Utah Windshield Repair Shop Owner to Pay $1,500 to State Related to Fraud Charges

Posted by on June 10, 2011 under Auto News | Be the First to Comment

A Utah windshield repair shop owner who was charged with identity fraud and fraudulent insurance acts in April has agreed to pay $549.33 to the state’s insurance fraud division, along with $1,000 restitution to the state for the costs of the investigation, according to a representative of the 2nd District Court-Farmington Department.

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Utah Windshield Repair Shop Owner to Pay $1,500 to State Related to Fraud Charges

South Carolina Anti-Steering Bill Passes State House; TPA Ownership, Solicitation of Customers Again Addressed in Growing Legislation Trend

Posted by on May 19, 2011 under Auto News | Be the First to Comment

A South Carolina bill designed to prevent steering by third-party glass claims administrators (TPAs) has advanced through the state’s house with a nearly unanimous vote of 104-1.

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South Carolina Anti-Steering Bill Passes State House; TPA Ownership, Solicitation of Customers Again Addressed in Growing Legislation Trend

South Carolina Anti-Steering Bill Passes State House; TPA Ownership, Solicitation of Customers Again Addressed in Growing Legislation Trend

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A South Carolina bill designed to prevent steering by third-party glass claims administrators (TPAs) has advanced through the state’s house with a nearly unanimous vote of 104-1.

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South Carolina Anti-Steering Bill Passes State House; TPA Ownership, Solicitation of Customers Again Addressed in Growing Legislation Trend

Wednesday Storm Claims Exceed 2,000

Posted by on April 28, 2011 under Auto News | Be the First to Comment

Initial assessments by State Farm indicate more than 2,000 home and auto claims connected to Wednesday’s severe weather in Alabama.

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Insurers Receive Hundreds of Tornado Claims in Virginia

Posted by on April 26, 2011 under Auto News | Be the First to Comment

Property owners in Virginia have submitted hundreds of claims to insurers for damage caused by recent tornadoes. The Virginian-Pilot reports that State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. received about 400 claims by Wednesday morning

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Insurers Receive Hundreds of Tornado Claims in Virginia

Connecticut House Representative Discusses Origins of TPA Bill, Steering and More

Posted by on April 5, 2011 under Auto News | Be the First to Comment

The Connecticut Insurance and Real Estate Committee currently is reviewing a proposed bill that could add an additional clause to the state’s law addressing third-party administrators and the way consumers contact them.

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AGRSS® Council Helps Manufacturer Resolve PAAS Issue

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The AGRSS® Council Inc. recently learned that, while the NAGS catalog notes that the FW02525 should be available with a pre-applied adhesive system (PAAS), at least one manufacturer has been distributing this windshield without the expected PAAS

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Florida Body Shop Owner Ray Gunder Files Second Suit Against State Farm Alleging Breach of Contract, Tortious Interference, Relating to Repair Costs

Posted by on March 30, 2011 under Auto News | Be the First to Comment

Ray Gunder, owner of Gunder’s Auto Center in Lakeland, Fla., has filed a suit against State Farm and two of its employees alleging that they have committed breach of contract and tortious interference.

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Florida Body Shop Owner Ray Gunder Files Second Suit Against State Farm Alleging Breach of Contract, Tortious Interference, Relating to Repair Costs

Texas Legislation Would Prohibit TPA and Insurer Ownership of Auto Glass Businesses; Also Address Steering, Inspections

Posted by on March 17, 2011 under Auto News | Be the First to Comment

A Texas legislator has introduced a bill that would add language to the state’s law prohibiting insurer or third-party administrator (TPA) ownership of auto glass businesses, along with language addressing auto glass “inspections.”

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Texas Legislation Would Prohibit TPA and Insurer Ownership of Auto Glass Businesses; Also Address Steering, Inspections

Arizona Third-Party Administrator Bill Passes Senate; Heads to House for Review

Posted by on March 10, 2011 under Auto News | Be the First to Comment

An Arizona bill that could adapt the state’s insurance code to include language about auto glass inspections passed the state Senate with a vote of 24-5 yesterday. It will now go the Arizona House of Representatives for review.

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Arizona Third-Party Administrator Bill Passes Senate; Heads to House for Review