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CA AB2395
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2010
Primary Sponsor
Joel Anderson
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AI Summary
- Requires the Insurance Commissioner to limit investigations to only the allegations specifically stated in a complaint, rather than investigating broader issues
- Clarifies that the Commissioner shall not decline to investigate complaints solely because the insured has an attorney, is in mediation/arbitration, or has filed a civil action against an insurer
- Allows the Commissioner to defer investigation until a dispute, mediation, arbitration, or civil action reaches finality
- Updates references to insurance code sections related to unfair claims settlement practices (Section 1861.01 instead of 1861)
- Maintains existing Commissioner duties to receive complaints, investigate, prosecute insurers when appropriate, and respond to public inquiries regarding insurance claim handling
Legislative Description
Insurance: commissioner: powers and duties: complaints.
Last Action
In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
4/21/2010
Committee Referrals
Insurance3/11/2010
Full Bill Text
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