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The Faster & Fairer Bill
Insurance claim arbitration gets faster and fairer in Rhode Island
Strengthens consumer protections in insurance claims by improving the fairness and timeliness of arbitration and appraisal proceedings, and preventing insurers from delaying or obstructing the dispute resolution process.
Good for everyday people ·
The bill would make insurance claim arbitration quicker and more fair, and stop insurers from dragging out the process.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If passed, policyholders could get their claims settled faster, avoiding long waits and unfair outcomes; insurers would have to follow clear timelines, which helps people now while the bill is being debated.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill aims to improve fairness and timeliness of arbitration and appraisal.
- Bill seeks to prevent insurers from delaying dispute resolution.
- Introduced in Rhode Island House and referred to House Corporations committee.
- Committee held the measure for further study.
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