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IN Code § 27-2-11.1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 11.1. Minors|27-2-11.1-2. Competence to Receive Insurance Payments

Sec. 2. No person eighteen (18) years of age or over is incompetent because of age to receive and give full acquittance and discharge for payments or execute assignments under the provisions of an insurance contract or under the provisions of a settlement agreement executed in connection with any such contract of insurance.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.275, SEC.5.
IN Code § 27-2-11.1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 11.1. Minors|27-2-11.1-3. Individuals Under the Care and Supervision of the Department of Child Services; Motor Vehicle Insurance

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "policy of motor vehicle insurance" means an insurance policy that provides the kind of insurance described in Class 2(f) of IC 27-1-5-1.(b) An individual who:(1) is at least sixteen (16) years of age;(2) is under the care and supervision of the department of child services; and(3) obtains approval from the juvenile court with jurisdiction over the individual's placement;may contract for a policy of motor vehicle insurance and exercise every right, privilege, and benefit provided by a policy of motor vehicle insurance.As added by P.L.116-2017, SEC.8.
IN Code § 27-2-13-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 13. Arson Reporting|27-2-13-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The addition of section 5 of this chapter by P.L.247-1989 applies only to insurance policies issued or renewed after June 30, 1989.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.426.
IN Code § 27-2-13-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 13. Arson Reporting|27-2-13-1. Definitions

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:(a) "Authorized agency" means:(1) the state fire marshal or a fire department acting under IC 36-8-17;(2) the superintendent of the state police;(3) the prosecuting attorney responsible for prosecutions in the county where the fire occurred;(4) the attorney general; and(5) an arson investigator.(b) "Relevant" refers to information having any tendency to make the existence of any fact that is of consequence to the investigation or determination of a fire loss more probable or less probable than it would have been without the evidence.(c) "Insurer" has the same meaning as in IC 27-1-2-3(x) and includes the Indiana FAIR plan.(d) "Arson investigator" means an officer of a unit of local government whose duties include the investigation of arson.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.253, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.139-1984, SEC.1; P.L.245-1987, SEC.16; P.L.1-2006, SEC.485.
IN Code § 27-2-13-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 13. Arson Reporting|27-2-13-2. Release of Information by Insurer to Investigating Authorized Agency

Sec. 2. (a) An authorized agency charged with the responsibility of investigating a fire loss may, in writing, request that an insurer investigating that loss release to the requesting agency any or all relevant information or evidence considered important to the authorized agency, including:(1) pertinent insurance policy information relevant to a fire loss under investigation and any application for that policy;(2) policy premium payment records;(3) history of previous claims made by the insured; and(4) material relating to the investigation of the loss, including:(A) statements of any person;(B) proof of loss; and(C) other evidence relevant to the investigation.(b) An insurer shall furnish information requested under this section to the requesting authorized agency.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.253, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.139-1984, SEC.2.
IN Code § 27-2-13-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 13. Arson Reporting|27-2-13-3. Notice to Authorized Agency by Insurer of Suspected Nonaccidental Fire Loss

Sec. 3. (a) When an insurer has reason to believe that a fire loss in which it has an interest was caused by a means that was not accidental, then, for the purpose of notification and for having that fire loss investigated, the company shall, in writing, notify an authorized agency and provide that agency with all material developed from the insurer's inquiry into the fire loss.(b) When an insurer provides an authorized agency with notice of a fire loss, it shall be considered sufficient notice for the purpose of this chapter. However, the insurer shall provide the state fire marshal a copy of the information provided under subsection (a), if the notice was provided to an authorized agency other than the state fire marshal.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.253, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.139-1984, SEC.3; P.L.245-1987, SEC.17; P.L.1-2006, SEC.486.
IN Code § 27-2-13-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 13. Arson Reporting|27-2-13-4. Supplying Information to Other Authorized Agency or Insurer; Immunity From Civil or Criminal Liability

Sec. 4. (a) An authorized agency provided with information under this chapter may release or provide that information to any other authorized agency to further its investigation.(b) An insurer providing information to an authorized agency under section 3 of this chapter has the right to request and to receive from that agency relevant information. The agency shall provide the requested information within a reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the request.(c) An insurer (or a person acting on its behalf) or an authorized agency who releases or provides evidence or information under this chapter is immune from any civil or criminal liability for providing the evidence or information.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.253, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.139-1984, SEC.4.
IN Code § 27-2-13-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 13. Arson Reporting|27-2-13-5. Withholding of Insurance Proceeds; Exceptions

