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New York Will Soon Require Claim Number for Auto Glass Jobs
A New York bill banning the assignment of benefits (AOB) and requiring shops to get a customer’s claim number before service will likely soon be law. The legislation passed the New York Senate and Assembly on June 13. At press … Continue reading
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New Iowa Law Regulates Repair Claims to Protect Consumers
Another state has prohibited the assignment of benefits (AOB), continuing a trend that started in Florida and Kentucky. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed the bill into law on May 6 after the Senate approved it on April 28. The bill … Continue reading
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Florida Auto Insurance Rates to Decrease
Several auto insurance companies are lowering their rates in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis announced. According to officials from the governor’s office, GEICO, Progressive and State Farm have filed to reduce their rates by 10.5%, 8.1% and 6%, respectively. “For the … Continue reading
Florida Assignment of Benefits Ban Curbs Lawsuits
Florida auto glass lawsuits have dropped substantially since the passage of legislation banning the assignment of benefits (AOB) in 2023. About 83% fewer cases have hit the courts in 2024 than in 2023, according to state data shared by the … Continue reading
GEICO Files Another Arizona Lawsuit
GEICO has filed a $300,000 federal lawsuit in Arizona against A&G Auto Glass for alleged fraudulent or non-reimbursable claims for windshield replacement services. GEICO claims that A&G Auto Glass did not actually provide the claimed replacement services and did not … Continue reading
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Consumer Protection Coalition, National Insurance Crime Bureau Take on AOB Auto Glass Abuse
Working together, the Consumer Protection Coalition (CPC) and National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) have released two new video public service announcements (PSAs) warning consumers about Assignment of Benefits (AOB) auto glass fraud and abuse. Available in English and Spanish, the … Continue reading
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Big Guns Line Up in AOB Fight
In another sign that the State of Florida is gearing up for major battles concerning the assignment of benefits (AOB) in auto glass cases, a former state insurance regulator has joined a firm involved in lobbying the legislature regarding benefit … Continue reading