GMAC Auto Finance which also sells auto insurance and other products is expected to receive 7.5 billion from the U.S. Government which could allow the U.S. Government a MAJORITY stake!! Yes.. The U.S. Government is going to continue getting into the insurance industry. Click here to read the article.

ClaimSmentor’s Adjuster Information site had a great article about our firm. ClaimSmentor itself is a great site for adjusters, adjusting firms and claims training for those in the industry!  Here’s a link to their site.

Here below is the article featuring AutoClaims Direct….

Talk about Making Great Use of Social Media for Claims! Watch these AutoClaims Direct You Tube Videos!

We ran a quick report to see the frequency of recovered auto theft inspections. The ratio in 2009 based on data pulled from AutoClaims Direct’s DirectLink shows a  3/4 of a percent average. This means that out of every 400 auto claims processed, 3 will be a recovered theft.  These losses can usually involve the vehicle being stripped of parts, damaged heavily and often scratched all over.

According to this release from the Insurance Council of Texas we are linking, auto thefts have dropped in Texas dramatically. Click here for the full story.

With the government taking over the auto industry and introducing extremely high mileage standards, many feel the only likely way to acheive this will be through lighter cars…… Will this compromise safety for fuel efficiency?  Click on this article that discusses the issue.

Allstate Insurance just made steps to go back into MA with their auto insurance product. Click here for the story.

This bill in Nevada passed the state assembly  yesterday 38-3.  It revises the provisions governing the sale and title of salvaged vehicles.

Click here to see the revised bill.

IAA announced the opening of a new yard in CA. Click here for their press release.

The governor of Washington is proclaiming this Thursday, May 21st ,  Drive Nice Day.  Shouldn’t that be every day?????

Click here for the release.

The bill has been set for a June 17th hearing with the  B.,F. & I . COMM. LOCATION : SEN BANKING, FINANCE AND INSURANCE.

One would think the state of Calfornia has alot more important things than worrying if an auto damage appraisal done by an insurer is an “assessment”, “appraisal”, “estimate” or “inspection”.  But then again politicians have to create some work for themselves.