RI| The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation Insurance Bulletin 2025-5 summarizes the results of the 2025 Auto Body Labor Rate Survey, detailing prevailing labor rates for auto body repair across insurers with greater than 1% market share in Rhode Island. The survey reports show notable variation in rates for services such as sheet metal/refinish, frame, mechanical, and aluminum repairs, with figures commonly ranging from around $48-$63 for bodywork and up to $125 for specialized aluminum repair depending on insurer and body shop classification. Several insurers note the possibility of negotiating rates above the prevailing figures, while those with less than 1% market share may elect to file survey reports or negotiate directly with shops. The bulletin provides a comprehensive breakdown of rates by insurer, reflects ongoing market-based negotiations, and offers guidance for further questions to the Department. See Bulletin for All Class A and Class B Rates.

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