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Insurance Disputes Laws in Arkansas.

Arkansas insurance disputes can involve denied claims, bad-faith refusal to pay, coverage fights, and regulatory complaints. Insurance regulation lives in Title 23 of the Arkansas Code and is enforced by the Arkansas Insurance Department. Arkansas courts recognize a tort of bad faith against insurers who act with dishonest purpose or reckless disregard of a policyholder’s rights.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Key Arkansas Statutes

Arkansas Insurance CodeArk. Code Ann. tit. 23

Title 23 governs insurance regulation in Arkansas, including licensing, required policy provisions, unfair claims practices, and Arkansas Insurance Department authority.

Common-Law Insurance Bad FaithArkansas common law

Arkansas recognizes a tort cause of action for an insurer’s bad-faith refusal to pay a first-party claim when the insurer engages in conduct that is dishonest, malicious, or oppressive.

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