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Order 22-0548
Order Summary
$30,000 fine levied by failing to conduct the handling of a claim, constituted bad faith and violated the Washington Insurance Fair Claims Act. In unfair trade practices the Company has multiple violations of RCW 48.30.010(1), WAC 284-30-330(2), WAC 284-30-330(3), WAC 284 30 360(3), WAC 284-30-380(3), 1 violation of WAC 284-30-330(7), WAC 284-30-330(9), WAC 284-30-370 and 2 violations of WAC 284-30-330(16) and WAC 284-30-360(4), justifying the imposition of a fine under RCW 48.05.185.
Entities Named in the Order
Entity Name
Location
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
WILKES BARRE, PA
Order Documents
Order Type
Issue Date
Effective Date
Consent Order with Fine
09/15/2022
10/07/2022
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