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UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE

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AMENDMENTS

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2013 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Lyle W. Hillyard

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House Sponsor: Jack R. Draxler

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             8      LONG TITLE
             9      General Description:
             10          This bill modifies the Insurance Code by amending provisions relating to uninsured and
             11      underinsured motorist coverage.
             12      Highlighted Provisions:
             13          This bill:
             14          .    amends the acknowledgment form requirements for a named insured to sign to
             15      reject the statutory minimum of uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage or
             16      purchase coverage in a lesser amount;
             17          .    makes the acknowledgment form requirement retroactive for any claim arising on or
             18      after January 1, 2001, for which, as of May 14, 2013, an insured has not made a
             19      written demand for arbitration or filed a complaint in a court of competent
             20      jurisdiction;
             21          .    provides that any selection or rejection of uninsured or underinsured motorist
             22      coverage continues for that issuer of the liability coverage until the insured requests,
             23      in writing, a change of uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage from that
             24      liability insurer;
             25          .    amends the Rules of Civil Procedure that an arbitration shall comply with when
             26      arbitrating a claim that is brought by a named insured or a covered person and is
             27      asserted against the covered person's uninsured or underinsured motorist carrier;
             28          .    requires a covered person to disclose all material information, other than rebuttal
             29      evidence, within 30 days after a covered person elects to submit a claim for


             30      uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage benefits to binding arbitration or files litigation;
             31      and
             32          .    makes technical corrections.
             33      Money Appropriated in this Bill:
             34          None
             35      Other Special Clauses:
             36          None
             37      Utah Code Sections Affected:
             38      AMENDS:
             39          31A-22-305, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2012, Chapter 283
             40          31A-22-305.3, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2012, Chapter 283
             41     
             42      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             43          Section 1. Section 31A-22-305 is amended to read:
             44           31A-22-305. Uninsured motorist coverage.
             45          (1) As used in this section, "covered persons" includes:
             46          (a) the named insured;
             47          (b) persons related to the named insured by blood, marriage, adoption, or guardianship,
             48      who are residents of the named insured's household, including those who usually make their
             49      home in the same household but temporarily live elsewhere;
             50          (c) any person occupying or using a motor vehicle:
             51          (i) referred to in the policy; or
             52          (ii) owned by a self-insured; and
             53          (d) any person who is entitled to recover damages against the owner or operator of the
             54      uninsured or underinsured motor vehicle because of bodily injury to or death of persons under
             55      Subsection (1)(a), (b), or (c).
             56          (2) As used in this section, "uninsured motor vehicle" includes:
             57          (a) (i) a motor vehicle, the operation, maintenance, or use of which is not covered


             58      under a liability policy at the time of an injury-causing occurrence; or
             59          (ii) (A) a motor vehicle covered with lower liability limits than required by Section
             60      31A-22-304 ; and
             61          (B) the motor vehicle described in Subsection (2)(a)(ii)(A) is uninsured to the extent of
             62      the deficiency;
             63          (b) an unidentified motor vehicle that left the scene of an accident proximately caused
             64      by the motor vehicle operator;
             65          (c) a motor vehicle covered by a liability policy, but coverage for an accident is
             66      disputed by the liability insurer for more than 60 days or continues to be disputed for more than
             67      60 days; or
             68          (d) (i) an insured motor vehicle if, before or after the accident, the liability insurer of
             69      the motor vehicle is declared insolvent by a court of competent jurisdiction; and
             70          (ii) the motor vehicle described in Subsection (2)(d)(i) is uninsured only to the extent
             71      that the claim against the insolvent insurer is not paid by a guaranty association or fund.
             72          (3) Uninsured motorist coverage under Subsection 31A-22-302 (1)(b) provides
             73      coverage for covered persons who are legally entitled to recover damages from owners or
             74      operators of uninsured motor vehicles because of bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death.
             75          (4) (a) For new policies written on or after January 1, 2001, the limits of uninsured
             76      motorist coverage shall be equal to the lesser of the limits of the named insured's motor vehicle
             77      liability coverage or the maximum uninsured motorist coverage limits available by the insurer
             78      under the named insured's motor vehicle policy, unless a named insured rejects or purchases
             79      coverage in a lesser amount by signing an acknowledgment form that:
             80          (i) is filed with the department;
             81          (ii) is provided by the insurer;
             82          (iii) waives the higher coverage;
             83          (iv) [reasonably explains the purpose of] need only state in this or similar language that
             84      uninsured motorist coverage provides benefits or protection to you and other covered persons
             85      for bodily injury resulting from an accident caused by the fault of another party where the other


             86      party has no liability insurance; and
             87          (v) discloses the additional premiums required to purchase uninsured motorist
             88      coverage with limits equal to the lesser of the limits of the named insured's motor vehicle
             89      liability coverage or the maximum uninsured motorist coverage limits available by the insurer
             90      under the named insured's motor vehicle policy.
             91          (b) Any selection or rejection under this Subsection (4) continues for that issuer of the
             92      liability coverage until the insured requests, in writing, a change of uninsured motorist
             93      coverage from that liability insurer.
             94          (c) (i) Subsections (4)(a) and (b) apply retroactively to any claim arising on or after
             95      January 1, 2001, for which, as of May 14, 2013, an insured has not made a written demand for
             96      arbitration or filed a complaint in a court of competent jurisdiction.
             97          (ii) The Legislature finds that the retroactive application of Subsections (4)(a) and (b)
             98      clarifies legislative intent and does not enlarge, eliminate, or destroy vested rights.
             99          [(b)] (d) For purposes of this Subsection (4), "new policy" means:
             100          (i) any policy that is issued which does not include a renewal or reinstatement of an
             101      existing policy; or
             102          (ii) a change to an existing policy that results in:
             103          (A) a named insured being added to or deleted from the policy; or
             104          (B) a change in the limits of the named insured's motor vehicle liability coverage.
             105          [(c)] (e) (i) As used in this Subsection (4)[(c)](e), "additional motor vehicle" means a
             106      change that increases the total number of vehicles insured by the policy, and does not include
             107      replacement, substitute, or temporary vehicles.
             108          (ii) The adding of an additional motor vehicle to an existing personal lines or
             109      commercial lines policy does not constitute a new policy for purposes of Subsection
             110      (4)[(b)](d).
             111          (iii) If an additional motor vehicle is added to a personal lines policy where uninsured
             112      motorist coverage has been rejected, or where uninsured motorist limits are lower than the
             113      named insured's motor vehicle liability limits, the insurer shall provide a notice to a named


