h_fin_2018a_2018-03-19t13:37:28z3 Hearing Summary

Representative J. Becker, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1153, which addresses situations in which an insurer and an insured disagree over the value of a loss under an insurance contract and specifies how this is to be handled by appraisers and umpires.  The bill sponsor responded to committee questions.

Reverend Brad Strait, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Kelly Campbell, representing the Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America, testified in opposition to the bill and responded to committee questions.

Mr. John Sands, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill and responded to committee questions.

Mr. Berrick Abramson and Ms. Carrie Steele, representing themselves, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee questions.

Mr. Christopher Mammel, representing himself, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee questions. Representative Becker also responded to committee questions.

Representative Becker made closing remarks on the bill.