state_legiscan_drain · RI
Requires an insurance company to directly pay the insured's chosen appraiser and the umpire appraiser, if applicable, upon receipt of a "direction to pay" executed by an insured or claimant.
June 6, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would require insurance companies in Rhode Island to directly pay the appraiser chosen by the insured or claimant, as well as the umpire appraiser, upon receiving a signed 'direction to pay' from the insured or claimant. This changes current practice where the insured may have to pay the appraiser first and seek reimbursement.
Source: https://status.rilegislature.gov/
Common questions
- What does "Requires an insurance company to directly pay the insured's chosen appraiser and the umpire appraiser, if applicable, upon receipt of a "direction to pay" executed by an insured or claimant." cover?
- If enacted, this bill would require insurance companies in Rhode Island to directly pay the appraiser chosen by the insured or claimant, as well as the…
- When was it published?
- It was published on June 6, 2026.