Indiana Code 27-4-1.5-9. Failure to give insured notice; unfair claim settlement practice
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Sec. 9. An insurer that:
(2) does not give the insured a written notice that meets the requirements set forth in section 8(b) of this chapter; and
(1) is required to give a written notice to an insured under section 8 of this chapter concerning the repair of a motor vehicle;
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.
(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.