Alabama Code (Last Updated: November 28, 2014)

§27-12-24. Refusal of insurer to pay or settle claims.

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No insurer shall, without just cause, refuse to pay or settle claims arising under coverages provided by its policies in this state and with such frequency as to indicate a general business practice in this state, which general business practice is evidenced by:

(1) A substantial increase in the number of complaints against the insurer received by the insurance department;

(2) A substantial increase in the number of lawsuits against the insurer or its insureds by claimants; and

(3) Other relevant evidence.

(Acts 1971, No. 407, p. 707, §249.1.)

                    
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