             114      insured within 30 days that:
             115          (A) [reasonably] in the same manner as described in Subsection (4)(a)(iv), explains the
             116      purpose of uninsured motorist coverage; and
             117          (B) encourages the named insured to contact the insurance company or insurance
             118      producer for quotes as to the additional premiums required to purchase uninsured motorist
             119      coverage with limits equal to the lesser of the limits of the named insured's motor vehicle
             120      liability coverage or the maximum uninsured motorist coverage limits available by the insurer
             121      under the named insured's motor vehicle policy.
             122          [(d)] (f) A change in policy number resulting from any policy change not identified
             123      under Subsection (4)[(b)](d)(ii) does not constitute a new policy.
             124          [(e)] (g) (i) Subsection (4)[(b)](d) applies retroactively to any claim arising on or after
             125      January 1, 2001, for which, as of May 1, 2012, an insured has not made a written demand for
             126      arbitration or filed a complaint in a court of competent jurisdiction.
             127          (ii) The Legislature finds that the retroactive application of Subsection (4):
             128          (A) does not enlarge, eliminate, or destroy vested rights; and
             129          (B) clarifies legislative intent.
             130          [(f)] (h) A self-insured, including a governmental entity, may elect to provide
             131      uninsured motorist coverage in an amount that is less than its maximum self-insured retention
             132      under Subsections (4)(a) and (5)(a) by issuing a declaratory memorandum or policy statement
             133      from the chief financial officer or chief risk officer that declares the:
             134          (i) self-insured entity's coverage level; and
             135          (ii) process for filing an uninsured motorist claim.
             136          [(g)] (i) Uninsured motorist coverage may not be sold with limits that are less than the
             137      minimum bodily injury limits for motor vehicle liability policies under Section 31A-22-304 .
             138          [(h)] (j) The acknowledgment under Subsection (4)(a) continues for that issuer of the
             139      uninsured motorist coverage until the named insured requests, in writing, different uninsured
             140      motorist coverage from the insurer.
             141          [(i)] (k) (i) In conjunction with the first two renewal notices sent after January 1, 2001,


             142      for policies existing on that date, the insurer shall disclose in the same medium as the premium
             143      renewal notice, an explanation of:
             144          (A) the purpose of uninsured motorist coverage in the same manner as described in
             145      Subsection (4)(a)(iv); and
             146          (B) a disclosure of the additional premiums required to purchase uninsured motorist
             147      coverage with limits equal to the lesser of the limits of the named insured's motor vehicle
             148      liability coverage or the maximum uninsured motorist coverage limits available by the insurer
             149      under the named insured's motor vehicle policy.
             150          (ii) The disclosure required under Subsection (4)[(i)](k)(i) shall be sent to all named
             151      insureds that carry uninsured motorist coverage limits in an amount less than the named
             152      insured's motor vehicle liability policy limits or the maximum uninsured motorist coverage
             153      limits available by the insurer under the named insured's motor vehicle policy.
             154          [(j)] (l) For purposes of this Subsection (4), a notice or disclosure sent to a named
             155      insured in a household constitutes notice or disclosure to all insureds within the household.
             156          (5) (a) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (5)(b), the named insured may reject
             157      uninsured motorist coverage by an express writing to the insurer that provides liability
             158      coverage under Subsection 31A-22-302 (1)(a).
             159          (ii) This rejection shall be on a form provided by the insurer that includes a reasonable
             160      explanation of the purpose of uninsured motorist coverage.
             161          (iii) This rejection continues for that issuer of the liability coverage until the insured in
             162      writing requests uninsured motorist coverage from that liability insurer.
             163          (b) (i) All persons, including governmental entities, that are engaged in the business of,
             164      or that accept payment for, transporting natural persons by motor vehicle, and all school
             165      districts that provide transportation services for their students, shall provide coverage for all
             166      motor vehicles used for that purpose, by purchase of a policy of insurance or by self-insurance,
             167      uninsured motorist coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $500,000 per accident.
             168          (ii) This coverage is secondary to any other insurance covering an injured covered
             169      person.


             170          (c) Uninsured motorist coverage:
             171          (i) is secondary to the benefits provided by Title 34A, Chapter 2, Workers'
             172      Compensation Act;
             173          (ii) may not be subrogated by the workers' compensation insurance carrier;
             174          (iii) may not be reduced by any benefits provided by workers' compensation insurance;
             175          (iv) may be reduced by health insurance subrogation only after the covered person has
             176      been made whole;
             177          (v) may not be collected for bodily injury or death sustained by a person:
             178          (A) while committing a violation of Section 41-1a-1314 ;
             179          (B) who, as a passenger in a vehicle, has knowledge that the vehicle is being operated
             180      in violation of Section 41-1a-1314 ; or
             181          (C) while committing a felony; and
             182          (vi) notwithstanding Subsection (5)(c)(v), may be recovered:
             183          (A) for a person under 18 years of age who is injured within the scope of Subsection
             184      (5)(c)(v) but limited to medical and funeral expenses; or
             185          (B) by a law enforcement officer as defined in Section 53-13-103 , who is injured
             186      within the course and scope of the law enforcement officer's duties.
             187          (d) As used in this Subsection (5), "motor vehicle" has the same meaning as under
             188      Section 41-1a-102 .
             189          (6) When a covered person alleges that an uninsured motor vehicle under Subsection
             190      (2)(b) proximately caused an accident without touching the covered person or the motor
             191      vehicle occupied by the covered person, the covered person shall show the existence of the
             192      uninsured motor vehicle by clear and convincing evidence consisting of more than the covered
             193      person's testimony.
             194          (7) (a) The limit of liability for uninsured motorist coverage for two or more motor
             195      vehicles may not be added together, combined, or stacked to determine the limit of insurance
             196      coverage available to an injured person for any one accident.
             197          (b) (i) Subsection (7)(a) applies to all persons except a covered person as defined under


             198      Subsection (8)(b)(ii).
             199          (ii) A covered person as defined under Subsection (8)(b)(ii) is entitled to the highest
             200      limits of uninsured motorist coverage afforded for any one motor vehicle that the covered
             201      person is the named insured or an insured family member.
             202          (iii) This coverage shall be in addition to the coverage on the motor vehicle the covered
             203      person is occupying.
             204          (iv) Neither the primary nor the secondary coverage may be set off against the other.
             205          (c) Coverage on a motor vehicle occupied at the time of an accident shall be primary
             206      coverage, and the coverage elected by a person described under Subsections (1)(a) and (b) shall
             207      be secondary coverage.
             208          (8) (a) Uninsured motorist coverage under this section applies to bodily injury,
             209      sickness, disease, or death of covered persons while occupying or using a motor vehicle only if
             210      the motor vehicle is described in the policy under which a claim is made, or if the motor
             211      vehicle is a newly acquired or replacement motor vehicle covered under the terms of the policy.
             212      Except as provided in Subsection (7) or this Subsection (8), a covered person injured in a
             213      motor vehicle described in a policy that includes uninsured motorist benefits may not elect to
             214      collect uninsured motorist coverage benefits from any other motor vehicle insurance policy
             215      under which the person is a covered person.
             216          (b) Each of the following persons may also recover uninsured motorist benefits under
             217      any one other policy in which they are described as a "covered person" as defined in Subsection
             218      (1):
             219          (i) a covered person injured as a pedestrian by an uninsured motor vehicle; and
             220          (ii) except as provided in Subsection (8)(c), a covered person injured while occupying
             221      or using a motor vehicle that is not owned, leased, or furnished:
             222          (A) to the covered person;
             223          (B) to the covered person's spouse; or
             224          (C) to the covered person's resident parent or resident sibling.
             225          (c) (i) A covered person may recover benefits from no more than two additional


