Tex. bill requires OEM procedures, proof of ‘like kind and quality,’ neutral labor rate surveys
— March 5, 2021A sweeping auto insurance reform measure approved by the Texas House Insurance Committee in 2019 is back
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Texas bill mandates appraisal clause, includes chance for customer, insurer to recoup some fees
— March 5, 2021A new Texas bill would require auto insurance policies to not only carry appraisal clauses but make the
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Ill. bill requires insurers to cover OEM procedures; exempts parts, calibration tools
— March 4, 2021A new Illinois bill would forbid insurers from requesting deviations from OEM repair procedures except
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Neb. bills would set 75% threshold for totals, increase minimum auto property damage coverage
— February 26, 2021A bill supported by the Nebraska Auto Body Association would forbid insurers from totaling out a vehicle
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Neb. bill requires OEM auto parts for first 3 years of vehicle life, holds insurers to procedures
— February 26, 2021A new Nebraska bill would prohibit insurers from requiring aftermarket parts on vehicles aged 3 years
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Guest column: EPA ‘Reg Nav Tool’ lets body shops see if they qualify for 6H exemption
— February 25, 2021Editor’s note: As a collision repairer spraying coatings, you’re by default regulated under
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Biden: Smallest businesses get two exclusive weeks to pursue PPP loans
— February 22, 2021The Biden administration on Monday announced a two-week window in which only companies with fewer than
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N.J. regulators cite state code when asked about absence of appraisal clause
— February 17, 2021A New Jersey consumer’s attempt to resolve a repair cost dispute with the appraisal clause process
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Experts explain auto insurance appraisal clause process — and pitfalls to avoid
— February 13, 2021Three professional appraisers late last year gave collision repairers and customers some considerations
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Wash. auto insurance reform hearing highlights Ore. consumer-friendly appraisal clause rule
— February 12, 2021A Washington legislative hearing Monday suggested Oregon’s consumer-friendly appraisal clause law
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