Sec. 5. An authorized agency that is investigating a fire believed to have been caused by arson may, in writing, order an insurer to withhold payment of the proceeds of an insurance policy on the damaged or destroyed property for up to thirty (30) days from the date of the order. The insurer may not make a payment during that time, except for payments:(1) for emergency living expenses;(2) for emergency action necessary to secure the premises;(3) necessary to prevent further damage to the premises; or(4) to a mortgagee who is not the target of investigation by the authorized agency.As added by P.L.247-1989, SEC.1.
IN Code § 27-2-14-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 14. Vehicle Theft Reporting|27-2-14-1. Definitions

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:"Authorized agency" means the state police, the prosecuting attorney responsible for prosecutions in the county where the theft occurred, or any law enforcement agency."Insurer" means an insurance company."Relevant" means information having any tendency to make the existence of any fact that is of consequence to the investigation or determination of an allegedly fraudulent vehicle theft claim more probable or less probable than it would have been without the evidence.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.246, SEC.1.
IN Code § 27-2-14-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 14. Vehicle Theft Reporting|27-2-14-2. Fraudulent Claims; Notification by Insurer

Sec. 2. If an insurer has reason to believe that a vehicle theft claim made by an insured is fraudulent, the insurer shall:(1) notify, in writing, an authorized agency of the suspected fraudulent claim; and(2) provide the agency with all material developed from the insurer's inquiry into the claim.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.246, SEC.1.
IN Code § 27-2-14-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 14. Vehicle Theft Reporting|27-2-14-3. Investigative Agencies; Disclosure of Information or Evidence by Insurer

Sec. 3. An authorized agency charged with the responsibility of investigating a vehicle theft may, in writing, require an insurer investigating that loss to release to the requesting agency any or all relevant information or evidence considered important to the authorized agency including:(1) pertinent insurance policy information relevant to the theft under investigation and any application for that policy;(2) policy premium payment records;(3) history of previous claims made by the insured; and(4) material relating to the investigation, including:(A) statements of any person;(B) proof of loss; and(C) other evidence relevant to the investigation.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.246, SEC.1.
IN Code § 27-2-14-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 14. Vehicle Theft Reporting|27-2-14-4. Release of Information to Other Agencies; Reciprocal Disclosure to Insurer; Immunity From Civil or Criminal Liability

Sec. 4. (a) An authorized agency provided with information under this chapter may release or provide that information to any other authorized agency to further its investigation.(b) An insurer providing information to an authorized agency under section 2 or section 3 of this chapter has the right to request and to receive from that agency relevant information. The agency shall provide the requested information within a reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the request.(c) An insurer (or a person acting on its behalf) or an authorized agency that releases or provides evidence or information under this chapter is immune from any civil or criminal liability for providing such evidence or information.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.246, SEC.1.
IN Code § 27-2-15-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 15. Available Insurance Proceeds Set Aside|27-2-15-1. "Available Insurance Proceeds" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "available insurance proceeds" means the proceeds payable under an insurance policy based upon a claim for damage to or loss of a building or other structure caused by fire or explosion, minus proceeds paid to:(1) the insured for emergency living expenses;(2) take emergency action necessary to secure the premises;(3) prevent further damage to the premises; or(4) a lienholder or mortgagee who is not the target of an investigation by an authorized agency (as defined in IC 27-2-13-1).As added by P.L.247-1989, SEC.2.
IN Code § 27-2-15-2.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 15. Available Insurance Proceeds Set Aside|27-2-15-2.5. "Department"

Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the department of insurance created by IC 27-1-1-1.As added by P.L.238-2013, SEC.2.
IN Code § 27-2-15-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 15. Available Insurance Proceeds Set Aside|27-2-15-3. "Enforcement Authority" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "enforcement authority" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-7-9-2.As added by P.L.247-1989, SEC.2.
IN Code § 27-2-15-3.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 15. Available Insurance Proceeds Set Aside|27-2-15-3.2. "Final Settlement"

Sec. 3.2. (a) As used in this chapter, "final settlement" means a determination:(1) of the amount owed to an insured:(A) under the building coverage part of an insurance policy issued by an insurer; and(B) for damage to or loss of a building or other structure caused by fire or explosion; and(2) made by any of the following means:(A) Acceptance of a proof of loss by the insurer.(B) Execution of a release by the named insured.(C) Acceptance of an arbitration award by the named insured and the insurer.(D) Judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.(b) The term "final settlement" does not apply to damage or loss related to contents, personal property, or another loss that is not covered under the building coverage part of an insurance policy.As added by P.L.238-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 27-2-15-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 15. Available Insurance Proceeds Set Aside|27-2-15-4. "Insurer" Defined

