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Wyoming Statutes Title 26. Insurance Code § 26-21-113. Claims

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) All claims shall be:

(i) Promptly reported to the insurer or its designated claim representative, and the insurer shall maintain adequate claim files;

(ii) Settled as soon as possible and in accordance with the terms of the insurance contract;

(iii) 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 the claimant to one specified.

(b) No plan or arrangement shall be used whereby any person other than the insurer or its designated claim representative is authorized to settle or adjust claims. The creditor shall not be designated as claim representative for the insurer in adjusting claims, except that a group policyholder, by arrangement with the group insurer, may draw drafts or checks in payment of claims due to the group policyholder subject to the insurer's audit and review.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wyoming Statutes Title 26. Insurance Code § 26-21-113. Claims - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wy/title-26-insurance-code/wy-st-sect-26-21-113/

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