Sec. 10. A. All claims shall be promptly reported to the insurer or its designated claim representative, and the insurer shall maintain adequate claim files. All claims shall be settled as soon as possible and in accordance with the terms of the insurance contract.
B. All claims shall be paid either by draft drawn upon the insurer or by check of the insurer to the order of the claimant to whom payment of the claim is due pursuant to the policy provisions, or upon direction of such claimant to one specified.
C. No plan or arrangement shall be used whereby any person, firm or corporation other than the insurer or its designated claim representative shall be authorized to settle or adjust claims. The creditor shall not be designated as claim representative for the insurer in adjusting claims; Provided, That a group policyholder may, by arrangement with the group insurer, draw drafts or checks in payment of claims due to the group policyholder subject to audit and review by the insurer.
Formerly: Acts 1961, c.47, s.10.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 8. Life, Accident, and Health
Chapter 4. Credit Life and Credit Accident and Health Insurance
27-8-4-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
27-8-4-2. Citation; Scope; Definitions
27-8-4-4. Limitations on Amount of Insurance
27-8-4-7. Filing of Documents; Disapproval of Form of Policy; Effect; Withdrawal of Approval; Review
27-8-4-8. Revision of Rate Schedules; Credit or Refund of Premiums
27-8-4-9. Persons Authorized to Issue or Deliver Policies
27-8-4-9.5. Debtor's Right to Cancel Policy; Required Provisions in Application Form; Time Limit
27-8-4-10. Report, Adjustment, and Settlement of Claims
27-8-4-11. Debtor's Choice of Insurer; Use of Existing Policies