Rhode Island Bulletin 2026-3 announces the results of the 2026 Auto Body Labor Rate Survey, reporting the prevailing labor rates determined from insurer survey submissions. This is an informational bulletin that publishes the prevailing auto body labor rates that insurers must consider as a factor when negotiating and paying auto body repair claims under R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-29-4.4 and 230-RICR-20-05-10. The bulletin follows Bulletin 2026-2 (issued April 30, 2026), which required insurers with 1%+ market share to conduct surveys of Class A and Class B auto body shops and submit reports by September 1, 2026. While no new affirmative filing is required, insurers should review the published rates and ensure their claims payment practices align with the prevailing rates for collision repair work in Rhode Island.
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