An Act appointing temporary qualified appraisers for damage covered by auto insurance policies
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create a system for temporarily appointing qualified appraisers to assess damage to vehicles covered by auto insurance policies. The goal is to ensure timely and accurate evaluations when certified appraisers are unavailable, particularly in emergency situations. It aims to streamline the claims process and reduce delays for policyholders. This legislation is similar to previous proposals regarding temporary appraisal licensing.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for appointing temporary qualified appraisers.
- Appraisers would be authorized to assess damage to vehicles.
- The appointment would be for damage covered by auto insurance policies.
- The program would be designed to operate during times of appraisal shortage.
- Appraisers would need to meet certain qualifications.
- The bill references previous similar legislation.
Who is affected
- Auto insurance policyholders
- Auto insurance companies
- Appraisers
- The Massachusetts Department of Insurance
- Motor vehicle owners
Notable changes
- Creates a temporary appraisal system.
- Builds upon previous attempts to address appraisal shortages.
- Does not establish permanent licensing requirements for these temporary appraisers.
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