Introduced
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To require as a matter of law that insurers to deal “fairly” and “in good faith” with an insured who claims benefits, and to establish damages for breaches of that duty. This is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4740, 4741, 4742, 4743 and 4744. The bills would apply to disability, life, automobile, property and casualty, health care corporation, and HMO insurers.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services