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AZ SB1226
Bill
Status
1/29/2019
Primary Sponsor
David Livingston
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AI Summary
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Establishes requirements for valid assignment of property or casualty insurance claims after a loss has occurred, including filing a claim with the insurer and notifying the insurer within three days of signing an assignment agreement.
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Requires assignment agreements to disclose key provisions in at least 14-point font with separate acknowledgment by the insured, including: insured's liability for uncovered costs, interest rates on delayed payments, a five-day rescission right, and whether the assignee can sue the insurer.
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Prohibits assignees from charging interest on unpaid balances during disputes over materials, workmanship, or compensation, and prohibits offering compensation or valuable consideration to insureds as inducement to sign assignment agreements.
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Voids assignment agreements that fail to comply with the requirements and relieves insureds of obligations under voided assignments, while allowing direct payment assignments to third parties with insurer notification.
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Does not establish new private rights or causes of action but preserves existing common law remedies.
Legislative Description
Insurance; assignment of claims
Insurance
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/30/2019