California Department of Insurance

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    Company Profile

    Company Complaints

    Company Complaints

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    Company Complaints

    Company Complaints

    • FINANCIAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
    • 200 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601

    • 800-777-4342

    Company Performance

    Company Performance

    In compliance with California Insurance Code § 12921.1, the California Department of Insurance conducted a Consumer Complaint Study of all admitted insurance carriers. The company performance table provides the complaints determined by the department to require that corrective action be taken against the insurer, or leading to insurer compromise, or other remedy for the complainant, those that are found to be without merit, those with other outcomes, and justified complaints. Justified complaints often require additional review, as violations of California insurance laws may exist.

    Company Performance Report

    YearClosed Complaints (TOTAL of Categories 1-3)
    Category 1: Complaints found to require corrective action, leading to insurer compromise, or other remedy for the complainant.
    Category 2: Complaints found to be without Merit
    Category 3: Complaints with Other Outcomes
    Category 4: Justified Complaints
    2021278128609035
    20203261367811241

    Violation Study

    Violation Study

    The following table represents number and type of violations found, by reference to the line of insurance and law allegedly violated

    Violation Study Report

    YearLine of CoverageLawSectionSummarized Description of Law# of Alleged Violations
    2022AutomobileCCR2694a5Failed to respond or did not provide a complete response2
    2022AutomobileCCR2695.7(h)Must pay within 30 calendar days of accepting claim-exceptions apply- see Regulations.1
    2022AutomobileCIC790.03h3Failing to adopt & implement standards for the prompt investigation & processing of claims12
    2022AutomobileCCR2694a3In contravention of own rules, policies, procedures, guidelines1
    2022AutomobileCCR2695.7(f)Insurer shall provide written notice 60 days before expiration of statute of limitations. 30 days prior for UM claim.1
    2022AutomobileCCR2632.13(e)An insurer shall diligently pursue a thorough, fair, and objective investigation before determining fault1
    2022AutomobileCCR2695.8(i)Any betterment/depreciation deduction must be documented and measurable. Adjustment applies to parts subject to repair or replace.1
    2022AutomobileCCR2695.7(g)Cannot attempt settlement with unreasonably low offers. See subsections 1-7.1
    2022AutomobileCIC880Failure of insurer to use own name4
    2022AutomobileCCR2695.7(k)(1)For suspected fraudulent claim, time frame in 2695.7(c)(1) is extended to 80 days. Details in Regulation.1
    2022AutomobileCCR2695.7(d)Insurer shall conduct a thorough, fair and objective investigation. Cannot seek unnecessary information from claimant.1
    2022AutomobileCIC790.03h1Misrepresenting facts or policy provisions.2
    2022AutomobileCCR2695.7(b)(1)Must deny all claims in writing. Must cite statute, applicable law or policy provision on 1st party claims.3
    2022AutomobileCCR2695.7(b)(3)Must notify claimant that claim denial can be reviewed by the California Department of Insurance.2
    2022AutomobileCCR2695.7(c)(1)Must notify in writing every 30 calendar days if more time is required to investigate claim.8
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    Comparison Data

    Comparison Data

    The information below is for complaints closed during the study period for this insurance company. The table provides the Justified Complaint Ratio, Market Share, Complaint Share, and Index for this company, grouped by the line of coverage the company was authorized to sell in this study period.

    Comparison Data Report

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