Fla. suspends new Allstate policies

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I am so glad that someone has recognized the frustration that many upstanding and professional collision centers face each and everyday in Florida as well as nationwide. It is very unprofessional and in some cases unethical to have generic-aftermarket parts demanded of us to install on customers vehicles. This also rings true for the repairs that are asked to be performed that are not allowed by the manufacturer and /or safe. This not only counts for Allstate. This is a battle with the majority. Nationwide, Progressive and Geico are major players of the same game. These companies have what is right at their finger tips yet ignored with disregard. It's shameful and at the same time these companies have been trained and are also rewarded i.e.,bonuses at the end of the year for how much they saved the company. Allstate is on a grading system. The field appraisers get scolded and/or fired for not adhering. Geico Ins. company has local supervisors who set the plan in motion for his staff. Though they have been properly trained within the company, they are still told not to follow manufacturer guidelines or industry standards. Progressive Ins. refuses to replace or repair though the photos that are taken by their staff and agree, its the local management that cuts the estimate even though they haven't seen the vehicle. Again these companies rule and dominate. Techs are nervous as they are held accountable also as ultimately in the end when the lawsuits come, it is these trained professionals that must defend as the appraisers, adjustors and certainly their management run for cover while pointing fingers. With Allstate shops have to PAY them money to be a preferred shop on their list. The others including Allstate blacklist the shops that have refused to go with their program because we voice the professional opinions that are honest and true backed up by documentation to prove it. Again it is dismissed. It's all truly sad for the people who pay these companies to protect them and their investments. Someone needs to have a voice for the public. Most do not realize any of this until an accident has taken place. I implore anyone with power and courage to take a stand and demand excellence for all companies with public interests. Remember you too must arrive safely to your destination as well as your family. Are you in good hands, Is your company on your side, Everyday is your company doing something that is your company, does your company have a local agent and not a reptile handing the very company that handles your life. Are gimmicks worth life-Make companies OWN what they do. Action is needed. tma