             226      policies, one additional policy from each parent's household if the covered person is:
             227          (A) a dependent minor of parents who reside in separate households; and
             228          (B) injured while occupying or using a motor vehicle that is not owned, leased, or
             229      furnished:
             230          (I) to the covered person;
             231          (II) to the covered person's resident parent; or
             232          (III) to the covered person's resident sibling.
             233          (ii) Each parent's policy under this Subsection (8)(c) is liable only for the percentage of
             234      the damages that the limit of liability of each parent's policy of uninsured motorist coverage
             235      bears to the total of both parents' uninsured coverage applicable to the accident.
             236          (d) A covered person's recovery under any available policies may not exceed the full
             237      amount of damages.
             238          (e) A covered person in Subsection (8)(b) is not barred against making subsequent
             239      elections if recovery is unavailable under previous elections.
             240          (f) (i) As used in this section, "interpolicy stacking" means recovering benefits for a
             241      single incident of loss under more than one insurance policy.
             242          (ii) Except to the extent permitted by Subsection (7) and this Subsection (8),
             243      interpolicy stacking is prohibited for uninsured motorist coverage.
             244          (9) (a) When a claim is brought by a named insured or a person described in
             245      Subsection (1) and is asserted against the covered person's uninsured motorist carrier, the
             246      claimant may elect to resolve the claim:
             247          (i) by submitting the claim to binding arbitration; or
             248          (ii) through litigation.
             249          (b) Unless otherwise provided in the policy under which uninsured benefits are
             250      claimed, the election provided in Subsection (9)(a) is available to the claimant only.
             251          (c) Once the claimant has elected to commence litigation under Subsection (9)(a)(ii),
             252      the claimant may not elect to resolve the claim through binding arbitration under this section
             253      without the written consent of the uninsured motorist carrier.


             254          (d) (i) Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties, a claim that is submitted to
             255      binding arbitration under Subsection (9)(a)(i) shall be resolved by a single arbitrator.
             256          (ii) All parties shall agree on the single arbitrator selected under Subsection (9)(d)(i).
             257          (iii) If the parties are unable to agree on a single arbitrator as required under Subsection
             258      (9)(d)(ii), the parties shall select a panel of three arbitrators.
             259          (e) If the parties select a panel of three arbitrators under Subsection (9)(d)(iii):
             260          (i) each side shall select one arbitrator; and
             261          (ii) the arbitrators appointed under Subsection (9)(e)(i) shall select one additional
             262      arbitrator to be included in the panel.
             263          (f) Unless otherwise agreed to in writing:
             264          (i) each party shall pay an equal share of the fees and costs of the arbitrator selected
             265      under Subsection (9)(d)(i); or
             266          (ii) if an arbitration panel is selected under Subsection (9)(d)(iii):
             267          (A) each party shall pay the fees and costs of the arbitrator selected by that party; and
             268          (B) each party shall pay an equal share of the fees and costs of the arbitrator selected
             269      under Subsection (9)(e)(ii).
             270          (g) Except as otherwise provided in this section or unless otherwise agreed to in
             271      writing by the parties, an arbitration proceeding conducted under this section shall be governed
             272      by Title 78B, Chapter 11, Utah Uniform Arbitration Act.
             273          (h) (i) The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with Rules 26(a)(4) through (f),
             274      27 through 37, 54, and 68 of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, once the requirements of
             275      Subsections (10)(a) through (c) are satisfied.
             276          (ii) The specified tier as defined by Rule 26(c)(3) of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure
             277      shall be determined based on the claimant's specific monetary amount in the written demand
             278      for payment of uninsured motorist coverage benefits as required in Subsection (10)(a)(i)(A).
             279          (iii) Rules 26.1 and 26.2 of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure do not apply to
             280      arbitration claims under this part.
             281          (i) All issues of discovery shall be resolved by the arbitrator or the arbitration panel.


             282          (j) A written decision by a single arbitrator or by a majority of the arbitration panel
             283      shall constitute a final decision.
             284          (k) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (10), the amount of an arbitration award may
             285      not exceed the uninsured motorist policy limits of all applicable uninsured motorist policies,
             286      including applicable uninsured motorist umbrella policies.
             287          (ii) If the initial arbitration award exceeds the uninsured motorist policy limits of all
             288      applicable uninsured motorist policies, the arbitration award shall be reduced to an amount
             289      equal to the combined uninsured motorist policy limits of all applicable uninsured motorist
             290      policies.
             291          (l) The arbitrator or arbitration panel may not decide the issues of coverage or
             292      extra-contractual damages, including:
             293          (i) whether the claimant is a covered person;
             294          (ii) whether the policy extends coverage to the loss; or
             295          (iii) any allegations or claims asserting consequential damages or bad faith liability.
             296          (m) The arbitrator or arbitration panel may not conduct arbitration on a class-wide or
             297      class-representative basis.
             298          (n) If the arbitrator or arbitration panel finds that the action was not brought, pursued,
             299      or defended in good faith, the arbitrator or arbitration panel may award reasonable attorney fees
             300      and costs against the party that failed to bring, pursue, or defend the claim in good faith.
             301          (o) An arbitration award issued under this section shall be the final resolution of all
             302      claims not excluded by Subsection (9)(l) between the parties unless:
             303          (i) the award was procured by corruption, fraud, or other undue means;
             304          (ii) either party, within 20 days after service of the arbitration award:
             305          (A) files a complaint requesting a trial de novo in the district court; and
             306          (B) serves the nonmoving party with a copy of the complaint requesting a trial de novo
             307      under Subsection (9)(o)(ii)(A).
             308          (p) (i) Upon filing a complaint for a trial de novo under Subsection (9)(o), the claim
             309      shall proceed through litigation pursuant to the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure and Utah Rules


             310      of Evidence in the district court.
             311          (ii) In accordance with Rule 38, Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, either party may
             312      request a jury trial with a complaint requesting a trial de novo under Subsection (9)(o)(ii)(A).
             313          (q) (i) If the claimant, as the moving party in a trial de novo requested under
             314      Subsection (9)(o), does not obtain a verdict that is at least $5,000 and is at least 20% greater
             315      than the arbitration award, the claimant is responsible for all of the nonmoving party's costs.
             316          (ii) If the uninsured motorist carrier, as the moving party in a trial de novo requested
             317      under Subsection (9)(o), does not obtain a verdict that is at least 20% less than the arbitration
             318      award, the uninsured motorist carrier is responsible for all of the nonmoving party's costs.
             319          (iii) Except as provided in Subsection (9)(q)(iv), the costs under this Subsection (9)(q)
             320      shall include:
             321          (A) any costs set forth in Rule 54(d), Utah Rules of Civil Procedure; and
             322          (B) the costs of expert witnesses and depositions.
             323          (iv) An award of costs under this Subsection (9)(q) may not exceed $2,500 unless
             324      Subsection (10)(h)(iii) applies.
             325          (r) For purposes of determining whether a party's verdict is greater or less than the
             326      arbitration award under Subsection (9)(q), a court may not consider any recovery or other relief
             327      granted on a claim for damages if the claim for damages:
             328          (i) was not fully disclosed in writing prior to the arbitration proceeding; or
             329          (ii) was not disclosed in response to discovery contrary to the Utah Rules of Civil
             330      Procedure.
             331          (s) If a district court determines, upon a motion of the nonmoving party, that the
             332      moving party's use of the trial de novo process was filed in bad faith in accordance with
             333      Section 78B-5-825 , the district court may award reasonable attorney fees to the nonmoving
             334      party.
             335          (t) Nothing in this section is intended to limit any claim under any other portion of an
             336      applicable insurance policy.
             337          (u) If there are multiple uninsured motorist policies, as set forth in Subsection (8), the


