data available, showed national thefts topped out at 794,019, down from 819,988 in 2018 and 833,740 […]

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NICB Reports Texas Continues to Take the Top Spot for Hail Claims

April 28, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

NICB 2020 Hail Claim Report

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today, released a three-year analysis of insurance claims associated with hail storms in the United States. The report is based on a review of claims data from ISO ClaimSearch during the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019, totaling 2,769,362 hail loss claims.   The top five states […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Colorado, Hail, Illinois, Minnesota, National Insurance Crime Bureau, Nebraska, Texas

NICB and ASA Supported Chop Shop Bill Passes New Mexico House Committee Vote

January 30, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The New Mexico House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee at a hearing on Tuesday recommended passage of House Bill 156 (HB 156). As CollisionWeek reported Monday, the legislation would make it a felony to dismantle unlawfully obtained motor vehicles, sell or purchase illegally obtained components. The legislation is supported by both the National Insurance Crime […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, National Insurance Crime Bureau, New Mexico, Vehicle Theft

New Mexico Chop Shop Bill a Top NICB Priority 

January 27, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

2018 Hot Spots Infographic

Legislation would make it a felony to dismantle unlawfully obtained motor vehicles, sell or purchase illegally obtained components. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is supporting legislation to address New Mexico’s auto theft problem. Since 2016, the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) has ranked, per capita, number one on the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s annual […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, National Insurance Crime Bureau, New Mexico, Vehicle Theft

NICB Reports U.S. Auto Theft Down 3% in 2018

November 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

NICB 2018 Hot Wheels Report

Updates List of America’s 10 Most Stolen Vehicles The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released its annual Hot Wheels report, which identifies the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, model, […]

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