Deceptive Practices Of In Nevada
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(a) Misrepresenting to insureds or claimants pertinent facts or insurance policy provisions relating to any coverage at issue. (b) Failing to acknowledge and act reasonably promptly upon communications with respect to claims arising under insurance policies.
It is illegal in Nevada to disseminate or distribute false or misleading advertising under NRS 207.171. Being sued and/or convicted of false or misleading advertising have both civil and criminal consequences.
Insurance companies may engage in four main types of unfair claims settlement practices. These include misrepresentation or alteration, unreasonable requirements, timeliness issues, and lack of due diligence.
Nevada's version of the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act is unique. It grants first-party claimants a private right of action to enforce violations and allows recovery of damages arising therefrom.
Acts deemed as unfair generally fit into mistreatment or alteration, timeliness issues, unreasonable requirements, and lack of due diligence. In fact, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has a model for unfair claims practice legislation that requires claims to be fairly handled.
Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The Federal Trade Commission will investigate a company if it knows about wrongdoing. In order for it to know, people need to file complaints.
Nevada has a False Claims Act (FCA) under NRS 357. FCA cases can be brought by whistleblowers that have identified fraudulent practices resulting in false claims made to a State or local government, which includes Nevada Medicaid.
Nevada Consumer Affairs: The Office of Nevada Consumer Affairs investigates consumer complaints pertaining to deceptive and fraudulent business practices.