             338      claimant may elect to arbitrate in one hearing the claims against all the uninsured motorist
             339      carriers.
             340          (10) (a) Within 30 days after a covered person elects to submit a claim for uninsured
             341      motorist benefits to binding arbitration or files litigation, the covered person shall provide to
             342      the uninsured motorist carrier:
             343          (i) a written demand for payment of uninsured motorist coverage benefits, setting forth:
             344          (A) the specific monetary amount of the demand; and
             345          (B) the factual and legal basis and any supporting documentation for the demand;
             346          (ii) a written statement under oath disclosing:
             347          (A) (I) the names and last known addresses of all health care providers who have
             348      rendered health care services to the covered person that are material to the claims for which
             349      uninsured motorist benefits are sought for a period of five years preceding the date of the event
             350      giving rise to the claim for uninsured motorist benefits up to the time the election for
             351      arbitration or litigation has been exercised; and
             352          (II) whether the covered person has seen other health care providers who have rendered
             353      health care services to the covered person, which the covered person claims are immaterial to
             354      the claims for which uninsured motorist benefits are sought, for a period of five years
             355      preceding the date of the event giving rise to the claim for uninsured motorist benefits up to the
             356      time the election for arbitration or litigation has been exercised that have not been disclosed
             357      under Subsection (10)(a)(ii)(A)(I);
             358          (B) (I) the names and last known addresses of all health insurers or other entities to
             359      whom the covered person has submitted claims for health care services or benefits material to
             360      the claims for which uninsured motorist benefits are sought, for a period of five years
             361      preceding the date of the event giving rise to the claim for uninsured motorist benefits up to the
             362      time the election for arbitration or litigation has been exercised; and
             363          (II) whether the identity of any health insurers or other entities to whom the covered
             364      person has submitted claims for health care services or benefits, which the covered person
             365      claims are immaterial to the claims for which uninsured motorist benefits are sought, for a


             366      period of five years preceding the date of the event giving rise to the claim for uninsured
             367      motorist benefits up to the time the election for arbitration or litigation have not been disclosed;
             368          (C) if lost wages, diminished earning capacity, or similar damages are claimed, all
             369      employers of the covered person for a period of five years preceding the date of the event
             370      giving rise to the claim for uninsured motorist benefits up to the time the election for
             371      arbitration or litigation has been exercised;
             372          (D) other documents to reasonably support the claims being asserted; and
             373          (E) all state and federal statutory lienholders including a statement as to whether the
             374      covered person is a recipient of Medicare or Medicaid benefits or Utah Children's Health
             375      Insurance Program benefits under Title 26, Chapter 40, Utah Children's Health Insurance Act,
             376      or if the claim is subject to any other state or federal statutory liens; and
             377          (iii) signed authorizations to allow the uninsured motorist carrier to only obtain records
             378      and billings from the individuals or entities disclosed.
             379          (b) (i) If the uninsured motorist carrier determines that the disclosure of undisclosed
             380      health care providers or health care insurers under Subsection (10)(a)(ii) is reasonably
             381      necessary, the uninsured motorist carrier may:
             382          (A) make a request for the disclosure of the identity of the health care providers or
             383      health care insurers; and
             384          (B) make a request for authorizations to allow the uninsured motorist carrier to only
             385      obtain records and billings from the individuals or entities not disclosed.
             386          (ii) If the covered person does not provide the requested information within 10 days:
             387          (A) the covered person shall disclose, in writing, the legal or factual basis for the
             388      failure to disclose the health care providers or health care insurers; and
             389          (B) either the covered person or the uninsured motorist carrier may request the
             390      arbitrator or arbitration panel to resolve the issue of whether the identities or records are to be
             391      provided if the covered person has elected arbitration.
             392          (iii) The time periods imposed by Subsection (10)(c)(i) are tolled pending resolution of
             393      the dispute concerning the disclosure and production of records of the health care providers or


             394      health care insurers.
             395          (c) (i) An uninsured motorist carrier that receives an election for arbitration or a notice
             396      of filing litigation and the demand for payment of uninsured motorist benefits under Subsection
             397      (10)(a)(i) shall have a reasonable time, not to exceed 60 days from the date of the demand and
             398      receipt of the items specified in Subsections (10)(a)(i) through (iii), to:
             399          (A) provide a written response to the written demand for payment provided for in
             400      Subsection (10)(a)(i);
             401          (B) except as provided in Subsection (10)(c)(i)(C), tender the amount, if any, of the
             402      uninsured motorist carrier's determination of the amount owed to the covered person; and
             403          (C) if the covered person is a recipient of Medicare or Medicaid benefits or Utah
             404      Children's Health Insurance Program benefits under Title 26, Chapter 40, Utah Children's
             405      Health Insurance Act, or if the claim is subject to any other state or federal statutory liens,
             406      tender the amount, if any, of the uninsured motorist carrier's determination of the amount owed
             407      to the covered person less:
             408          (I) if the amount of the state or federal statutory lien is established, the amount of the
             409      lien; or
             410          (II) if the amount of the state or federal statutory lien is not established, two times the
             411      amount of the medical expenses subject to the state or federal statutory lien until such time as
             412      the amount of the state or federal statutory lien is established.
             413          (ii) If the amount tendered by the uninsured motorist carrier under Subsection (10)(c)(i)
             414      is the total amount of the uninsured motorist policy limits, the tendered amount shall be
             415      accepted by the covered person.
             416          (d) A covered person who receives a written response from an uninsured motorist
             417      carrier as provided for in Subsection (10)(c)(i), may:
             418          (i) elect to accept the amount tendered in Subsection (10)(c)(i) as payment in full of all
             419      uninsured motorist claims; or
             420          (ii) elect to:
             421          (A) accept the amount tendered in Subsection (10)(c)(i) as partial payment of all