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "insurer" means a fire and marine insurance company, as defined in IC 27-1-2-3(u).As added by P.L.247-1989, SEC.2.
IN Code § 27-2-15-4.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 15. Available Insurance Proceeds Set Aside|27-2-15-4.2. "Municipality"

Sec. 4.2. As used in this chapter, "municipality" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-11.As added by P.L.238-2013, SEC.4.
IN Code § 27-2-15-4.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 15. Available Insurance Proceeds Set Aside|27-2-15-4.3. Application of Chapter

Sec. 4.3. (a) This chapter applies to damage to or loss of a building or structure caused by fire or explosion only if all of the following are true:(1) The municipality in which the building or structure is located is included on the list maintained by the department under section 4.4(b) of this chapter.(2) The fire or explosion occurs on or after the effective date specified by the department for the municipality under section 4.4(b) of this chapter.(3) The amount of the final settlement concerning the damage or loss exceeds seventy-five percent (75%) of available insurance proceeds.(4) If the insurer, in good faith, withheld payment under an insurance policy due to:(A) suspected arson;(B) suspected fraud; or(C) another question concerning coverage;the reason for withholding payment has been resolved and final settlement concerning the damage or loss has occurred.As added by P.L.238-2013, SEC.5.
IN Code § 27-2-15-4.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 15. Available Insurance Proceeds Set Aside|27-2-15-4.4. Municipality Election Regarding Governance by Chapter

Sec. 4.4. (a) A municipality may elect to be governed by this chapter by submitting to the department a written request. The request must:(1) be approved by adoption of an ordinance by the municipality's legislative body; and(2) contain contact information for the specific individual who will act on behalf of the enforcement authority with respect to this chapter.(b) The department shall:(1) maintain a list of all municipalities that submit a request under subsection (a), including the contact information required by subsection (a)(2);(2) specify the effective date of each addition of a municipality to the list; and(3) publish the list on an Internet web site.(c) A municipality that made an election under subsection (a) may elect to cease being governed by this chapter and may be removed from the list maintained under subsection (b) as follows:(1) The municipality shall submit to the department a written request, approved by adoption of an ordinance by the municipality's legislative body, to cease being governed by this chapter and to be removed from the list.(2) The department shall:(A) amend the list by removing the municipality;(B) specify on the amended list the effective date of the municipality's removal from the list; and(C) publish the amended list on the Internet web site described in subsection (b)(3).(d) A municipality that is governed by this chapter shall remit to the department a one (1) time fee of one hundred dollars ($100).As added by P.L.238-2013, SEC.6.
IN Code § 27-2-15-4.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 15. Available Insurance Proceeds Set Aside|27-2-15-4.5. Notice to Enforcement Authority of Existence of Policy

Sec. 4.5. (a) An insurer that:(1) issued an insurance policy that:(A) covers a building or other structure that is:(i) located in a municipality governed by this chapter; and(ii) damaged by a fire or explosion; and(B) is in effect at the time that the fire or explosion occurs; and(2) receives notice of a claim for the damage by the named insured;shall, not more than fifteen (15) days after a final settlement is reached, notify the enforcement authority of the municipality about the existence of the policy.(b) The notice to an enforcement authority required by subsection (a) must:(1) be in writing;(2) identify the insurer and state the insurer's address; and(3) identify the building or structure and state the location of the building or structure.(c) The commissioner may take action under IC 27-1-3-10 and IC 27-1-3-19 against an insurer that violates this section.As added by P.L.123-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.119-2012, SEC.159; P.L.238-2013, SEC.7.
IN Code § 27-2-15-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 15. Available Insurance Proceeds Set Aside|27-2-15-5. Evidence of Repair Contract; Set Aside of Insurance Proceeds; Amount in Escrow

