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Insurance Consumer Advocate Network I-Can, with the support of our Local Help Advocates and working in concert with professional and trade associations / coalitions, has become an effective force in the struggle to improve the way Auto - Home Owner insurance companies treat consumers.
Information on choosing a repair shop: Choosing a Collision Repair Shop Training is more important now than ever before. Review the Fox Chicago News report below for information on shop selection as well.
The following links shows how some major insurance companies function. Fox Chicago News Investigative reporter Larry Yellen reports on Insurance steering in Illinois featuring Ken Klein
http://www.prodiscussions.com A great source for consumer help including a consumer discussion board..
Insure.com Use Auto Insurance tab at top of page, see Auto Insurance FAQ You need to read what Joe Frey at insure.com has to say about the insurance companies handling of the auto body repair process. What it may mean to you when the insurance company suggests a body repair shop in settlement of your claim. Insurance companies often use computer database companies to seek out values for potential settlement offers to consumers in total loss situations. Go to the above link and see what Joe Frey at insure.com says about these databases' information and why the insurer would seek a value from them. Used Car Information CALIFORNIA BAR'S ABC'S OF BUYING A USED CAR Referrals to other sources of assistance does not constitute an endorsement. We welcome your comments and suggestions. After your visit, please go to How to contact or e-mail us at cad@nmbx.com Additional information and resources Smart Money Magazine article: The 10 Things Your Insurer Won’t Tell You1. "You're paying too much." 2. "Forget your driving record. We want your credit rating." 3. "We’re pocketing your deductible." 4. "We can dump you on a whim." 5. "We'll stiff you if your car is totaled..." 6. "...and even if it isn't." 7. "You need a lawyer." 8. "Our body shops work for us, not you." 9. "We make money by sitting on your claims." 10. "We own your state insurance commission."
Books and/or Movies: Rainmaker Book (John Grisham) and Movie (Francis Ford Copola 1997). An idealistic young lawyer (Matt Damen) and his cynical partner (Danny DeVito) take on a powerful law firm representing a corrupt insurance company. A Civil Action Book (Jonathon Harr) and Movie (Steven Zaillian 1998). The families of children who died sue two companies for dumping toxic waste: a tort so expensive to prove, the case could bankrupt their lawyer (John Travolta). Sicko Movie (Michael Moore 2007) A documentary comparing the highly profitable American health care industry to other nations, and HMO horror stories.
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