New auto claims-handling rules take effect Oct. 18 Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer has fined USAA Casualty Insurance Co. $140,000 and Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co. $90,000 for claim-handling violations, including USAA total loss settlements that left out sales tax or fees on 254 claims. The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) announced […]
Mountain Lions Reduce Deer-Vehicle Collisions by Up to 76%
Puma presence on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula was associated with a 76% reduction in the expected number of deer-vehicle collisions over a five-year period, according to research published Aug. 5 in the Cell Press journal Current Biology. Researchers led by Justin Suraci of Conservation Science Partners analyzed detections from 503 camera trap sites and GPS collar […]
Washington State Senate Passes Insurance Fraud Bill with Collision Repair, Appraisal Provisions
Legislation would expand the definition of insurance fraud and extend statute of limitations to 10 years. The Washington State Senate passed legislation Feb. 17 that would upgrade insurance fraud to a class B felony, expand the definition of the crime to cover vehicle repair billing fraud and appraisal manipulation, and extend the statute of limitations […]
Washington Senate Passes Bill Granting Insurance Commissioner Restitution and Fining Authority
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 & […]
Root Insurance Launches in Washington State, Completes West Coast Expansion
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, […]
Washington State Legislature Passes Appraisal Clause Bill
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 […]
Classic Collision Acquires Repair Facility in Washington State
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.
Classic Collision Acquires Repair Center in Washington State
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 […]
New Washington State Insurance Commissioner Discusses Factors Increasing Auto Insurance Premiums, Cost of Repairs
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 […]
Classic Collision Opens Repair Facilities in Three States
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 […]
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