Oklahoma Auto Body Association - Okaba

09/06/2026

Tired of Oklahoma’s lack of laws regarding auto insurance? Make sure you go vote and make the first step to change the narrative. Early voting starts in 2 days. Oklahoma Insurance Comm and Governor are very important roles to our industry.

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Meet the 2026 Candidates Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Candidates for 2026 – Your Vote Counts! Marty QuinnRepublicanGreta ShulerRepublicanBob SullivanRepublicanChris MeridethRepublicanCraig MacIntyreDemocrat Deadlines Approaching ● 1 JUNE: Absentee Ballot Request Deadline ● 11-13 JUNE: Earl....

27/05/2026

HIT & RUN

Did you know…if someone damages your car and leaves the scene of the accident, and you are later able to locate them, you are entitled to 3X the settlement. Whatever they owe for damages, times three. That’s an Oklahoma State law.

Oklahoma title 47, chapter 10–103

Alternatively, if you were unable to locate them, and have to repair the vehicle using your own insurance policy, they can’t raise your premiums. Your premiums cannot be raised for anything that’s not your fault. That’s an Oklahoma State law.

Oklahoma title 36, section 941

26/05/2026

Hail repair is another instance when you see out of town companies. Be cautious! ⚠️

Do you know how to spot the common signs of ? Check out this helpful list from the NICB to help you know what to look for.

26/05/2026

Our hearts go out to our industry partners at John Vance Body Shop in Guthrie. Danny will be missed so much. ❤️

Daniel Danny Ray White, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, passed away leaving behind a lifetime of memories with the people who loved him most. He was born on June 15, 1971, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Donald R. White and Donna Eubanks White. Danny spent most of his life in Guthrie and

25/05/2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation requiring insurance companies to submit proposed rate increases to the Oklahoma Insurance Department for review prior to taking, rather than raising rates first and notifying the state afterward, has been signed into law.
House Bill 3781, authored by Rep. Stacy Jo Adams, R-Duncan, and Sen. Aaron Reinhardt, R-Jenks, changes how property and casualty insurance rate filings are handled in Oklahoma by moving the state from a use-and-file system to a file-and-wait system.

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25/05/2026

House Bill 4143 updates Oklahoma’s collision reporting thresholds. The measure increases from $300 to $3,000 the amount of vehicle damage necessary to require a written collision report. For accidents occurring on public roadways, the threshold also increases from $500 to $3,000.

"The previous reporting thresholds no longer reflected today’s repair costs or the reality of even minor vehicle damage," Manger said. "This update cuts down on unnecessary paperwork while ensuring serious accidents are still properly reported and investigated."

The bill further provides that no report is required when all parties agree to exchange information and there is no injury, death or damage to property other than the involved vehicles.

Manger, who serves as chair of the House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee, said the measure modernizes outdated reporting standards and reduces unnecessary burdens on drivers and law enforcement.

HB4143 becomes effective Nov. 1.

Basically: Oklahoma House Bill 4143 raises the minimum damage amount requiring a formal accident report from a few hundred dollars to $3,000. If there are no injuries, deaths, or damage beyond the vehicles involved, drivers can simply exchange information without needing a police report in many minor accidents. While this may reduce hassle for small fender-benders, consumers should still document everything carefully because modern repair costs add up quickly and the lack of a police report could make insurance disputes harder later.

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25/05/2026

Deadline Approaching!
Stop talking and start voting!

● 1 JUNE: Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
● 11-13 JUNE: Early Voting
● 16 JUNE: Election Day

Make sure you voice your vote!!!

Visit https://okaba.org/home/meet-the-2026-candidates/ to hear the interviews with the OK Ins Comm candidates. You can read the summary and see their financial support sources.

These positions on the upcoming ballot can affect YOU...as a small business, as a wrecker service, as an auto body collision repair shop, as a consumer, and so much more. The Representative and Senator of your district will listen to their constituents for information regarding bills in legislation.

Governor
Insurance Commissioner
Commissioner of Labor
Corporation Commissioner (Towing Services)
SQ832 Regarding Minimin Wage Increase
State Representative
State Senator
..and more

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Meet the 2026 Candidates Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Candidates for 2026 – Your Vote Counts! Marty QuinnRepublicanMarty Quinn is a small business owner, insurance professional, and longtime conservative leader. He is OKGOP Certified by the Oklahoma Republican Party. Marty campaigns on the prem...

22/05/2026

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