Montana § 33-4-411 Arbitration -- Committee -- Compensation

Montana Statutes

§ 33-4-411 — Arbitration -- Committee -- Compensation

Montana § 33-4-411

Title 33INSURANCE AND INSURANCE COMPANIES

Ch. 4FARM MUTUAL INSURERS

Part 4Finance

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Mont. Code Ann. § 33-4-411 (2026).

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33-4-411 . Arbitration -- committee -- compensation.

(1)If any insurer's adjuster and a claimant fail to agree as to the amount of the insured loss or damage sustained by the claimant and if provided for in the insurer's bylaws, the matter must be submitted to three persons as a committee of reference. One member must be selected by the claimant, one by the insurer, and the third by the other two members, all of whom must be sworn to a faithful and impartial investigation and award.

(2)The committee of reference has authority to examine witnesses and determine all matters in dispute. The decision or award of the committee must be made in writing to the secretary of the insurer. If it relates to any claimed loss or damage to a crop, the decision or award may not be made until after maturi

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33-4-411 . Arbitration -- committee -- compensation. (1) If any insurer's adjuster and a claimant fail to agree as to the amount of the insured loss or damage sustained by the claimant and if provided for in the insurer's bylaws, the matter must be submitted to three persons as a committee of reference. One member must be selected by the claimant, one by the insurer, and the third by the other two members, all of whom must be sworn to a faithful and impartial investigation and award.
(2) The committee of reference has authority to examine witnesses and determine all matters in dispute. The decision or award of the committee must be made in writing to the secretary of the insurer. If it relates to any claimed loss or damage to a crop, the decision or award may not be made until after maturity of the crop. The decision or award of the committee is final and binding upon all parties unless an interested party appeals to the court within 30 days after the decision or award.
(3) The compensation of each member of any committee must be at the rate of $10 per day for each day of service in the discharge of duties. The compensation must be paid by the claimant unless the award of the committee exceeds the sum offered by the insurer in settlement of the claim, in which case the compensation must be paid by the insurer.