Maryland Total Loss Threshold of 75% Passes House

Posted on March 30, 2010 by admin

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In Maryland, the state legislature passed HB 1199 which would raise the Total Loss threshold to 75%. This would allow for more repairable vehicles. Click here for the Bill.

Nationwide Insurance Supports Consumer Choice In Auto Parts

Posted on March 25, 2010 by admin

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In testimony to Congress, Nationwide Insurance confirmed it’s support for HR 3059/ S 1368. The bill would allow for an exemption on design patent law when it comes to auto parts. If manufacturers are allowed to enforce patent restrictions on parts, the use of Aftermarket parts would be in jeopardy thus the cost of auto body repair would rise due to the higher cost of OEM parts. Click here for a link to the article.

Focus On Claims AutoClaims Direct Interview

Posted on March 24, 2010 by admin

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No Fault Auto Insurance Fraud Rises in NY

Posted on March 23, 2010 by admin

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In this article, the State of New York reported a 24% increase in No-fault auto insurance fraud convictions. Click here for the link.

H 2041 In Pennsylvania Passes… “The Towing Standards Act”

Posted on March 19, 2010 by admin

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According to this article, shops and insurers have some disagreements on this bill. Click here to the article we found.

Did Doctors Bilk Auto Insurer?

Posted on March 19, 2010 by admin

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In this article, it discusses an issue in which a national insurer claims it was bilked out of over a million dollars in excessive billing. Click here for the story.

House Of Representatives To Hear Auto Parts Testimony…

Posted on March 18, 2010 by admin

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On March 22nd, next monday, the House will have a hearing on auto replacement parts. This is all in regards to SB 1368 and HR 3059. Click here for the story.

Consumer Price Index For Auto Body Repair Released…

Posted on March 18, 2010 by admin

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CPI show auto body repair with a slight decrease compared to January. Also below is the CPI chart for auto insurance.

AutoClaims Direct – Leading The Way In Claims Services

Posted on March 17, 2010 by admin

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YouTube Video Of Street Racing Leads To Arrest For Insurance Fraud…

Posted on March 16, 2010 by admin

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This video led to the arrest of two individuals for auto insurance fraud. Click here for the story we found and the video is included.