Facts to Know about the Insurance Fair Conduct Act
What should you know about the Insurance Fair Conduct Act? Unless you have recently filed a claim with an insurance company, you may be unaware of the Act (IFCA). The IFCA took effect December 2007 here in Washington, and it is designed to protect policyholders when their insurance company unfairly or unjustly denies their insurance…
Steps to Completing a 20-Day IFCA Notification for a Lawsuit
What are the steps to completing a 20-day IFCA notification for a lawsuit? To file an IFCA (Insurance Fair Conduct Act) claim, you must provide your notice of intent. The notice of intent tells the insurance company as well as the OIC (Office of the Insurance Commissioner) that you will file your lawsuit within a…
Understanding IFCA and Bad Faith Claims
What are the keys to understanding IFCA and bad faith claims? If your insurance company denies a claim for benefits, and you are legally entitled to those benefits, then you may have the opportunity to file a Bad Faith Claim against the insurance company. Understanding the IFCA The Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA) is legislation…
Things to Know About IFCA
There are things to know about IFCA. If you have never heard about IFCA, then you may be confused to find that it plays a critical role in your insurance claims. Washington’s Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA) creates strict rules of conduct for insurers, but also those who deal with insurance companies operating in the…