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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

State law

Key North Dakota Statutes

Unfair Claim Settlement PracticesN.D. Cent. Code § 26.1-04-03

Enumerates specific unfair claim settlement practices. Enforcement through the ND Insurance Department.

Common-Law Bad FaithCorwin Chrysler-Plymouth v. Westchester Fire Ins. Co., 279 N.W.2d 638 (N.D. 1979)

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.

Uninsured / Underinsured MotoristN.D. Cent. Code § 26.1-40-15

North Dakota requires UM coverage; UIM optional. Minimum limits match liability (25/50).

No-Fault (PIP) SystemN.D. Cent. Code Chapter 26.1-41

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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