18 May 2021
The Bird is the Word: Determination Letter Required Language State Law Survey
Learn about the specific statutory language that may be required for an insurer’s determination letter denying coverage with this 50-state survey. Includes standards courts use to determine if a denial letter was proper, and cites to applicable statutes and case law.
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