Auto glass industry news and trends
The landscape of rising glass costs insurance premiums continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advancement, regulatory changes, and shifting market dynamics. For insurance carriers managing glass programs and the TPAs that support them, understanding these developments is not optional — it is essential for maintaining competitive, compliant, and cost-effective operations. In 2026, the convergence…
The auto glass TPA market is growing as carriers increasingly recognize that glass claims require specialized infrastructure and expertise. Several industry trends are driving this shift in 2026. ADAS complexity is accelerating outsourcing. As more vehicles require post-replacement recalibration, the knowledge and documentation requirements for glass claims have increased significantly. TPAs with dedicated processes for…
The landscape of windshield structural integrity safety continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advancement, regulatory changes, and shifting market dynamics. For insurance carriers managing glass programs and the TPAs that support them, understanding these developments is not optional — it is essential for maintaining competitive, compliant, and cost-effective operations. In 2026, the convergence of…
NAGS — the National Auto Glass Specifications — is the standard pricing and parts identification system used throughout the auto glass industry. Understanding how NAGS works is essential for carriers, TPAs, and shops alike. What NAGS provides. NAGS maintains a comprehensive database of auto glass parts, each identified by a unique part number. For every…
The landscape of machine learning glass fraud detection continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advancement, regulatory changes, and shifting market dynamics. For insurance carriers managing glass programs and the TPAs that support them, understanding these developments is not optional — it is essential for maintaining competitive, compliant, and cost-effective operations. In 2026, the convergence…
Not every windshield chip or crack requires a full replacement. Understanding when repair is appropriate and when replacement is necessary helps carriers manage costs and helps shops provide the right service. Repair is typically appropriate when the damage is a small chip or crack (generally under six inches), the damage is not in the driver…
The landscape of improper windshield installation dangers continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advancement, regulatory changes, and shifting market dynamics. For insurance carriers managing glass programs and the TPAs that support them, understanding these developments is not optional — it is essential for maintaining competitive, compliant, and cost-effective operations. In 2026, the convergence of…
The landscape of auto glass supply chain disruptions continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advancement, regulatory changes, and shifting market dynamics. For insurance carriers managing glass programs and the TPAs that support them, understanding these developments is not optional — it is essential for maintaining competitive, compliant, and cost-effective operations. In 2026, the convergence…
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have fundamentally changed auto glass claims. What was once a straightforward windshield replacement now often requires a complex — and expensive — recalibration process. Carriers who are not adapting their glass programs accordingly are leaving money on the table and increasing risk. ADAS features like lane departure warning, forward collision…
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems have transformed the auto glass industry, and insurance professionals who lack a thorough understanding of ADAS recalibration are at a significant disadvantage. This guide covers everything carriers, adjusters, and TPA professionals need to know about recalibration — what it is, when it is required, what it costs, and how to manage…
