Sec. 12. An insurer that:
(1) under section 8(c) of this chapter gives an insured an opportunity to indicate in writing the type of body parts that the insured approves for use in the repair of a motor vehicle; and
(2) refuses to:
(A) pay for; or
(B) direct a body shop to use;
the type of body parts approved by the insured under section 8(c) of this chapter in the repair of 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.
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