Bill > S2312

This bill strengthens consumer protections in insurance claims by improving the fairness and timeliness of arbitration and appraisal proceedings, which are methods for resolving disputes outside of court. Specifically, it allows courts to appoint arbitrators, appraisers, or umpires if a party fails to make a required appointment or causes unreasonable delays, ensuring that these dispute resolution processes can move forward without prejudice to the party that has complied with the agreement. Additionally, the bill shortens the time limit for serving notice of a motion to vacate, modify, or correct an arbitration award from sixty days to thirty days after the award is filed or delivered, aiming to prevent insurers from delaying or obstructing the dispute resolution process and providing an equitable remedy to aggrieved parties.

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