State May Limit Insurer Telematics Use

Maryland bill would prevent them from using collected data to cancel policies, among other prohibitions.

AFIP Issues Guidance on Reg. Z and M Dollar Thresholds for 2016

The FRB and CFPB announced on Nov. 25 that 2016 dollar thresholds for Reg. Z and M exemptions will remain unchanged from 2015. The AFIP says the accepted practice for processing transactions above the threshold will also remain unchanged.

AFIP Announces Plan to Issue Consumer Advocate Notices

Beginning in 2005, a Customer Advocate Notice created by the Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals will be included in the paperwork for car buyers.

'Rotisserie Special' Leads to Arson Charge for Dealership Employee

HOUSTON -- An employee at Robbins Autoplex has been arrested and charged with arson and insurance fraud after allegedly burning cars for customers, reported KHOU Channel 11.

Protective Acquires the Prizm Group’s Service Contract Business

Protective Life Insurance Company acquired the service contract business of the Denver-based Prizm Group Inc.

Warrantech Home Service Company Teams With CRES to Offer Home Sellers Advantage Warranty Program

Zurich Donates Scholarships to Aspiring Industry Professionals

Zurich, a property-casualty insurance companies, announced it will award 20 aspiring aftermarket industry professionals with $1,000 scholarships.

DFS: Great American to Underwrite MILES

Dealers' Financial Services LLC has announced that Great American Insurance Company will underwrite its MILES Guaranteed Auto Protection program.

Allstate Credit Division Hires Director of Claims

Allstate Credit Division (ACD), a provider of F&I products and services, has appointed Lisa Faciane as its director of claims for First Colonial Insurance Company.