Statutes,Regulations & Court Cases

Arizona Statutes

Your go-to resource for Arizona-specific insurance statutes and regulations. Review key laws, compliance requirements, and regulatory guidance that impact independent insurance agencies. To research the complete list of statutes, visit Arizona Revised Statutes

**Most Insurance Laws are in Title 20, Workers Compensation in Title 23, and Transportation Issues in Title 28

Agency/Producer Obligation to Notify ADOI of Criminal Actions

Report of Actions – ARS 20-301

License Denial, Suspension or Revocation; Civil Penalty – ARS 20-295

Application for License (Need to Report Criminal Actions) –  ARS 20-285

Auto Statutes

  • Cell Phone Use While Operating a Vehicle ARS 28-914
  • Charging Fees – ARS 20-465
  • Glass No Deductible – ARS 20-264
  • Grace Period (Period of time for premium payment to be received by insurance carrier) – ARS 20-1632.01
  • ID Cards (Insurance identification cards; documentary evidence; exception) – ARS 28-4133
  • Limits of Liability (Commercial Auto) – ARS 28-4033
  • Mandatory Auto Insurance Law – ARS 28-4135
  • Monthly Premium (Fees) – ARS 20-267
  • Non-Cancellation Law – Personal Auto Provisions Including Issues of Excluding DriversARS 20-1631
  • Policy Requirements for Motor Vehicles – ARS 28-4009
  • Private Passenger Auto Definition – ARS 20-117
  • Rate Increase Prohibited (Not At Fault Accidents) – ARS 20-263
  • Uninsured/Underinsured Law – ARS 20-259.01

Binders

Commercial Policies

Non-Cancellation Law 

Countersignature of Agent or Brokers

Dog Breed Prohibition on Homeowners and Renters Insurance 

  • Prohibiting Insurance Companies from underwriting and rating based solely on the breed  ARS 20-1510

Electronic or Internet Delivery of Insurance Policies

  • Electronic Communications and Records; Applicability; Definitions – ARS 20-239
  • Electronic Posting of Policies; Definitions – ARS 20-240

Exclusive Agent 

  • Prohibiting Insurance Companies from Appointing Exclusive Agents for Certain Policies – ARS 20-460

Homeowners – Dwelling Insurance 

Non-Cancellation Law 

Licensing

Liquor Liability

Misquotes

Mortgage Companies

Rebates

  • Rebates on Insurance Premium or Commission – ARS 20-452

Surplus Lines 

  • Surplus Lines: Brokers – ARS 20-407
  • Surplus Lines License Examination – ARS 20-411
  • Licensing of Mexican Insurance Surplus Lines Broker – ARS 20-411.01
  • Required Reports Filed by Surplus Lines Brokers – ARS 20-408
  • Recognized Surplus Lines  ARS 20-409
  • Validity of Surplus Lines Insurance: Disclosure; Policy Fees – ARS 20-410 
  • Statement of Tax Filings – ARS 20-415
  • Tax on Surplus Lines  ARS 20-416

Trade Secrets

  • Theft of Trade Secrets; Classification; Definition – ARS 13-1820

Trust Accounts

  • License Denial, Suspension or Revocation; Civil Penalty – ARS 20-295 A, 4

Workers Compensation Insurance 

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI)


Insurance Regulatory Bulletins

The Arizona DIFI periodically issues regulatory bulletins to facilitate industry compliance with regulatory requirements. Review active bulletins and alerts at the link below


Additional Links for DIFI:


Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions
100 North 15th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Insurance Division: (602) 364-3100


ARIZONA COURT CASES


Certificates of Insurance

Insurance Agents owe no duty to third-party recipients of properly written “additional insured” certificates of liability coverage.
KB Home vs. Charter Oak Arizona Court of Appeals Decision

Changes in Data Before Policy Issuance

Impact of changes in underwriting data which occurs between original application and policy issuance.
Valley Farms vs. Transcontinental Insurance Company

Construction Defect

Definition of Occurrence – Trigger of Coverage
Lennar vs. Auto-Owners Insurance Company

Diminution of Value

In July 2011, the Arizona Court of Appeals (Division One) ruled that the loss of resale value of a vehicle resulting from an accident is recoverable in third-party claims.  (This discussion of Diminution in Value Claims is applicable only in liability losses – not first party collision claims.)  In Oliver v. Henry (1 CA-CV 10-0701), the Appeals Court recognized “Diminution in Value” as the measure of damages the difference in the value of the property immediately before the accident and the value of the vehicle immediately after the vehicle’s repair.
Oliver vs. Henry
What is Diminution in Value Claim and is the Owner of a Vehicle Entitled to that Damage?

Family Purpose Doctrine

In-Depth Article from attorney Lucas N. Frank that sites multiple court cases such as: Brown v. Stogdill, Siverson v. Martori, Hansen v. Oakley, Pesqueria v. Talbot, Dunn v. Caylor, Platt v. Gould, Jacobson v. Superior Court, and Country Mutual Insurance Company v. Hartley.
Family Purpose Doctrine

Garage Loaner Vehicles

Article from attorneys Les S. Tuskai & William G. Caravetta of Jones, Skelton & Hochuli Law Firm
Primary vs. Excess Liability Coverage on Garage Loaner Vehicles Beware!

Benefit Exclusion

Withholding Benefits for Testing Positive for Drugs and Alcohol is Unconstitutional
Grammatico & Komalestewa vs. Industrial Commission et al