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Florida Windshield Bill Moves Closer to Law; Amendment Allows Managed Repair Plans

Bills that would ban assignment of benefits for windshield repairs moved a step closer to becoming law this week after they passed their third and final committee stops. A late amendment to the bills would bar insurance companies and agents …

Florida Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of 16 Auto-Glass AOB Suits vs. Progressive

A Florida appeals court has upheld the dismissal of no fewer than 16 auto glass assignment-of-benefits lawsuits against Progressive Insurance companies, perhaps putting an exclamation point on the enforceability of appraisal clauses and policy language that bars claims litigation. The …

Mass. DOI Proposes Regulation on Auto Glass Repair Steering; Hearing Scheduled

The Massachusetts Division of Insurance said it will hold a public hearing on June 28 regarding the proposed new regulation 211 CMR 135.00, “Requirements Regarding Referrals to Motor Vehicle Glass Repair Shops.” A copy of the proposed regulation can be …

Auto Glass Steering Bill Moves to Conn. Governor

A Connecticut bill that would expand a ban on steering by auto damage appraisers to include glass repairs is moving to the governor’s desk. The state Senate voted Wednesday, 34-2, in favor of a bill requiring an insurance company or …

Connecticut Bill Extending Repair Steering Ban Advances

Connecticut lawmakers are advancing a proposal to expand a ban on auto damage appraisers steering customers to specific repair shops to include glass repairs. The bill was passed Tuesday 107-to-38 by the House of Representatives, and now moves to the …