ARKANSAS STATUTES AND CODES
§ 23-63-107 - Prompt processing of payment by insurer.
23-63-107. Prompt processing of payment by insurer.
(a) No insurer shall intentionally or unreasonably delay, for more than three (3) business days after presentment for collection, the processing of any properly executed and endorsed check or draft issued in settlement of an insurance claim.
(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that insureds or claimants shall be paid their settlement proceeds at the earliest possible time.
(c) Any insurer violating this section shall pay the insured or claimant a penalty of two hundred dollars ($200) or fifteen percent (15%) of the face amount of the check or draft, whichever is higher.
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