Indiana Code > Title 27 > Article 4 > Chapter 1.5 – Auto Repair Claims Settlement


§ 27-4-1.5-0.1	Application of chapter
§ 27-4-1.5-1	“Body part” defined
§ 27-4-1.5-2	“Body shop” defined
§ 27-4-1.5-3	“Insured” defined
§ 27-4-1.5-4	“Insurer” defined
§ 27-4-1.5-5	“Motor vehicle” defined
§ 27-4-1.5-6	“New body part” defined
§ 27-4-1.5-7	“Used body part” defined
§ 27-4-1.5-8	Insurer notice to insured; body parts to be used in repair
§ 27-4-1.5-9	Failure to give insured notice; unfair claim settlement practice
§ 27-4-1.5-10	Failure to permit selection of body parts by insured; unfair claim settlement practice
§ 27-4-1.5-11	Direction by insurer to use different body parts from those directed by insured; unfair claims settlement practice
§ 27-4-1.5-12	Refusal to direct use of or pay for body parts directed by insured; unfair claim settlement practice
§ 27-4-1.5-13	Insurer duties performed by agent or body shop

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body part: means a replacement for any of the nonmechanical sheet metal or plastic parts that generally constitute the exterior of a motor vehicle. See Indiana Code 27-4-1.5-1
body shop: means a business that repairs damage to the exterior of motor vehicles. See Indiana Code 27-4-1.5-2
in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
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.
Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5