Missouri § 385.060 - Reporting and settlement of claims — who may adjust claims.
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§ 385.060. Reporting and settlement of claims — who may adjust claims.
1. All claims shall be promptly reported to the insurer or its designated claims representative, and the insurer shall maintain adequate claim files. All claims shall be settled promptly and in accordance with the terms of the insurance contract.
2. All claims shall be paid 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 the claimant to one specified.
3. No plan or arrangement shall be used whereby any person, firm or corporation other than the insurer or its designated claims representative shall be authorized to settle or adjust claims. The creditor shall not be designated as claims representative for the insurer in adjusting claims.
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(L. 1977 H.B. 610 § 11)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 385.060 cover?
Section 385.060 ("Reporting and settlement of claims — who may adjust claims.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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