Society of Collision Repair Specialists (Scrs)
Recent News About Society of Collision Repair Specialists (Scrs)
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GEICO likely to pay more than $19M to policyholders over total loss claims
GEICO has agreed to pay over $19 million to nearly 227,000 policyholders to settle allegations that it did not pay them the full amount owed in total loss claims.The federal class action lawsuit was filed in 2019 and combined last year with a second suit filed in 2020.
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Super Cruise available to order again, will be offered on more models in 2023
Unavailable for several months, according to GM Authority, General Motors’ Super Cruise is now available on several models of each of the OEM’s brands and will be offered on 22 models by the end of 2023.
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Despite legislative standstill, Massachusetts auto body labor rate bill remains alive
Despite legislative standstill, Massachusetts auto body labor rate bill remains alive
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Employers have until November 1 consider switching from SIMPLE IRA plan to 401(k)
Employers have until November 1 consider switching from SIMPLE IRA plan to 401(k)
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Workplace safety: Tips to be OSHA-compliant & ready for emergencies
Workplace safety: Tips to be OSHA-compliant & ready for emergencies
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Collision repair education: Camp, college, career fairs & scholarships
Collision repair education: Camp, college, career fairs & scholarships
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Latest ‘Who Pays for What’ survey covers cleanup, pre-wash, cutting for access & more
Latest ‘Who Pays for What’ survey covers cleanup, pre-wash, cutting for access & more
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CDI takes legal action against insurer & seller over claims mishandling
CDI takes legal action against insurer & seller over claims mishandling
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Cepton opens office in metro Detroit, pursues making lidar a ‘must-have’ component
Cepton opens office in metro Detroit, pursues making lidar a ‘must-have’ component
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AAA study finds even after 6 months, drivers may not correctly use, understand ADAS
Owners of new vehicles equipped with driving assistance technology may understand it better after six months of use, but the depth of their knowledge is limited, according to findings from recent research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
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More shops billing, getting paid for masking before primer; That & more in latest ‘Who Pays for What?’ survey
More body shops say they are paid regularly by the eight largest auto insurers for masking labor prior to applying primer, according to results of a “Who Pays for What?” survey that 619 collision repairers responded to.The survey is one in a quarterly series conducted by Mike Anderson of Collision Advice in conjunction with CRASH Network.
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Collision repairer perspectives on state of the industry sought for April SCRS Roundtable
If you’re a collision repair professional who has a point of view about issues affecting the industry, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) would like to hear from you.
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APCIA justifies auto insurance rate hikes
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) has released three reports detailing how insurers and policyholders are “experiencing strong upward pressure on insurance rates” following the highest inflation rate rise in a 12-month period since 1982.
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J.D. Power studies find customer dissatisfaction, disengagement with digital claims processes
Problems with the transition to digital services are contributing to consumers’ dissatisfaction with their insurance companies, while consumer adoption of the new technology remains “stubbornly low” in the property and casualty (P&C) field, according to two recent studies by J.D. Power.
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Lawmaker introduces federal ‘right to repair’ act with support of aftermarket industry
Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) issued the following announcement on Feb. 4A bill that supporters say is meant to ensure that owners and independent shops will have access to necessary vehicle repair and maintenance tools and data was introduced in the U.S.
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OnStar to launch algorithm-based auto insurance
General Motors is adding a telematics-based option to its OnStar Insurance that will offer policyholders in some states the choice of allowing their driving habits to be used in setting their premiums.
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IIHS pushes automakers to make semi-autonomous driving systems safer
As more automakers move toward partially autonomous driving systems, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced Thursday it will push the industry for adequate safeguards to make certain that the drivers of these vehicles are still paying attention to the road.
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SCRS Board Meeting on January 18
SCRS Board Meeting on January 18 at 0:30 am
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401(k) plan contribution limits increase in 2022
Forbes reports that contribution limits for 401(k) plans will increase in 2022 – not a bad time to consider participating in 401(k) plans offered to Society for Collision Repair Specialists members and their employees.
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IIHS recognizes effectiveness of Tesla’s camera-only crash-avoidance system
A “superior” rating for its camera-only front collision prevention technology has led the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to restore the 2021-22 Tesla Model Y’s Top Safety Pick+ award, the organization’s top safety rating.