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Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in Louisiana
The Boyd Group Inc. (the “Boyd Group”) announced its acquisition of a collision repair center in Shreveport, La. The repair center has operated as Crown Collision in Shreveport, the third-largest city in Louisiana, since 2017. “We welcome this cohesive team … Continue reading
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PGW Provides Update on Hurricane Relief
PGW Auto Glass aimed to assist Louisiana after Hurricane Ida’s destructive landfall. Last week, the North American distributor donated a portion of its New Orleans branch sales to the American Red Cross. “With the help and support of our customers, … Continue reading
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New Orleans Without Electricity After Hurricane Ida
The hurricane season hit the auto glass industry in New Orleans on Sunday with the second most intense hurricane to make landfall in Louisiana. Reminiscent of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated the state in August 2005, auto glass shops and other … Continue reading
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Tagged Hurricane Ida, Louisiana, Mygrant Glass, New Orleans, Novus Glass
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The Big Easy is Working Hard on Rental Fleet Repairs
Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s Quarter One 2021 report tracking the average length of car rentals reveals that Louisiana saw the largest drivable increase and also the largest increase in non-drivable claims. Drivable claims refer to claims in which a vehicle is operable … Continue reading
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New Louisiana Law Forbids Insurers from Recommending Repair Shops
Louisiana has a new law, as its legislature announced House Bill 411, was enacted last week. The law, also known as HB 411, “requires that an insurer shall provide notice in any circumstance to the insured that there is no … Continue reading
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Tagged 411, glass window repair, HB 411, insureds, Louisiana, new law, repair shop
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Louisiana House Passes Bill and Moves It to Senate
A Louisiana bill that would “provide for insureds to have the option to choose a particular motor vehicle repair shop,” is moving to the Senate. Also known as HB 411, was originally introduced in the House then revised before moving … Continue reading
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New Louisiana Bill May Affect AGRR Businesses
A new Louisiana bill has been introduced in the House and, if it passes there could be changes ahead for insureds choosing where to have their auto glass repaired or replaced. The new bill, also referred to as HB 411, … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass, HB 411, Louisiana, new bill, window repair
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Racially Biased Case Against State Farm Now Closed
State Farm Mutual Automotive Insurance Company (State Farm) has recently won a racially based lawsuit. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana did not find enough evidence to hold the auto insurance company liable and has since … Continue reading
Top 5 Hurricane Storm Damage Risk States
Hurricanes are best known for the damage it leaves behind. High winds can move large bodies of water which can create storm surges, flooding and tsunami like conditions across the country. And some states are left with numerous destroyed vehicles … Continue reading
A New Law Will Change How Louisiana Provides Auto Coverage
A new Louisiana law affects the automotive industry. Formerly known as bill 522, this newly made law will change the way automotive business is done in Louisiana. It elaborates on the wording regarding motor vehicle service contracts, and includes “the … Continue reading
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Tagged insurance policy, law, Louisiana, motor vehicle contract
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Bills Move Forward in Three States
Auto glass retailers based in Louisiana, New York and Minnesota will want to be made aware of legislative movement happening in those states pertaining to auto glass. Louisiana The Louisiana Senate’s passed bill that “moves the regulation of motor vehicle … Continue reading
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Industry Legislation Progresses in Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana
As the legislative season continues in state capitols around the country, several bills related to the auto glass industry have progressed in recent days. Oklahoma Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has signed legislation related to service warranties into law. The bill, … Continue reading
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Louisiana’s Lawsuit Against State Farm, Filed by Former Attorney General, Lies Dormant
Louisiana’s Lawsuit Against State Farm, Filed by Former Attorney General, Lies Dormant
Car Insurance Rates on the Rise in Louisiana
Louisiana car insurance rates are on the rise again and one big culprit could be the smartphone. The National Highway Safety Administration finds distracted driving is the cause for 20% of crashes in the state. State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says drivers are having a hard time putting down the cell phone and focusing on the road. Continue reading
AGRR Companies Assess Damage from Louisiana Floods
Eleven are dead and more than 40,000 homes have been affected by the heavy deluge of rain and floods in Baton Rouge, La., that began Friday. Some AGRR companies are just now getting back up and running while others were luckily enough to escape the water’s wrath. Continue reading
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Louisiana Attorney General Files “Steering” Lawsuit Against State Farm
Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell filed a lawsuit today against State Farm in East Baton Rouge Parish judicial court alleging the insurer has “engaged in a pattern of unfair and fraudulent business practices aimed at controlling the auto repair industry” and uses “scare tactics to steer Louisiana consumers to State Farm’s preferred repair shops.” Similar allegations have surfaced over the years from independent automotive glass repair shops in regards to third-party administrators (TPAs), which handle automotive glass claims for insurers, so this case has potential implications for the AGRR industry. Continue reading