What happens if an insurance company fails to act in good faith?

In Arizona, insurance companies are required to act in good faith when it comes to handling claims. This means they must investigate the claim properly, process it quickly, and pay out the claim based on the terms of the policy. If an insurance company fails to act in good faith, it means that they are not treating the insured fairly or following their policy terms. This is called bad faith insurance. If an insurance company fails to act in good faith, the insured has the right to file a bad faith insurance claim. This type of claim is often used when an insurance company does not provide the coverage that it has promised. The claim can seek compensation for the damages the insured has incurred due to the insurance company’s bad faith. In Arizona, an insured can sue in civil court if the insurance company fails to act in good faith. If a court finds that the insurance company did act in bad faith, they may award damages to the insured. These damages can include medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. Insurance companies must act in good faith in order to give their customers the coverage they expect when they purchased the policy. If they fail to act in good faith, the insured has the right to seek compensation for their damages.

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