Sec. 5. (a) This section does not apply to damage or loss to a building or structure described in section 4.5 of this chapter if:(1) not more than fifteen (15) days after final settlement has occurred concerning the building or structure, the named insured files with the insurer evidence of a contract to repair the building or structure; and(2) upon receipt of the evidence of a contract to repair, the insurer notifies the municipality that this section does not apply due to the existence of the evidence.(b) If:(1) the requirements of subsection (a) are not met; and(2) the enforcement authority of a municipality that receives notice from an insurer under section 4.5(a) of this chapter certifies to the insurer the amount of demolition or rehabilitation expenses that the municipality anticipates incurring or has incurred under IC 36-7-9 in connection with the building or structure;the insurer shall remit to the municipality or the enforcement authority the amount determined under subsection (d).(c) To require the remittance of money under this section, an enforcement authority must:(1) provide the certification under subsection (b) within fifteen (15) days after the enforcement authority receives notice under section 4.5(a) of this chapter; and(2) comply with subsection (d).(d) The amount that must be remitted to the municipality or the enforcement authority under subsection (b) is the lesser of:(1) ten percent (10%) of the available insurance proceeds, if any;(2) an amount equal to the amount certified; or(3) the following:(A) Seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for a residential building or structure.(B) Fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for a nonresidential building or structure.For purposes of this subsection, "a residential building or structure" means real property consisting of not more than four (4) residential units, one (1) of which is the principal place of residence of the named insured.(e) The amount remitted under this section shall be placed by the enforcement authority in an interest bearing escrow account to be administered by the enforcement authority and the municipality. The insured shall be notified by the enforcement authority of the actions taken under this section.As added by P.L.247-1989, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.123-1992, SEC.2; P.L.238-2013, SEC.8.
IN Code § 27-2-15-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 15. Available Insurance Proceeds Set Aside|27-2-15-6. Claims Against Set Aside; Use of Funds

Sec. 6. (a) Upon a judgment being rendered under IC 36-7-9-13(c) or IC 36-7-9-13(d), the municipality is entitled to the available insurance proceeds set aside only:(1) to the extent of the costs set forth in IC 36-7-9-12; and(2) for demolition and rehabilitation expenses certified under section 5(b) of this chapter.Available insurance proceeds set aside under section 5 of this chapter may not be used to pay the costs of fire service, police service, or any other service provided in the normal course of the municipality's business.(b) All claims by the municipality against the available insurance proceeds must be made within one (1) year after the date of the fire or explosion or within one (1) year after the final outcome of a case or appeal initiated under IC 36-7-9, whichever is later. Proceeds in the escrow account that are not claimed in this manner shall be paid to the insured.As added by P.L.247-1989, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.238-2013, SEC.9.
IN Code § 27-2-15-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 15. Available Insurance Proceeds Set Aside|27-2-15-7. Immunity of Insurers

Sec. 7. An insurer complying with this chapter or attempting in good faith to comply with this chapter is immune from civil and criminal liability in connection with actions taken under this chapter, and those actions, including withholding payment of any insurance proceeds under this chapter or releasing or disclosing any information under this chapter, may not be considered to violate IC 27-4-1.As added by P.L.247-1989, SEC.2.
IN Code § 27-2-15-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 15. Available Insurance Proceeds Set Aside|27-2-15-8. Satisfaction of Contractual Liability

Sec. 8. Insurance proceeds set aside in an escrow account under section 5 of this chapter shall be considered as having been paid to the insured in satisfaction of any contractual liability under the policy.As added by P.L.247-1989, SEC.2.
IN Code § 27-2-15-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 15. Available Insurance Proceeds Set Aside|27-2-15-9. Immunity

Sec. 9. The department, the commissioner and employees of the department, the state fire marshal, a deputy fire marshal, an enforcement authority, or an officer of a municipality complying with this chapter or attempting in good faith to comply with this chapter is immune from civil and criminal liability in connection with actions taken under this chapter.As added by P.L.247-1989, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.238-2013, SEC.10.
IN Code § 27-2-15-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 15. Available Insurance Proceeds Set Aside|27-2-15-10. Rules

Sec. 10. The insurance commissioner may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to implement this chapter. These rules must include a procedure for the administration of escrow accounts established under section 5 of this chapter, including the disposition of any funds in the escrow account not claimed under section 6 of this chapter.As added by P.L.247-1989, SEC.2.
IN Code § 27-2-16-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 16. Insurance Claim Form Notice|27-2-16-0.1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The addition of this chapter by P.L.193-1991 applies to policies first issued or renewed after June 30, 1991.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.427.
IN Code § 27-2-16-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 16. Insurance Claim Form Notice|27-2-16-1. Supplemental Construction of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter is supplemental to IC 27-1.As added by P.L.193-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 27-2-16-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 2. Powers and Duties of Insurers|Chapter 16. Insurance Claim Form Notice|27-2-16-2. "Insurer" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "insurer" has the meaning set forth in IC 27-1-2-3(x).As added by P.L.193-1991, SEC.1.