INSURANCE BAD FAITH DEMAND LETTER – KENTUCKY
To: [Insurance Company Name, Claims Department Address]
From: [Insured/Claimant Name, via Counsel if applicable]
Date: [DATE]
Claim Number: [CLAIM NUMBER]
Policy Number: [POLICY NUMBER]
Insured: [INSURED NAME]
Date of Loss: [DATE OF LOSS]
1. INTRODUCTION
This letter demands immediate payment. Insurer's conduct violates Kentucky's Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act.
2. FACTUAL BACKGROUND
- Date of Loss: [DATE] — [describe loss]
- Coverage: [$LIMITS]
- Status: [Unpaid / Underpaid / Denied]
3. LEGAL BASIS – KENTUCKY BAD FAITH
KRS § 304.12-230 (Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act) prohibits unfair claim practices and provides a private right of action. Remedies include actual damages and reasonable attorney's fees.
4. DAMAGES
- Policy benefits: [$AMOUNT]
- Actual damages from delay/denial
- Attorney's fees under KRS § 304.12-235
- Costs
5. DEADLINE
[DATE – 30 days]
Signed:
[Name / Attorney]
[Contact Information]