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CA AB2395

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2010

Primary Sponsor

Joel Anderson

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

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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