Sec. 9. An insurer that:

(1) is required to give a written notice to an insured under section 8 of this chapter concerning the repair of a motor vehicle;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 27-4-1.5-9

  • body shop: means a business that repairs damage to the exterior of motor vehicles. See Indiana Code 27-4-1.5-2
  • insured: means a person who is entitled to the coverage provided by an insurance policy. See Indiana Code 27-4-1.5-3
  • insurer: has the meaning set forth in IC 27-1-2-3. See Indiana Code 27-4-1.5-4
  • motor vehicle: has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-105. See Indiana Code 27-4-1.5-5
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
(2) does not give the insured a written notice that meets the requirements set forth in section 8(b) of this chapter; and

(3) directs a body shop to repair the motor vehicle;

commits an unfair claim settlement practice under IC 27-4-1-4.5.

As added by P.L.194-1991, SEC.2.