Legislation

Understanding the rules and regulations that govern your business, and those that interact with it, is important. The following is a compilation of hyperlinks and documents highlighting state-level legislation that may impact your business. Visit this site frequently as SCRS will make every effort to work with our members and affiliates to keep these links updated, and to add new links to information sites as they become available.

By Topic

California:
– 6 Day requirement for inspection under the Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations, 2695.8 (e)(4)(C).
Indiana:
– Unfair Claims Practices Cheat Sheet
– Indiana Code: 27-4-1-4.5
Maryland:
– “Unreasonable delay”: See Page 6: paragraph (12)
Massachusetts:
– 212 CMR: 2.04: Procedures for the Conduct of Appraisals and Intensified Appraisals
Minnesota:
– Regardless of whether the loss was total or partial, in the event that a damaged vehicle of an insured cannot be safely driven, failing to exercise the right to inspect automobile damage prior to repair within five business days following receipt of notification of claim. In other cases the inspection must be made in 15 days.
Virginia
– 14VAC5-400-80. Claims settlement standards applicable to automobile insurance
– 14VAC5-400-50. Acknowledgment of pertinent communications
West Virginia:
– 6.2. Establishment of investigatory procedures.
Wisconsin:
– 628.46 Timely payment of claims

Canada – Saskatchewan:
– See section 5: Have your vehicle repaired…

By State