According to this article we found. The storms in Colorado have been quite expensive. 21,000 auto claims and 13,000 homowners claims have been reported. Click here for the story.

The Consumer Price Index was released by the government today and it shows auto body work CPI rising slightly. This graph also compares auto body work vs. auto insurance.

The current status of this bill shows that it goes to Committee 6/17/09.

AB 1179 simply would add another paragraph to the consumer bill of rights on auto damage appraisals.

 Will add to the required subject matter within the Body
              Repair Consumer Bill of Rights information on a consumer's
              right to seek and obtain an independent repair estimate
              directly from a registered auto body repair shop for repair
              of a damaged vehicle, even when pursuing an insurance claim
              for repair of that vehicle.

In Colorado, a large storm of hail battered thousands of auto, home and even crops.  Adjusters are busy sorting out the damages. Click here for the story.

Data on pure “labor time” shows the following results in labor time percentages involving auto damage claims. This data reflects the last 30 days.

Source: AutoClaims Direct, DirectLink 2009.

This interesting article details what the bill could really mean for those looking to trade in a vehicle. Click here for the story.

According to an article we found… Auto Insurance rates in Georgia have jumped between 5 to 11%. Click here for the story.

In an article we found, according to the NICB, vehicle arson is up 27% this year and flood damage to vehicles are up 36%. Click here for the  full article.

According to an article we found…. The Missouri Department of Insurance has banned Universal Casualty from the state due to too many complaints. Click here for the full story.

With Hartford’s CEO stepping down, the company is now looking to the outside for replacements. Evidently a lot of executive management has left leaving the company drained of key execs. Click here for the full story.