Indiana Senate Unanimously Passes Anti-Steering Bill, Minus Several Insurer Restrictions
The Indiana Senate unanimously approved a bill that would prohibit insurer steering and would place other restrictions on insurance carriers and body shops.
Collision Industry Conference: Photo-Based Estimating Is a ‘Deficiency’
When Allstate last year downsized more than 500 claims adjusters, the insurer said shifting to its QuickFoto Claim tool would make the estimating process more efficient. But at least one repairer doesn’t see it that way.
Indiana Lawmaker Introduces Anti-Steering Legislation for Insurance Carriers, Auto Body Shops
Under the proposed bill, insurers would be forbidden from engaging in a “boycott, intimidation or coercive acts” when negotiating with shops on repairs.
Cost Shifting in Auto Body Estimating Is Bad Business
Not getting paid properly? Cost shifting is not the solution, and is just plain bad business.
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes to Participate in Repairer Driven Education Series at SEMA
Sessions led by Sherwin-Williams consultants will include “Culture, Culture, Culture – Would You Work in Your Own Shop?!” and “Creative Compensation Solutions – How to Develop, Pay and Motivate Employees in a Team Environment.”
Auto Insurance Customers Slow to Adopt Digital Claims Reporting, J.D. Power Finds
Despite a nationwide advertising blitz for mobile auto insurance apps and widespread use of digital channels to purchase insurance, U.S. auto insurance customers have been slow to adopt digital claims reporting, according to the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study.
Collision Safety Consultants Opens Seventh Location
Belmont, N.C.-based Collision Safety Consultants specializes in vehicle diminished value, total-loss assessments and pre-purchase and post-collision repair inspections, according to its website.
Mitchell Launches Guidewire Marketplace Accelerators to Meet Growing Consumer Demand for Mobile Transactions
The Mitchell Consumer Self-Service Accelerators make it easier for an insurance company using Guidewire ClaimCenter and Guidewire Claim Portal to meet increasing consumer needs for mobile transactions, Mitchell said in a news release.
Mitchell International Launches Cloud-Based Estimating System
Mitchell International recently unveiled the Mitchell Estimating Cloud, a cloud-based estimating system designed to simplify the estimating process and quickly create accurate appraisals.
Mitchell and Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Announce Collaboration to Deliver the Mitchell Diagnostics System
Mitchell states that its patent-pending collision diagnostic system combines the best-in-class aftermarket scan tool with workflow application to document pre- and post-repair scans.
