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AZ SB1226

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2019

Primary Sponsor

David Livingston

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fourth Legislature - First Regular Session (2019)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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