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Rhode Island: Governor Refuses to Veto Adverse Appraisal Mandate Bill
Despite imploring from NAMIC and a wide range of industry representatives, as well as the recommendation of the governor’s own advisory panel for insurance issues, Gov. Donald Carcieri refused last week to veto legislation designed to undermine direct repair program by mandating appraisals for repairs costing more than $2,500. (Posted: 6/29/2010)
Rhode Island: NAMIC Asks Governor to Veto Adverse Auto Repair Appraisal Bill
NAMIC sent a letter last week to Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri urging him to veto legislation that would increase repair costs and threaten the viability of direct repair programs by requiring insurers to have independent appraisals conducted for most collision repairs. (Posted: 6/22/2010)
Rhode Island: NAMIC-Opposed Appraisal Mandate Bill Passes House; Focus Turns to Securing Veto
Despite vocal opposition from industry representatives including NAMIC, the House of Representatives last week approved legislation approved by the Senate to require insurers to conduct independent appraisals for all auto repairs with initial estimates of more than $2,500. (Posted: 6/15/2010)
Rhode Island: Adverse Auto Repair Appraisal Bill Passed by Senate
Legislation opposed by NAMIC that would increase repair costs and threaten the viability of direct repair programs by requiring insurers to have independent appraisals conducted for all collision repairs with estimates exceeding a certain amount was approved by the state Senate last week. (Posted: 6/8/2010)
Rhode Island: Supreme Court Agrees With DBR, Insurers’ Position on Labor Rate Statute
The Rhode Island Supreme Court last week issued its highly anticipated decision in the dispute between insurers and auto body shops over the meaning of a statute requiring insurers to conduct a labor rate survey, ruling against the auto body association and agreeing with the positions asserted by insurers and the Department of Business Regulation. (Posted: 6/8/2010)
Arkansas and Rhode Island in Washington for 2010 CCP
On May 6, NAMIC members from Arkansas and Rhode Island were in Washington D.C to meet with members of their state’s delegation from both the House and the Senate. The day on Capitol Hill was a busy one with the financial services regulatory reform floor debate under way in the Senate, but the groups had successful meetings throughout. This was Arkansas 17th year and Rhode Island’s 4th year participating in the program. (Posted: 5/11/2010)
Rhode Island: NAMIC Opposes Bill Targeting Insurers’ Use of Credit for Auto Rating
NAMIC submitted testimony to the House Corporations Committee last week voicing opposition to legislation aimed at prohibiting insurers from using credit information in the rating of automobile insurance. (Posted: 4/20/2010)
Rhode Island: Committee to Consider Legislation Prohibiting Use of Credit in Auto Rating
The House Corporations Committee will consider legislation aimed at prohibiting insurers from using credit information in the rating of auto insurance during a hearing on April 13. (Posted: 4/6/2010)
Rhode Island: NAMIC Offers Comments on Auto Repair Bills Promoting Informed Consumer Choice
NAMIC submitted comments last week to the House Corporations Committee supporting bills to promote policyholders’ ability to make appropriately informed decisions regarding auto repair options and opposing a bill that could add delay and cost to the repair process. (Posted: 3/23/2010)
Rhode Island: Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Labor Rate Case
The Rhode Island Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Feb. 9 in a closely watched case involving drastically conflicting interpretations of a state statute requiring auto insurers to conduct surveys of auto body shops in order to determine a prevailing labor rate. (Posted: 2/16/2010)
2009 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS – RHODE ISLAND (1/22/2010)
Rhode Island: Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in February in Auto Body Labor Rate Survey Case (12/15/2009)
Rhode Island: Governor Vetoes Wrongful Death Punitive Damages Bill (11/17/2009)
Rhode Island: Bill Limiting Credit Use Not Expected to Move (4/7/2009)
Rhode Island: DBR Pulls Back on NAMIC-opposed Weather-related Claims Bill (3/31/2009)
Rhode Island: NAMIC Opposes Additional Restriction on Insurers’ Use of Hurricane Deductibles (3/17/2009)
NAMIC Opposes Additional Restriction on Insurers’ Use of Hurricane Deductibles in Rhode Island (3/11/2009)
Rhode Island: Supreme Court to Consider Appeal of Auto Body Labor Rate Survey (10/21/2008)
Rhode Island: NAMIC Urges Supreme Court to Take Appeal in Auto Body Labor Survey Case (10/7/2008)
New Study Suggests Putting Off Driver Licensure to Save Lives (9/9/2008)
Rhode Island: Court Reverses DBR Ruling on Labor Rate Survey Statute (8/26/2008)
Rhode Island: Final Version of Coastal Regulations Reflects NAMIC-advocated Change (8/12/2008)
Rhode Island Supreme Court Lead Paint Decision Prevents Dangerous Liability Expansion, NAMIC Says (7/1/2008)
Rhode Island: Session Ends with No Changes on Auto Body Issues (7/1/2008)
Rhode Island: NAMIC Comments on Coastal Property Regulations (6/10/2008)
Report: 33 Million Licensed Americans May be Unfit for Roads (5/28/2008)
Rhode Island: Auto Body Shops Riled by Industry-supported Bills (3/25/2008)
Rhode Island: House Committee to Take Up Auto Body Bills (3/18/2008)
2008 State-by-state Rankings Released of the Best and Worst Tort Systems in America (3/12/2008)
Report: States Better Prepared for Emergencies (2/21/2008)
Report: Most States Earn Average Grades in Highway Safety (2/20/2008)
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