Missouri Approves Bill to Protect Consumers from ‘Storm Chasers’

Friday, May 6th, 2011 Auto Fraud Liability Property

Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that proponents say will help protect homeowners from unscrupulous contractors. Senate Bill 101 bars contractors who fix roofs or do other exterior repairs from offering to pay a homeowner’s insurance deductible as an incentive to be hired. Contractors would also be barred from representing or negotiating on a homeowner’s behalf for insurance claims. Supporters say the legislation is particularly timely because of damage to Missouri homes from recent tornadoes, hailstorms and other disasters.

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http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2011/05/05/197402.htm

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