North Dakota law
Insurance Disputes Laws in North Dakota.
North Dakota insurance law includes the Unfair Claim Settlement Practices provisions (N.D. Cent. Code Chapter 26.1-04) with enforcement through the Insurance Department. North Dakota recognizes common-law bad faith based on breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. Punitive damages are available for particularly egregious conduct. Auto insurance is fault-based with mandatory minimum liability limits 25/50/25.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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Enumerates specific unfair claim settlement practices. Enforcement through the ND Insurance Department.
North Dakota recognizes common-law bad faith based on breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. Punitive damages available for particularly egregious conduct.
North Dakota requires UM coverage; UIM optional. Minimum limits match liability (25/50).
North Dakota is a no-fault auto insurance state. Basic PIP provides $30,000 per person for medical, lost wages, and related costs. Tort suits for pain and suffering limited by verbal threshold (death, serious permanent disability, or $2,500+ medical expenses).
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