How can the Auto Body Industry Combat Insurance Lobbying Spender?
As many of you know, I usually direct my column toward general business practices or automotive items. I leave the industry issues to Jason because of his
in-depth industry knowledge, plus it allows for a broader coverage and tone to the publication. Of course, as in life, there is always an exception.
Recently, I read an article that cited some research figures that made me take pause. It showed that the insurance industry spends nearly $150 million on lobbying. Admittedly, this lobbying covers all types of insurance, including health care. Still, that’s a ton of funding. To bring it a little closer to home, three of the largest insurers in our industry spent more than $10 million on lobbying in 2014. I’m not here to advocate a political overhaul, but it seems like the scales might be tipped against us on the repair side just a bit. Read More >
in-depth industry knowledge, plus it allows for a broader coverage and tone to the publication. Of course, as in life, there is always an exception.
Recently, I read an article that cited some research figures that made me take pause. It showed that the insurance industry spends nearly $150 million on lobbying. Admittedly, this lobbying covers all types of insurance, including health care. Still, that’s a ton of funding. To bring it a little closer to home, three of the largest insurers in our industry spent more than $10 million on lobbying in 2014. I’m not here to advocate a political overhaul, but it seems like the scales might be tipped against us on the repair side just a bit. Read More >
Are Cheap Repairs Part of an Insurance Scheme?
Car repair shops say auto insurance companies are coercing them to use cheap parts and sometimes dangerous practices to fix vehicles involved in accidents. Headlights held together by glue, dented rims and a new hood that's already coming apart are among the kinds of parts allegedly being pushed to go into cars as part of the repairs, according to some repair shops and attorneys general. Read More >
Time to Pay Your Dues!!!
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Our dues are only $300 per year for active shop members, silent shop members and associate members. If you need an Pledge invoice for you dues, please click on the email me an invoice link below. Send us an email with the Business Name, Your Name, Address, Contact numbers and we will send you an invoice. All members information is kept confidential unless you request to be a listed member.
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