             422      uninsured motorist claims; and
             423          (B) litigate or arbitrate the remaining claim.
             424          (e) If a covered person elects to accept the amount tendered under Subsection (10)(c)(i)
             425      as partial payment of all uninsured motorist claims, the final award obtained through
             426      arbitration, litigation, or later settlement shall be reduced by any payment made by the
             427      uninsured motorist carrier under Subsection (10)(c)(i).
             428          (f) In an arbitration proceeding on the remaining uninsured claims:
             429          (i) the parties may not disclose to the arbitrator or arbitration panel the amount paid
             430      under Subsection (10)(c)(i) until after the arbitration award has been rendered; and
             431          (ii) the parties may not disclose the amount of the limits of uninsured motorist benefits
             432      provided by the policy.
             433          (g) If the final award obtained through arbitration or litigation is greater than the
             434      average of the covered person's initial written demand for payment provided for in Subsection
             435      (10)(a)(i) and the uninsured motorist carrier's initial written response provided for in
             436      Subsection (10)(c)(i), the uninsured motorist carrier shall pay:
             437          (i) the final award obtained through arbitration or litigation, except that if the award
             438      exceeds the policy limits of the subject uninsured motorist policy by more than $15,000, the
             439      amount shall be reduced to an amount equal to the policy limits plus $15,000; and
             440          (ii) any of the following applicable costs:
             441          (A) any costs as set forth in Rule 54(d), Utah Rules of Civil Procedure;
             442          (B) the arbitrator or arbitration panel's fee; and
             443          (C) the reasonable costs of expert witnesses and depositions used in the presentation of
             444      evidence during arbitration or litigation.
             445          (h) (i) The covered person shall provide an affidavit of costs within five days of an
             446      arbitration award.
             447          (ii) (A) Objection to the affidavit of costs shall specify with particularity the costs to
             448      which the uninsured motorist carrier objects.
             449          (B) The objection shall be resolved by the arbitrator or arbitration panel.


             450          (iii) The award of costs by the arbitrator or arbitration panel under Subsection
             451      (10)(g)(ii) may not exceed $5,000.
             452          (i) (i) A covered person shall disclose all material information, other than rebuttal
             453      evidence, within 30 days after a covered person elects to submit a claim for uninsured motorist
             454      coverage benefits to binding arbitration or files litigation as specified in Subsection (10)(a).
             455          (ii) If the information under Subsection (10)(i)(i) is not disclosed, the covered person
             456      may not recover costs or any amounts in excess of the policy under Subsection (10)(g).
             457          (j) This Subsection (10) does not limit any other cause of action that arose or may arise
             458      against the uninsured motorist carrier from the same dispute.
             459          (k) The provisions of this Subsection (10) only apply to motor vehicle accidents that
             460      occur on or after March 30, 2010.
             461          Section 2. Section 31A-22-305.3 is amended to read:
             462           31A-22-305.3. Underinsured motorist coverage.
             463          (1) As used in this section:
             464          (a) "Covered person" has the same meaning as defined in Section 31A-22-305 .
             465          (b) (i) "Underinsured motor vehicle" includes a motor vehicle, the operation,
             466      maintenance, or use of which is covered under a liability policy at the time of an injury-causing
             467      occurrence, but which has insufficient liability coverage to compensate fully the injured party
             468      for all special and general damages.
             469          (ii) The term "underinsured motor vehicle" does not include:
             470          (A) a motor vehicle that is covered under the liability coverage of the same policy that
             471      also contains the underinsured motorist coverage;
             472          (B) an uninsured motor vehicle as defined in Subsection 31A-22-305 (2); or
             473          (C) a motor vehicle owned or leased by:
             474          (I) a named insured;
             475          (II) a named insured's spouse; or
             476          (III) a dependent of a named insured.
             477          (2) (a) Underinsured motorist coverage under Subsection 31A-22-302 (1)(c) provides


             478      coverage for a covered person who is legally entitled to recover damages from an owner or
             479      operator of an underinsured motor vehicle because of bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death.
             480          (b) A covered person occupying or using a motor vehicle owned, leased, or furnished
             481      to the covered person, the covered person's spouse, or covered person's resident relative may
             482      recover underinsured benefits only if the motor vehicle is:
             483          (i) described in the policy under which a claim is made; or
             484          (ii) a newly acquired or replacement motor vehicle covered under the terms of the
             485      policy.
             486          (3) (a) For new policies written on or after January 1, 2001, the limits of underinsured
             487      motorist coverage shall be equal to the lesser of the limits of the named insured's motor vehicle
             488      liability coverage or the maximum underinsured motorist coverage limits available by the
             489      insurer under the named insured's motor vehicle policy, unless a named insured rejects or
             490      purchases coverage in a lesser amount by signing an acknowledgment form that:
             491          (i) is filed with the department;
             492          (ii) is provided by the insurer;
             493          (iii) waives the higher coverage;
             494          (iv) [reasonably explains the purpose of] need only state in this or similar language that
             495      underinsured motorist coverage provides benefits or protection to you and other covered
             496      persons for bodily injury resulting from an accident caused by the fault of another party where
             497      the other party has insufficient liability insurance; and
             498          (v) discloses the additional premiums required to purchase underinsured motorist
             499      coverage with limits equal to the lesser of the limits of the named insured's motor vehicle
             500      liability coverage or the maximum underinsured motorist coverage limits available by the
             501      insurer under the named insured's motor vehicle policy.
             502          (b) Any selection or rejection under Subsection (3)(a) continues for that issuer of the
             503      liability coverage until the insured requests, in writing, a change of underinsured motorist
             504      coverage from that liability insurer.
             505          (c) (i) Subsections (3)(a) and (b) apply retroactively to any claim arising on or after


             506      January 1, 2001, for which, as of May 14, 2013, an insured has not made a written demand for
             507      arbitration or filed a complaint in a court of competent jurisdiction.
             508          (ii) The Legislature finds that the retroactive application of Subsections (3)(a) and (b)
             509      clarifies legislative intent and does not enlarge, eliminate, or destroy vested rights.
             510          [(b)] (d) For purposes of this Subsection (3), "new policy" means:
             511          (i) any policy that is issued which does not include a renewal or reinstatement of an
             512      existing policy; or
             513          (ii) a change to an existing policy that results in:
             514          (A) a named insured being added to or deleted from the policy; or
             515          (B) a change in the limits of the named insured's motor vehicle liability coverage.
             516          [(c)] (e) (i) As used in this Subsection (3)[(c)](e), "additional motor vehicle" means a
             517      change that increases the total number of vehicles insured by the policy, and does not include
             518      replacement, substitute, or temporary vehicles.
             519          (ii) The adding of an additional motor vehicle to an existing personal lines or
             520      commercial lines policy does not constitute a new policy for purposes of Subsection
             521      (3)[(b)](d).
             522          (iii) If an additional motor vehicle is added to a personal lines policy where
             523      underinsured motorist coverage has been rejected, or where underinsured motorist limits are
             524      lower than the named insured's motor vehicle liability limits, the insurer shall provide a notice
             525      to a named insured within 30 days that:
             526          (A) [reasonably] in the same manner described in Subsection (3)(a)(iv), explains the
             527      purpose of underinsured motorist coverage; and
             528          (B) encourages the named insured to contact the insurance company or insurance
             529      producer for quotes as to the additional premiums required to purchase underinsured motorist
             530      coverage with limits equal to the lesser of the limits of the named insured's motor vehicle
             531      liability coverage or the maximum underinsured motorist coverage limits available by the
             532      insurer under the named insured's motor vehicle policy.
             533          [(d)] (f) A change in policy number resulting from any policy change not identified


