Sec. 11. An insurer that:
(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
(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;
commits an unfair claim settlement practice under IC 27-4-1-4.5.
As added by P.L.194-1991, SEC.2.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 4. Unfair Competition; Unauthorized Insurers; Foreign Insurers
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
27-4-1.5-5. "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