Kentucky Insurance Regulations
Consumer rights and insurance laws in Kentucky
Overview
Kentucky Department of Insurance oversees one of the few choice no-fault states, where drivers can elect no-fault PIP coverage or retain the right to sue under tort. The state also has a notably short 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury.
Key Insurance Regulations in Kentucky
- Choice no-fault state — drivers choose between no-fault and tort
- Pure comparative fault for tort claims
- 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury, 2 years for property damage
- Mandatory auto insurance: 25/50/25 minimum liability with PIP
Filing an Insurance Complaint in Kentucky
If you believe your insurance company has acted unfairly or violated Kentucky insurance laws, you can file a complaint with the Kentucky Department of Insurance. 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 Kentucky Department of Insurance typically responds to complaints within 30 days.
Kentucky Department of Insurance
Insurance Commissioner: Sharon P. Clark
Phone: (502) 564-3630
Website: https://insurance.ky.gov
File a Complaint: Consumer Complaint Portal
Diminished value claims in Kentucky
Yes. In Kentucky you can claim diminished value from the at-fault driver's insurer, and the state's own claim-settlement regulation (806 KAR 12:095) measures a third-party vehicle loss as the drop in fair market value from just before to just after the crash. You have two years to sue for damage to personal property (KRS 413.125). Kentucky uses pure comparative fault, so partial fault reduces your recovery instead of barring it.
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