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Use of Blue Book’s collection services is surging, suggesting the need for credit extenders in today’s environment to remain diligent.
The increasing number of collections placed by Blue Book members through June is striking.

Total recovery in terms of dollars is also climbing after a June when Blue Book Members recovered $974,000 through Blue Book’s collection services, not including recoveries attributed to Courtesy Contacts, estimated at $3,000,000 annually.

While broader industry measures suggest industry stability, Blue Book’s claims and collections data suggests the need for vigilance. Is your team fully utilizing its Blue Book membership?
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Doug Nelson is vice president of Claims, Collections & Dispute Resolution for Blue Book Services.
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