Nevada bill raises total-loss threshold to 80 percent, cuts repair cost exemptions
— April 6, 2017A Nevada bill raises the threshold for a total loss to 80 percent and proposes that anything else totaled
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New Calif. steering, labor rate survey rules now in force; insurer trade groups prematurely predict apocalypse
— April 5, 2017A few weeks into new California Department of Insurance regulations aimed at combating steering and methodologically
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New South Wales Code of Conduct for collision repairers, insurers intended to ‘change all and rebuild confidence’
— April 4, 2017A mandatory “smash repair” code of conduct agreed to by insurer and repairer trade groups
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Chipguard on large surfaces, material calculator increments, wheel balancing and R&R: 5 more tips from the DEG
— April 4, 2017The Database Enhancement Gateway, which allows repairers and insurers to make inquiries and suggestions
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Mich. bill would bar insurers from demanding DRPs use certain parts procurement systems
— April 3, 2017After the same measure failed to gain traction two years ago, an Automotive Service Association of Michigan-backed
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Mitchell analyst: ‘Special materials’ article meant to ‘alert’ carriers to potential premium impact
— March 31, 2017A Mitchell analyst said that part of the impetus for his first-quarter Industry Trends Report cover
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Mitchell estimating software to add fields for ‘special material’ labor rates
— March 30, 2017Recognizing the boom in “special materials” with different repair procedures than traditional
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LKQ: KeysIQ program offers insurers expanded part traceability, other benefits
— March 28, 2017One of the main benefits of LKQ’s new KeysIQ program for insurers includes the ability to track
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More CIC Week: Eversman to talk shop liability at AASP-PA event; repairer requirements issue returns
— March 25, 2017Wondering about shop liability during a time of advanced materials and technology? Get some insight from
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Iowa Insurance Division’s handling of shop’s complaint raises questions about agency
— March 20, 2017Update: The Iowa Insurance Division explained March 21 that spokesman Chance McElhaney went on paternity
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