Insurance & Auto Accident Arbitration
Insurance policies often use arbitration (or appraisal) to resolve coverage and valuation disputes — uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, property damage, and bad-faith fights. Insurers also arbitrate claims against each other through inter-company arbitration.
Appraisal decides only the amount of loss; arbitration can decide liability and coverage too. If your car-accident or insurance claim is headed to arbitration, understanding which process applies — and its deadlines — is critical.
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Insurance & Auto Accident Arbitration — questions answered
How does insurance arbitration work?
The policyholder and insurer (or two insurers) submit a coverage or valuation dispute to a neutral arbitrator, who hears evidence and issues a decision. Many auto policies require it for uninsured/underinsured motorist claims.
What's the difference between appraisal and arbitration?
Appraisal resolves only the amount of a loss, using appraisers and an umpire. Arbitration is broader — it can decide liability and coverage, not just value.
Why is my car accident claim going to arbitration?
Because your policy or the parties' agreement requires disputed claims — often uninsured/underinsured motorist or damage valuation — to be arbitrated instead of litigated.
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