G.L. c. 176D, § 3(9) | Agency Checklists

A consumer oriented statute that prohibits insurers from engaging in certain specific claim practices. the Supreme Judicial Court states that it, “…. was designed to remedy a host of possible violations in the insurance industry…” Violations of this statute are subject to G.L. c. 93A and its provisions relating to multiple damages and attorney fees.

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