Insurance Law 2610 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 2609 Discrimination in the issuance of performance or surety bonds up ARTICLE 26 Unfair Claim Settlement Practices; Other Misconduct; Discrimination next SECTION 2610-A Rental vehicle reimbursement coverage Viewing most recent revision (from 2017-06-23) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2017-06-23 2017-01-20 2016-07-29 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 2610 Collision or comprehensive coverage on motor vehicles; claims; repairs Insurance (ISC) CHAPTER 28, ARTICLE 26 § 2610. Collision or comprehensive coverage on motor vehicles; claims; repairs. (a) Whenever a motor vehicle collision or comprehensive loss shall have been suffered by an insured, no insurer providing collision or comprehensive coverage therefor shall require that repairs be made to such vehicle in a particular place or shop or by a particular concern. (b) In processing any such claim (other than a claim solely involving window glass), the insurer shall not, unless expressly requested by the insured, recommend or suggest repairs be made to such vehicle in a particular place or shop or by a particular concern. (c) The insurer shall provide (other than a claim solely involving window glass) a copy of its repair estimate to the insured that includes the following disclosure, plainly printed in no less than 12 point type: "PURSUANT TO SECTION 2610 OF THE INSURANCE LAW, AN INSURANCE COMPANY CANNOT REQUIRE THAT REPAIRS BE MADE TO A MOTOR VEHICLE IN A PARTICULAR PLACE OR REPAIR SHOP. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE YOUR VEHICLE REPAIRED IN THE SHOP OF YOUR CHOICE".