California Insurance Code

§ 10089.71

INS § 10089.71 Effective Aug 30, 2004Div. 2 · Part 1 · Ch. 8.9

Statute text

Any insured having a dispute with an insurer under a policy that qualifies for this program may file a written complaint with the department. The complaint shall indicate that the complainant has not been able to reach a satisfactory settlement of a claim with the insurer. The department shall, if deemed appropriate, notify the insurer against whom the complaint is made of the nature of the complaint, may request appropriate relief for the complainant, and may meet and confer with the complainant and the insurer in order to attempt resolution of the dispute.

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 357, Sec. 3. Effective August 30, 2004.