The RIA’s Advocacy and Government Affairs (AGA) Committee was conceived to unify the restoration industry around a set of common goals, to advocate for the best interests of restorers, and to achieve a fair and level playing field, both legally and financially, with insurers and their partners.
AGA has formulated a number of positions on key issues that are adversely affecting restorers’ bottom lines. One of the primary initiatives is to ensure that restorers are paid a fair price for their work. To be sustainable, the price must not only be fair to restorers, but to customers and carriers, as well. AGA has recently intensified its engagement with Xactware, beginning with a widely-publicized discussion with one of Xactware’s founders, Bill Loveland, the video of which can be viewed on R&R’s website. It generated lively discussion on social media and many restorers expressed feelings that their voices are finally being heard.