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Term of the Day: Unfair Claims Practice

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July 27, 2015
Unfair Claims Practice

The improper avoidance of a claim by an insurer or an attempt to reduce the size of the claim. By engaging in unfair claims practices an insurer tries to reduce its costs. However, this is illegal in many jurisdictions.

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The National Association of Insurance Commisioners (NAIC) has created legislation that states that claims be handled fairly...

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