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Insurance Disputes Laws in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin insurance is regulated by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) under Wis. Stat. chs. 600–655. Wisconsin recognizes common-law insurance bad faith as an intentional tort (Anderson v. Continental Insurance Co., 1978 — a leading case nationally). Wisconsin's first-party bad-faith tort supports compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees in appropriate cases. Wisconsin is a traditional fault (tort) auto-insurance state, with mandatory minimum liability and UM coverage.

Last verified: 2026-04-20

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Key Wisconsin Statutes

Wisconsin Insurance CodeWis. Stat. chs. 600–655

Wisconsin's principal insurance framework — covering licensing, market conduct, rating, and policy requirements.

Uninsured Motorist CoverageWis. Stat. § 632.32

Wisconsin requires uninsured-motorist coverage on all auto policies. UIM coverage is optional.

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Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance

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