(a) When a covered loss for real property requires the replacement of an item or items and the replacement item or items do not match adjacent items in quality, color or size, the insurer shall replace all such items with material of like kind and quality so as to conform to a reasonably uniform appearance. This provision shall apply to interior and exterior covered losses.
(b) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to impose liability on an insurer as a warrantor of any work performed pursuant to this subsection.
(c) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize or preclude enforcement of policy provisions relating to settlement disputes.
(P.A. 13-138, S. 1.)
When an insurer concedes the existence of a covered peril to an insured's premises, issues concerning the extent of the insurer's obligation to replace adjacent, undamaged items to achieve a reasonably uniform appearance are a component of the “amount of loss” and are part of the appraisal process. 341 C. 735.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 700 - Property and Casualty Insurance
Section 38a-305. (Formerly Sec. 38-107). - Additional powers of fire insurance companies.
Section 38a-307. (Formerly Sec. 38-98). - Standard form.
Section 38a-308. (Formerly Sec. 38-99). - Provisions of policy or contract.
Section 38a-310. (Formerly Sec. 38-101). - Combination standard form of fire insurance policy.
Section 38a-312. (Formerly Sec. 38-103). - Renewal certificates.
Section 38a-313. (Formerly Sec. 38-104). - Replacement insurance.
Section 38a-313b. - Coverage for perishable food donated by certain food establishments.
Section 38a-314. (Formerly Sec. 38-105). - Conditions to be stated in body of policy.
Section 38a-315. (Formerly Sec. 38-106). - Form of policies in other states.
Section 38a-316. (Formerly Sec. 38-114). - Premium notes subject to set-off.
Section 38a-316e. - Matching of adjacent items under real property covered loss.
Section 38a-316f. - Flood insurance coverage offering.
Section 38a-316g. - Cancellation of homeowners insurance policies. Notice refund of excess premium.
Section 38a-317. (Formerly Sec. 38-114g). - Owner of mobile home eligible for homeowners policy.
Section 38a-321. (Formerly Sec. 38-175). - Liability of insurer under liability policy.
Section 38a-322. (Formerly Sec. 38-185v). - Binders for personal and commercial risk insurance.
Section 38a-322a. - Certificate of insurance. Prohibitions. Investigation.
Section 38a-323c. - Notice of late fee amount and applicability re personal risk insurance policies.
Section 38a-327. (Formerly Sec. 38-17a). - Regulations on claims-made policies.
Section 38a-330. - Transfer of policy to affiliate due to merger or acquisition. Notice.
Section 38a-331. - Healthy Homes Fund. Surcharge.
Section 38a-334. (Formerly Sec. 38-175a). - Minimum provisions in automobile liability policies.
Section 38a-335a. - Disclosure of automobile insurance policy limits.
Section 38a-336. (Formerly Sec. 38-175c). - Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage.
Section 38a-336a. - Underinsured motorist conversion coverage.
Section 38a-336b. - Subrogation against owner or operator of underinsured motor vehicle prohibited.
Section 38a-336c. - Claims for uninsured or underinsured motorist benefits.
Section 38a-337. (Formerly Sec. 14-130). - Apportionment of risks.
Section 38a-340. (Formerly Sec. 38-175e). - Binders, renewal endorsements and evidences of renewal.
Section 38a-342. (Formerly Sec. 38-175g). - Bases for cancellation.
Section 38a-344. (Formerly Sec. 38-175j). - Proof of notice.
Section 38a-345. (Formerly Sec. 38-175k). - Notice of possible eligibility for assigned risk plan.
Section 38a-346. (Formerly Sec. 38-175l). - Liability of persons furnishing information to insured.
Section 38a-351a. - Collision deductible included in subrogation demand.
Section 38a-363. (Formerly Sec. 38-319). - Definitions.
Section 38a-370. (Formerly Sec. 38-326). - Residual liability insurance.
Section 38a-371. (Formerly Sec. 38-327). - Mandatory security requirements.
Section 38a-379. (Formerly Sec. 38-335). - Civil action to enforce rights and obligations.
Section 38a-385. (Formerly Sec. 38-341). - Assigned risk plan.
Section 38a-388. (Formerly Sec. 38-350). - Conflict with chapters 246, 247, 248.
Section 38a-389. - Filing of rates to reflect premium savings. Prior rate approval.
Section 38a-397. - Portable electronics insurance.
Section 38a-398. - Travel Insurance.
Section 38a-398a. - Travel insurance and suicide. Prohibition on coverage exclusion.