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Wisconsin Insurance Regulations

Consumer rights and insurance laws in Wisconsin

Overview

Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance regulates the insurance marketplace and assists consumers. Wisconsin requires uninsured motorist coverage and follows modified comparative fault rules.

Key Insurance Regulations in Wisconsin

  • Modified comparative fault — barred at 51% or more fault
  • 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury and property damage
  • Mandatory auto insurance: 25/50/10 minimum liability with uninsured motorist

Filing an Insurance Complaint in Wisconsin

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

Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance

Insurance Commissioner: Nathan Houdek

Phone: (608) 266-3585

Website: https://oci.wi.gov

File a Complaint: Consumer Complaint Portal

Diminished value claims in Wisconsin

Yes, against the at-fault driver's insurer. Wisconsin courts allow damages for value that repairs did not restore (Hellenbrand v. Hilliard, 2004), while a standard repair-or-pay policy does not owe diminished value on your own collision claim (Wildin v. American Family, 2001). You have three years to sue for property damage from a motor-vehicle accident (Wisconsin Statutes § 893.52(2)), and you recover only if your negligence is not greater than the other driver's (§ 895.045(1)).

Read the Wisconsin diminished value guide

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