             534      under Subsection (3)[(b)](d)(ii) does not constitute a new policy.
             535          [(e)] (g) (i) Subsection (3)[(b)](d) applies retroactively to any claim arising on or after
             536      January 1, 2001 for which, as of May 1, 2012, an insured has not made a written demand for
             537      arbitration or filed a complaint in a court of competent jurisdiction.
             538          (ii) The Legislature finds that the retroactive application of Subsection (3)(d):
             539          (A) does not enlarge, eliminate, or destroy vested rights; and
             540          (B) clarifies legislative intent.
             541          [(f)] (h) A self-insured, including a governmental entity, may elect to provide
             542      underinsured motorist coverage in an amount that is less than its maximum self-insured
             543      retention under Subsections (3)(a) and [(3)(j)](l) by issuing a declaratory memorandum or
             544      policy statement from the chief financial officer or chief risk officer that declares the:
             545          (i) self-insured entity's coverage level; and
             546          (ii) process for filing an underinsured motorist claim.
             547          [(g)] (i) Underinsured motorist coverage may not be sold with limits that are less than:
             548          (i) $10,000 for one person in any one accident; and
             549          (ii) at least $20,000 for two or more persons in any one accident.
             550          [(h)] (j) An acknowledgment under Subsection (3)(a) continues for that issuer of the
             551      underinsured motorist coverage until the named insured, in writing, requests different
             552      underinsured motorist coverage from the insurer.
             553          [(i)] (k) (i) The named insured's underinsured motorist coverage, as described in
             554      Subsection (2), is secondary to the liability coverage of an owner or operator of an
             555      underinsured motor vehicle, as described in Subsection (1).
             556          (ii) Underinsured motorist coverage may not be set off against the liability coverage of
             557      the owner or operator of an underinsured motor vehicle, but shall be added to, combined with,
             558      or stacked upon the liability coverage of the owner or operator of the underinsured motor
             559      vehicle to determine the limit of coverage available to the injured person.
             560          [(j)] (l) (i) In conjunction with the first two renewal notices sent after January 1, 2001,
             561      for policies existing on that date, the insurer shall disclose in the same medium as the premium


             562      renewal notice, an explanation of:
             563          (A) the purpose of underinsured motorist coverage in the same manner as described in
             564      Subsection (3)(a)(iv); and
             565          (B) a disclosure of the additional premiums required to purchase underinsured motorist
             566      coverage with limits equal to the lesser of the limits of the named insured's motor vehicle
             567      liability coverage or the maximum underinsured motorist coverage limits available by the
             568      insurer under the named insured's motor vehicle policy.
             569          (ii) The disclosure required under this Subsection (3)[(j)](l) shall be sent to all named
             570      insureds that carry underinsured motorist coverage limits in an amount less than the named
             571      insured's motor vehicle liability policy limits or the maximum underinsured motorist coverage
             572      limits available by the insurer under the named insured's motor vehicle policy.
             573          [(k)] (m) For purposes of this Subsection (3), a notice or disclosure sent to a named
             574      insured in a household constitutes notice or disclosure to all insureds within the household.
             575          (4) (a) (i) Except as provided in this Subsection (4), a covered person injured in a
             576      motor vehicle described in a policy that includes underinsured motorist benefits may not elect
             577      to collect underinsured motorist coverage benefits from another motor vehicle insurance policy.
             578          (ii) The limit of liability for underinsured motorist coverage for two or more motor
             579      vehicles may not be added together, combined, or stacked to determine the limit of insurance
             580      coverage available to an injured person for any one accident.
             581          (iii) Subsection (4)(a)(ii) applies to all persons except a covered person described
             582      under Subsections (4)(b)(i) and (ii).
             583          (b) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(b)(ii), a covered person injured while
             584      occupying, using, or maintaining a motor vehicle that is not owned, leased, or furnished to the
             585      covered person, the covered person's spouse, or the covered person's resident parent or resident
             586      sibling, may also recover benefits under any one other policy under which the covered person is
             587      also a covered person.
             588          (ii) (A) A covered person may recover benefits from no more than two additional
             589      policies, one additional policy from each parent's household if the covered person is:


             590          (I) a dependent minor of parents who reside in separate households; and
             591          (II) injured while occupying or using a motor vehicle that is not owned, leased, or
             592      furnished to the covered person, the covered person's resident parent, or the covered person's
             593      resident sibling.
             594          (B) Each parent's policy under this Subsection (4)(b)(ii) is liable only for the
             595      percentage of the damages that the limit of liability of each parent's policy of underinsured
             596      motorist coverage bears to the total of both parents' underinsured coverage applicable to the
             597      accident.
             598          (iii) A covered person's recovery under any available policies may not exceed the full
             599      amount of damages.
             600          (iv) Underinsured coverage on a motor vehicle occupied at the time of an accident is
             601      primary coverage, and the coverage elected by a person described under Subsections
             602      31A-22-305 (1)(a) and (b) is secondary coverage.
             603          (v) The primary and the secondary coverage may not be set off against the other.
             604          (vi) A covered person as described under Subsection (4)(b)(i) is entitled to the highest
             605      limits of underinsured motorist coverage under only one additional policy per household
             606      applicable to that covered person as a named insured, spouse, or relative.
             607          (vii) A covered injured person is not barred against making subsequent elections if
             608      recovery is unavailable under previous elections.
             609          (viii) (A) As used in this section, "interpolicy stacking" means recovering benefits for a
             610      single incident of loss under more than one insurance policy.
             611          (B) Except to the extent permitted by this Subsection (4), interpolicy stacking is
             612      prohibited for underinsured motorist coverage.
             613          (c) Underinsured motorist coverage:
             614          (i) is secondary to the benefits provided by Title 34A, Chapter 2, Workers'
             615      Compensation Act;
             616          (ii) may not be subrogated by a workers' compensation insurance carrier;
             617          (iii) may not be reduced by benefits provided by workers' compensation insurance;


             618          (iv) may be reduced by health insurance subrogation only after the covered person is
             619      made whole;
             620          (v) may not be collected for bodily injury or death sustained by a person:
             621          (A) while committing a violation of Section 41-1a-1314 ;
             622          (B) who, as a passenger in a vehicle, has knowledge that the vehicle is being operated
             623      in violation of Section 41-1a-1314 ; or
             624          (C) while committing a felony; and
             625          (vi) notwithstanding Subsection (4)(c)(v), may be recovered:
             626          (A) for a person under 18 years of age who is injured within the scope of Subsection
             627      (4)(c)(v), but is limited to medical and funeral expenses; or
             628          (B) by a law enforcement officer as defined in Section 53-13-103 , who is injured
             629      within the course and scope of the law enforcement officer's duties.
             630          (5) The inception of the loss under Subsection 31A-21-313 (1) for underinsured
             631      motorist claims occurs upon the date of the last liability policy payment.
             632          (6) (a) Within five business days after notification that all liability insurers have
             633      tendered their liability policy limits, the underinsured carrier shall either:
             634          (i) waive any subrogation claim the underinsured carrier may have against the person
             635      liable for the injuries caused in the accident; or
             636          (ii) pay the insured an amount equal to the policy limits tendered by the liability carrier.
             637          (b) If neither option is exercised under Subsection (6)(a), the subrogation claim is
             638      considered to be waived by the underinsured carrier.
             639          (7) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a covered person may seek, subject to
             640      the terms and conditions of the policy, additional coverage under any policy:
             641          (a) that provides coverage for damages resulting from motor vehicle accidents; and
             642          (b) that is not required to conform to Section 31A-22-302 .
             643          (8) (a) When a claim is brought by a named insured or a person described in
             644      Subsection 31A-22-305 (1) and is asserted against the covered person's underinsured motorist
             645      carrier, the claimant may elect to resolve the claim:


