Sec. 10. An insurer that:

(1) is subject to the requirement set forth in section 8(c) of this chapter with respect to the repair of a motor vehicle;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 27-4-1.5-10

  • body shop: means a business that repairs damage to the exterior of motor vehicles. See Indiana Code 27-4-1.5-2
  • 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 satisfy this requirement; and

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

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

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