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NY A00808

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2017

Primary Sponsor

Nick Perry

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires out-of-state insurance adjusters with temporary permits to use cost data appropriate for the specific region of New York where they are adjusting property damage claims from emergencies or catastrophes.

  • Allows the superintendent of insurance to issue temporary permits (up to 120 days, renewable) to non-resident adjusters for handling widespread property losses, contingent on using region-appropriate cost data.

  • Makes it an unfair insurance practice for insurers or adjusters to artificially deflate or otherwise lower cost data, or to use cost data inappropriate for the region where the loss occurred.

  • Applies the unfair practice prohibition specifically to claims adjusted by persons issued temporary permits under the emergency adjuster provision.

  • 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

substituted by s2746

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Codes2/13/2017
Insurance1/9/2017

Full Bill Text

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