IC 27-4-1.5-12: Refusal to direct use of or pay for body parts directed by insured; unfair claim settlement practice

Sec. 12. An insurer that:

(1) under section 8(c) of this chapter gives an insured an opportunity to indicate in writing the type of body parts that the insured approves for use in the repair of a motor vehicle; and

(2) refuses to:

(A) pay for; or

(B) direct a body shop to use;

the type of body parts approved by the insured under section 8(c) of this chapter in the repair of the motor vehicle;

commits an unfair claims settlement practice under IC 27-4-1-4.5.