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Explore the latest news and updates on insurance policies, coverage changes, and impacts on the collision industry, including insights into claims processing and disputes.

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California Officials Warn of Tow Truck Scam Targeting Crash Victims

An organized ring in the Inland Empire is accused of towing vehicles to a body shop and demanding excessive fees for release.
Autobody News Staff
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Auto Insurance Shopping Hits Record High, But Fewer Consumers Switch

Insurers in a number of states implemented rate increases, making it harder for consumers to find savings attractive enough to switch to a new carrier.
Autobody News Staff
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'On the Road with Mike Anderson' Live Podcast Explores Rhode Island’s Extensive Collision Repair Laws

Randy Bottella, president of the Auto Body Association of Rhode Island, spoke about the long road to passing laws helping repairers and customers alike.
Abby Andrews
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North Carolina Auto Insurance Rates Could Jump 22.6% Pending Approval

The state's insurance commissioner has 60 days to evaluate the rate increase request filed by the North Carolina Rate Bureau.
Autobody News Staff
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2025 Insurer Report Card: Repairers Rate Regional Carriers Over National Giants

The annual survey asks collision repairers to grade insurers on how well their policies and practices promote quality repairs.
Autobody News Staff
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South Carolina Woman Arrested for Fake Deer Insurance Scam

Investigators found the damage from the alleged deer collision happened before the woman even had an insurance policy.
Autobody News Staff
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North Carolina Collision Repair Shop Owner Charged with Insurance Fraud

Timothy Scott Gilbert of Statesville is accused of taking a $7,500 insurance check from a customer but not completing repairs.
Autobody News Staff
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Massachusetts Raises Minimum Auto Insurance Coverage Limits

As of July 1, Massachusetts drivers will be required to carry higher minimum bodily injury liability and property damage coverage.
Autobody News Staff
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Michigan Law Setting Liability Framework for Car Sharing Could Impact Shops with DRPs

Shops required to provide loaner cars as part of a DRP agreement need to make sure they won't be liable for damages if the law is enacted.
Brian Bradley
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USAA Announces Juan Andrade as President and CEO

Andrade succeeds Wayne Peacock, who announced his retirement in August 2024 after leading USAA since 2020.
Autobody News Staff

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