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NY A08834
Bill
Status
2/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Nick Perry
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AI Summary
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Requires out-of-state insurance adjusters with temporary permits to use cost data appropriate for the region of New York where claims are being adjusted, rather than out-of-state rates.
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Mandates that insurers certify in their temporary permit applications that designated adjusters will use regionally appropriate cost data when settling claims from widespread property losses due to conflagration or catastrophe.
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Adds a new unfair practice to insurance law prohibiting artificially deflating or lowering cost data used in adjusted claims, or using cost data inappropriate for the region where the loss occurred.
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Applies the cost data requirement specifically to adjusters issued temporary permits under emergency situations lasting up to 120 days, with possible renewals.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to the use of local cost data when adjusting claims; requires an insurer and independent adjuster to adjust certain claims made under an insurance policy that provides coverage for loss of or damage to property using cost data appropriate for the region of this state where the loss or damage occurred.
Last Action
amended on third reading (t) 8834b
6/17/2014