Arizona Insurance Regulations
Consumer rights and insurance laws in Arizona
Overview
Arizona's Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions regulates insurance markets and protects consumers. Arizona uses a pure comparative negligence system, meaning you can recover damages even if mostly at fault, reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
Key Insurance Regulations in Arizona
- Pure comparative negligence state
- 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury and property damage
- Mandatory auto insurance: 25/50/15 minimum liability
Filing an Insurance Complaint in Arizona
If you believe your insurance company has acted unfairly or violated Arizona insurance laws, you can file a complaint with the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. The department investigates consumer complaints and can take enforcement action against insurers that violate state regulations.
Before filing a complaint, make sure you have documented all communication with your insurance company, including claim numbers, dates, and the names of representatives you've spoken with. The Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions typically responds to complaints within 30 days.
Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions
Insurance Commissioner: Evan Daniels
Phone: (602) 364-3100
Website: https://difi.az.gov
File a Complaint: Consumer Complaint Portal
Diminished value claims in Arizona
Yes. Arizona courts allow the owner of a negligently damaged car to recover the cost of repair plus any proven loss in market value that remains after repairs, and Oliver v. Henry (Ariz. Ct. App. 2011) held you do not have to sell the car to prove it. You have two years to sue for injury to property (A.R.S. § 12-542), and Arizona's pure comparative fault rule (A.R.S. § 12-2505) reduces your recovery by your share of fault rather than barring it.
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