Industry News
Top Headlines from glassBYTEs Auto Glass News - Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Decisions Made on Auto Glass Industry Legislation
Auto glass industry legislation continues to make news as the state legislatures make decisions regarding three bills. The following is an update on the status of bills in three state legislatures.
GGG Becomes a Copper Sponsor for Auto Glass Week
GGG - Gold Glass Group has signed on as a Copper Sponsor for the 2012 Auto Glass Week event in Louisville, Ky., this September 20-22.
Financial Firms are Hiring
Financial companies are hiring again, and it's no wonder because fewer banks are closing, the stock market is rising, credit-card use has turned upward and insurers are seeing steady demand.
State Farm, which has a large operations center in Tempe, expects to add 3,000 or so positions nationally in 2012, including an unknown number in metro Phoenix, says spokesman Phil Supple.
China to Open Third-Party Auto Insurance Market to Foreign Firms
The news that China has decided to allow foreign companies to compete in the market for compulsory third-party liability automobile insurance has shocked the industry. Compulsory third-party liability automobile insurance is the first compulsive insurance system implemented in accordance with national laws.