2010 Indiana Code
TITLE 34. CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE
ARTICLE 30. IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY
CHAPTER 17. INSURANCE: IMMUNITY FOR ACTS OR OMISSIONS IN MAKING INSURANCE INSPECTIONS

IC 34-30-17
     Chapter 17. Insurance: Immunity for Acts or Omissions in Making Insurance Inspections

IC 34-30-17-1
Applicability of chapter
    
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all insurers, including farm mutual insurance companies operating under IC 27-5.1.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.129-2003, SEC.14.

IC 34-30-17-2
Exemption from civil liability
    
Sec. 2. Except as provided in section 3 of this chapter, an act or omission in the making of an inspection in connection with the issuance or renewal of a policy of casualty or fire and marine insurance does not subject an insurer or its:
        (1) agents;
        (2) employees; or
        (3) service contractors;
to civil liability for any injury, death, or loss.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.

IC 34-30-17-3
Exemption from civil liability; exceptions
    
Sec. 3. The exemption from civil liability in section 2 of this chapter does not apply to:
        (1) any injury, loss, or death that:
            (A) occurs during an inspection; and
            (B) is proximately caused by the negligence of the insurer or its agent, employee, or service contractor;
        (2) an inspection that is required under a written service contract; or
        (3) any injury, loss, or death proximately caused by an act or omission that constitutes:
            (A) a criminal offense;
            (B) gross negligence; or
            (C) willful or wanton misconduct.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.26.

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