by adminpars | Sep 8, 2011 | Claims Department News
Ameriprise, which sells policies in 44 states and is the 35th-largest personal auto insurer in the U.S., has launched a new “Shop of Choice” program to allow collision repair shops outside its direct repair program to upload estimates and photos to the...
by adminpars | Sep 8, 2011 | Claims Department News
The non-OEM parts industry continues to chip away at automakers’ collision parts marketshare. As a percentage of total dollars spent on parts, according to Mitchell International, OEM parts slid from 73.4 percent in the third quarter of 2008 to 68.1 percent in...
by adminpars | Aug 8, 2011 | Claims Department News
A new Nevada law has gone into effect that excludes the cost of painting, towing and replacement of any electronic components from the total loss calculation; a vehicle is declared a total loss if the cost of repairs, other than these excluded items, exceeds 65...
by adminpars | Aug 8, 2011 | Claims Department News
In technology-related news in recent weeks: • Progressive offers a new app that allows anyone to scan the VINs of two or three vehicles, send them to the insurer, and receive a comparison of the potential costs to insure the vehicles. • A coalition of...
by adminpars | Jul 27, 2011 | Body Shop News
INDUSTRY VIDEO: Getting involved with the NABC Looking for a way to generate positive publicity for your own business and the industry? The National Auto Body Council (NABC) brings together shops, insurers and suppliers around the country to give back to their...
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