             646          (i) by submitting the claim to binding arbitration; or
             647          (ii) through litigation.
             648          (b) Unless otherwise provided in the policy under which underinsured benefits are
             649      claimed, the election provided in Subsection (8)(a) is available to the claimant only.
             650          (c) Once a claimant elects to commence litigation under Subsection (8)(a)(ii), the
             651      claimant may not elect to resolve the claim through binding arbitration under this section
             652      without the written consent of the underinsured motorist coverage carrier.
             653          (d) (i) Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties, a claim that is submitted to
             654      binding arbitration under Subsection (8)(a)(i) shall be resolved by a single arbitrator.
             655          (ii) All parties shall agree on the single arbitrator selected under Subsection (8)(d)(i).
             656          (iii) If the parties are unable to agree on a single arbitrator as required under Subsection
             657      (8)(d)(ii), the parties shall select a panel of three arbitrators.
             658          (e) If the parties select a panel of three arbitrators under Subsection (8)(d)(iii):
             659          (i) each side shall select one arbitrator; and
             660          (ii) the arbitrators appointed under Subsection (8)(e)(i) shall select one additional
             661      arbitrator to be included in the panel.
             662          (f) Unless otherwise agreed to in writing:
             663          (i) each party shall pay an equal share of the fees and costs of the arbitrator selected
             664      under Subsection (8)(d)(i); or
             665          (ii) if an arbitration panel is selected under Subsection (8)(d)(iii):
             666          (A) each party shall pay the fees and costs of the arbitrator selected by that party; and
             667          (B) each party shall pay an equal share of the fees and costs of the arbitrator selected
             668      under Subsection (8)(e)(ii).
             669          (g) Except as otherwise provided in this section or unless otherwise agreed to in
             670      writing by the parties, an arbitration proceeding conducted under this section is governed by
             671      Title 78B, Chapter 11, Utah Uniform Arbitration Act.
             672          (h) (i) [An] The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with Rules 26(a)(4)
             673      through (f), 27 through 37, 54, and 68 of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, once the


             674      requirements of Subsections (9)(a) through (c) are satisfied.
             675          (ii) The specified tier as defined by Rule 26(c)(3) of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure
             676      shall be determined based on the claimant's specific monetary amount in the written demand
             677      for payment of uninsured motorist coverage benefits as required in Subsection (9)(a)(i)(A).
             678          (iii) Rules 26.1 and 26.2 of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure do not apply to
             679      arbitration claims under this part.
             680          (i) An issue of discovery shall be resolved by the arbitrator or the arbitration panel.
             681          (j) A written decision by a single arbitrator or by a majority of the arbitration panel
             682      constitutes a final decision.
             683          (k) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (9), the amount of an arbitration award may
             684      not exceed the underinsured motorist policy limits of all applicable underinsured motorist
             685      policies, including applicable underinsured motorist umbrella policies.
             686          (ii) If the initial arbitration award exceeds the underinsured motorist policy limits of all
             687      applicable underinsured motorist policies, the arbitration award shall be reduced to an amount
             688      equal to the combined underinsured motorist policy limits of all applicable underinsured
             689      motorist policies.
             690          (l) The arbitrator or arbitration panel may not decide an issue of coverage or
             691      extra-contractual damages, including:
             692          (i) whether the claimant is a covered person;
             693          (ii) whether the policy extends coverage to the loss; or
             694          (iii) an allegation or claim asserting consequential damages or bad faith liability.
             695          (m) The arbitrator or arbitration panel may not conduct arbitration on a class-wide or
             696      class-representative basis.
             697          (n) If the arbitrator or arbitration panel finds that the arbitration is not brought, pursued,
             698      or defended in good faith, the arbitrator or arbitration panel may award reasonable attorney fees
             699      and costs against the party that failed to bring, pursue, or defend the arbitration in good faith.
             700          (o) An arbitration award issued under this section shall be the final resolution of all
             701      claims not excluded by Subsection (8)(l) between the parties unless:


             702          (i) the award is procured by corruption, fraud, or other undue means;
             703          (ii) either party, within 20 days after service of the arbitration award:
             704          (A) files a complaint requesting a trial de novo in the district court; and
             705          (B) serves the nonmoving party with a copy of the complaint requesting a trial de novo
             706      under Subsection (8)(o)(ii)(A).
             707          (p) (i) Upon filing a complaint for a trial de novo under Subsection (8)(o), a claim shall
             708      proceed through litigation pursuant to the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure and Utah Rules of
             709      Evidence in the district court.
             710          (ii) In accordance with Rule 38, Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, either party may
             711      request a jury trial with a complaint requesting a trial de novo under Subsection (8)(o)(ii)(A).
             712          (q) (i) If the claimant, as the moving party in a trial de novo requested under
             713      Subsection (8)(o), does not obtain a verdict that is at least $5,000 and is at least 20% greater
             714      than the arbitration award, the claimant is responsible for all of the nonmoving party's costs.
             715          (ii) If the underinsured motorist carrier, as the moving party in a trial de novo requested
             716      under Subsection (8)(o), does not obtain a verdict that is at least 20% less than the arbitration
             717      award, the underinsured motorist carrier is responsible for all of the nonmoving party's costs.
             718          (iii) Except as provided in Subsection (8)(q)(iv), the costs under this Subsection (8)(q)
             719      shall include:
             720          (A) any costs set forth in Rule 54(d), Utah Rules of Civil Procedure; and
             721          (B) the costs of expert witnesses and depositions.
             722          (iv) An award of costs under this Subsection (8)(q) may not exceed $2,500 unless
             723      Subsection (9)(h)(iii) applies.
             724          (r) For purposes of determining whether a party's verdict is greater or less than the
             725      arbitration award under Subsection (8)(q), a court may not consider any recovery or other relief
             726      granted on a claim for damages if the claim for damages:
             727          (i) was not fully disclosed in writing prior to the arbitration proceeding; or
             728          (ii) was not disclosed in response to discovery contrary to the Utah Rules of Civil
             729      Procedure.


