PENNSYLVANIA AUTO INSURANCE GUIDE
Pennsylvania Claims Handling, Bad Faith, §8371 & Fair Claims Practices
Pennsylvania recognizes a statutory bad-faith remedy for insurer conduct toward insureds. This guide will address claim investigation, communication, coverage decisions, settlement conduct, 42 Pa.C.S. §8371, punitive damages, interest, attorney fees, regulatory fair-claims standards, and related remedies.
Publication review note — September 17, 2026. Verify current §8371 authority, Unfair Insurance Practices Act provisions, regulations, evidentiary standards, and controlling appellate decisions before publication.
VictimsGuide 