2006 Utah Code - 31A-26-302 — Settlement of claims in credit life and accident and health insurance.

     31A-26-302.   Settlement of claims in credit life and accident and health insurance.
     (1) The creditor shall promptly report all claims to the insurer or its designated claim representative. The insurer shall maintain adequate claims files. All claims shall be settled as soon as possible in accordance with the terms of the insurance contract.
     (2) The insurer shall pay all claims either by draft drawn upon the insurer or by check of the insurer to the order of the claimant to whom payment of the claim is due pursuant to the policy provisions, or upon direction of that claimant to another.
     (3) A person other than the insurer or its designated claim representative may not settle or adjust claims. The creditor may not be designated as a claims representative.

Amended by Chapter 116, 2001 General Session