Indiana Code 27-4-1.5-11. Direction by insurer to use different body parts from those directed by insured; unfair claims settlement practice
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Sec. 11. An insurer that:
(2) directs a body shop to repair the motor vehicle using a type of body part different from the type of body part that the insured approved for use in the repair of the motor vehicle;
(1) under section 8(c) of this chapter gives an insured an opportunity to indicate in writing the type of body part that the insured approves for use in the repair of the motor vehicle; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 27-4-1.5-11
- 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.
commits an unfair claim settlement practice under IC 27-4-1-4.5.
As added by P.L.194-1991, SEC.2.