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Ohio Insurance Regulations

Consumer rights and insurance laws in Ohio

Overview

Ohio Department of Insurance oversees one of the largest insurance markets in the Midwest. Ohio uses modified comparative fault and has a 2-year statute of limitations, requiring prompt action from claimants.

Key Insurance Regulations in Ohio

  • Modified comparative fault — barred at 51% or more fault
  • 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury and property damage
  • Mandatory auto insurance: 25/50/25 minimum liability

Filing an Insurance Complaint in Ohio

If you believe your insurance company has acted unfairly or violated Ohio insurance laws, you can file a complaint with the Ohio 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 Ohio Department of Insurance typically responds to complaints within 30 days.

Ohio Department of Insurance

Insurance Commissioner: Judith L. French

Phone: (800) 686-1526

Website: https://insurance.ohio.gov

File a Complaint: Consumer Complaint Portal

Diminished value claims in Ohio

Yes. Ohio courts allow an owner to recover the cost of repairs plus the loss in value that remains after repairs, as long as the total does not exceed the drop in market value caused by the crash (Rakich v. Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, 2007). You have two years to sue for injury to personal property (Ohio Revised Code § 2305.10(A)). Ohio uses modified comparative fault: you can recover if your fault is not greater than the combined fault of the others, reduced by your share.

Read the Ohio diminished value guide

Insurance Claim Guides for Ohio

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