Requires insurers to pay for documented OEM and paint manufacturer procedures, adds independent appraisal provision to settle disputed loss amounts. Clarifies direction to pay requirements for auto rentals.
The Rhode Island legislature passed a bill June 16 that amends several sections of the Rhode Island Unfair Claims Practices Act to address items such as payment for documented repair procedures and the timeliness of insurance company inspections of damaged vehicles. The legislation also adds a Chapter to the Rhode Island code that makes a provision for an independent appraisal process to settle disputes between insurance companies and collision repair facilities over
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