According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) collision repair sheet metal, including fenders, door skins, bumper covers, and the like, are irrelevant to vehicle safety. According to the IIHS, the crash performance of parts from non-OE suppliers would have no impact compared to cosmetic parts from original-equipment manufacturers in terms of their safety. […]
Aftermarket Parts Lawsuits Hit Canada
AXA Canada and ING Canada named in class action. IBC to look at insurance company practices. Insurance companies in Canada are starting to feel the impact of the U.S. aftermarket parts class action trial that ended October 8th in Illinois with a $1.18 billion award against State Farm. Some recent Canadian events: A class action […]
Replacement Parts Bills and Anti-Steering Legislation Introduced in PA Senate as Session Recesses
When the PA Senate reconvenes January 24, the insurance industry will be watching a competitive replacement parts legislation that has been introduced in the Senate. The National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII) is opposed to Senate Bill 1207, which prohibits the use of competitive replacement parts for the repair of vehicles that are less than […]
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