AutoClaims Direct, a leader in insurance claims services was ranked among the fastest-growing Insurance services firms, and was also ranked #1776 overall among the entire Inc. 5000 list. ACD also ranked #1 in California for Insurance and #14 for Insurance nationwide. The annual rankings, compiled by Inc. magazine, lists the fastest-growing, privately held companies in the United States based on each firm’s four-year cumulative revenue growth percentage.

Yes, you read that right. An Illinois based insurer, Universal Casualty was fined $200k after a DOI investigation found the company was not handling customer claims in a timely manner. This shows why the claims process is extremely important and a company must first have a solid in house adjusting team and secondly an excellent auto damage field staff. Click here for the article.

In an article we found,  Fireman’s Fund Insurance will be adding a new upgrade for Hybrid’s. The program is to encourage drivers to “go green”. Click here for the story.

In the United States, certain times of the year, deer losses grow as motorists accidently hit such animals in often rural settings. In an article we found, it appears Australia is having a problem with vehicle owners hitting wombats. Kangaroos have also recently been a problem with motorists hitting an average 23 a day! Kangaroos can weigh well over 300lbs. Click here for the article from down under.