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Washington Senate Passes Bill Granting Insurance Commissioner Restitution and Fining Authority

January 22, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Washington state Senate passed legislation Jan. 21 that would grant Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer authority to order restitution for policyholders harmed by insurance companies or agents, and establish per-violation fines for property and casualty insurers. The Senate approved SB 5331 by a 29-20 vote. The bill now moves to the House Consumer Protection & […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, legislation, Property Casualty Insurance, Washington State

Root Insurance Launches in Washington State, Completes West Coast Expansion

September 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Root Insurance Co. (NASDAQ: ROOT) announced Tuesday that it is now offering auto insurance in Washington state, completing the company’s expansion across the West Coast. The technology-focused insurance carrier now serves customers in Washington, Oregon and California, reaching what the company says is more than 78% of the U.S. population. “With this expansion into Washington, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Openings, Root Insurance, Washington State

Washington State Legislature Passes Appraisal Clause Bill

April 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bill requires auto insurance policies to have appraisal provision to resolve disputes. Washington State Senate Bill 5721 (SB 5721), which passed its final legislative hurdle on April 22, requires all automobile insurance policies that include first-party physical damage coverage to include an appraisal provision to help resolve disputes between insurers and policyholders regarding vehicle damage […]

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Classic Collision Acquires Repair Facility in Washington State

April 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Renton Collision Center in Renton, Wash. The family-owned and operated repair facility has served the Northwest for over two decades. With the acquisition, Classic operates 325 collision repair centers nationwide.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Washington State

Classic Collision Acquires Repair Center in Washington State

February 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Elite Collision Center in Battle Ground, Wash. Elite Collision Center has been a family-owned and operated business for over two decades, proudly serving Clark County and the surrounding areas. “We take pride in supporting our community and being the preferred collision center in Battle Ground. From what we […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Washington State

New Washington State Insurance Commissioner Discusses Factors Increasing Auto Insurance Premiums, Cost of Repairs

January 16, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Patty Kuderer was sworn in as Washington State’s ninth insurance commissioner by Washington Supreme Court Justice Steve Gonzalez. Kuderer, a former state Senator from Bellevue, was joined by her son, Michael, and family friend, Stephanie Weil. She is one of only 11 elected insurance commissioners in the country and Washington’s first new commissioner in 24 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, Premiums, Washington State

Classic Collision Opens Repair Facilities in Three States

January 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced December 30 the opening of three newly renovated collision repair facilities in Kentucky, Ohio and Washington State. Kentucky and Ohio represent new markets for the company. “We are excited to open these upgraded locations as Classic Collision centers, providing a modernized repair experience to our customers. We are proud to enter […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Classic Collision, Kentucky, Ohio, Openings, Washington State

Classic Collision Acquires Repair Center in Washington State

December 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of City Center Collision Services in Tumwater, Wash. City Center Collision Services has provided auto body repairs in Thurston County and the surrounding areas for over a decade. As a proud family-owned business, they are dedicated to caring for every customer who visits their center. “We take pride in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Washington State

Classic Collision Acquires New Location in Washington State

October 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Factory Finish in Bellevue, Wash.  “Our team has been dedicated to making the repair process as simple and stress-free as possible. We are pleased to have found Classic Collision to continue this dedication to our customers,” stated Jeff Casady, former owner of Factory Finish. “We are dedicated to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Washington State

Quality Collision Group Acquires Two Repair Centers in Washington State

September 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quality Collision Group (QCG) has expanded in Washington State with the acquisition of  two Trew Auto Body locations. This collision repair brand brings two locations including Trew Auto Body, located at 3700 W Loxie Eagans Blvd. in Bremerton and a second location at 415 S Bay Rd. NE in Olympia. With the acquisition, QCG operates […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Quality Collision Group, Washington State

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