             730          (s) If a district court determines, upon a motion of the nonmoving party, that a moving
             731      party's use of the trial de novo process is filed in bad faith in accordance with Section
             732      78B-5-825 , the district court may award reasonable attorney fees to the nonmoving party.
             733          (t) Nothing in this section is intended to limit a claim under another portion of an
             734      applicable insurance policy.
             735          (u) If there are multiple underinsured motorist policies, as set forth in Subsection (4),
             736      the claimant may elect to arbitrate in one hearing the claims against all the underinsured
             737      motorist carriers.
             738          (9) (a) Within 30 days after a covered person elects to submit a claim for underinsured
             739      motorist benefits to binding arbitration or files litigation, the covered person shall provide to
             740      the underinsured motorist carrier:
             741          (i) a written demand for payment of underinsured motorist coverage benefits, setting
             742      forth:
             743          (A) the specific monetary amount of the demand; and
             744          (B) the factual and legal basis and any supporting documentation for the demand;
             745          (ii) a written statement under oath disclosing:
             746          (A) (I) the names and last known addresses of all health care providers who have
             747      rendered health care services to the covered person that are material to the claims for which the
             748      underinsured motorist benefits are sought for a period of five years preceding the date of the
             749      event giving rise to the claim for underinsured motorist benefits up to the time the election for
             750      arbitration or litigation has been exercised; and
             751          (II) whether the covered person has seen other health care providers who have rendered
             752      health care services to the covered person, which the covered person claims are immaterial to
             753      the claims for which underinsured motorist benefits are sought, for a period of five years
             754      preceding the date of the event giving rise to the claim for underinsured motorist benefits up to
             755      the time the election for arbitration or litigation has been exercised that have not been disclosed
             756      under Subsection (9)(a)(ii)(A)(I);
             757          (B) (I) the names and last known addresses of all health insurers or other entities to


             758      whom the covered person has submitted claims for health care services or benefits material to
             759      the claims for which underinsured motorist benefits are sought, for a period of five years
             760      preceding the date of the event giving rise to the claim for underinsured motorist benefits up to
             761      the time the election for arbitration or litigation has been exercised; and
             762          (II) whether the identity of any health insurers or other entities to whom the covered
             763      person has submitted claims for health care services or benefits, which the covered person
             764      claims are immaterial to the claims for which underinsured motorist benefits are sought, for a
             765      period of five years preceding the date of the event giving rise to the claim for underinsured
             766      motorist benefits up to the time the election for arbitration or litigation have not been disclosed;
             767          (C) if lost wages, diminished earning capacity, or similar damages are claimed, all
             768      employers of the covered person for a period of five years preceding the date of the event
             769      giving rise to the claim for underinsured motorist benefits up to the time the election for
             770      arbitration or litigation has been exercised;
             771          (D) other documents to reasonably support the claims being asserted; and
             772          (E) all state and federal statutory lienholders including a statement as to whether the
             773      covered person is a recipient of Medicare or Medicaid benefits or Utah Children's Health
             774      Insurance Program benefits under Title 26, Chapter 40, Utah Children's Health Insurance Act,
             775      or if the claim is subject to any other state or federal statutory liens; and
             776          (iii) signed authorizations to allow the underinsured motorist carrier to only obtain
             777      records and billings from the individuals or entities disclosed.
             778          (b) (i) If the underinsured motorist carrier determines that the disclosure of undisclosed
             779      health care providers or health care insurers under Subsection (9)(a)(ii) is reasonably necessary,
             780      the underinsured motorist carrier may:
             781          (A) make a request for the disclosure of the identity of the health care providers or
             782      health care insurers; and
             783          (B) make a request for authorizations to allow the underinsured motorist carrier to only
             784      obtain records and billings from the individuals or entities not disclosed.
             785          (ii) If the covered person does not provide the requested information within 10 days:


             786          (A) the covered person shall disclose, in writing, the legal or factual basis for the
             787      failure to disclose the health care providers or health care insurers; and
             788          (B) either the covered person or the underinsured motorist carrier may request the
             789      arbitrator or arbitration panel to resolve the issue of whether the identities or records are to be
             790      provided if the covered person has elected arbitration.
             791          (iii) The time periods imposed by Subsection (9)(c)(i) are tolled pending resolution of
             792      the dispute concerning the disclosure and production of records of the health care providers or
             793      health care insurers.
             794          (c) (i) An underinsured motorist carrier that receives an election for arbitration or a
             795      notice of filing litigation and the demand for payment of underinsured motorist benefits under
             796      Subsection (9)(a)(i) shall have a reasonable time, not to exceed 60 days from the date of the
             797      demand and receipt of the items specified in Subsections (9)(a)(i) through (iii), to:
             798          (A) provide a written response to the written demand for payment provided for in
             799      Subsection (9)(a)(i);
             800          (B) except as provided in Subsection (9)(c)(i)(C), tender the amount, if any, of the
             801      underinsured motorist carrier's determination of the amount owed to the covered person; and
             802          (C) if the covered person is a recipient of Medicare or Medicaid benefits or Utah
             803      Children's Health Insurance Program benefits under Title 26, Chapter 40, Utah Children's
             804      Health Insurance Act, or if the claim is subject to any other state or federal statutory liens,
             805      tender the amount, if any, of the underinsured motorist carrier's determination of the amount
             806      owed to the covered person less:
             807          (I) if the amount of the state or federal statutory lien is established, the amount of the
             808      lien; or
             809          (II) if the amount of the state or federal statutory lien is not established, two times the
             810      amount of the medical expenses subject to the state or federal statutory lien until such time as
             811      the amount of the state or federal statutory lien is established.
             812          (ii) If the amount tendered by the underinsured motorist carrier under Subsection
             813      (9)(c)(i) is the total amount of the underinsured motorist policy limits, the tendered amount


             814      shall be accepted by the covered person.
             815          (d) A covered person who receives a written response from an underinsured motorist
             816      carrier as provided for in Subsection (9)(c)(i), may:
             817          (i) elect to accept the amount tendered in Subsection (9)(c)(i) as payment in full of all
             818      underinsured motorist claims; or
             819          (ii) elect to:
             820          (A) accept the amount tendered in Subsection (9)(c)(i) as partial payment of all
             821      underinsured motorist claims; and
             822          (B) litigate or arbitrate the remaining claim.
             823          (e) If a covered person elects to accept the amount tendered under Subsection (9)(c)(i)
             824      as partial payment of all underinsured motorist claims, the final award obtained through
             825      arbitration, litigation, or later settlement shall be reduced by any payment made by the
             826      underinsured motorist carrier under Subsection (9)(c)(i).
             827          (f) In an arbitration proceeding on the remaining underinsured claims:
             828          (i) the parties may not disclose to the arbitrator or arbitration panel the amount paid
             829      under Subsection (9)(c)(i) until after the arbitration award has been rendered; and
             830          (ii) the parties may not disclose the amount of the limits of underinsured motorist
             831      benefits provided by the policy.
             832          (g) If the final award obtained through arbitration or litigation is greater than the
             833      average of the covered person's initial written demand for payment provided for in Subsection
             834      (9)(a)(i) and the underinsured motorist carrier's initial written response provided for in
             835      Subsection (9)(c)(i), the underinsured motorist carrier shall pay:
             836          (i) the final award obtained through arbitration or litigation, except that if the award
             837      exceeds the policy limits of the subject underinsured motorist policy by more than $15,000, the
             838      amount shall be reduced to an amount equal to the policy limits plus $15,000; and
             839          (ii) any of the following applicable costs:
             840          (A) any costs as set forth in Rule 54(d), Utah Rules of Civil Procedure;
             841          (B) the arbitrator or arbitration panel's fee; and


             842          (C) the reasonable costs of expert witnesses and depositions used in the presentation of
             843      evidence during arbitration or litigation.
             844          (h) (i) The covered person shall provide an affidavit of costs within five days of an
             845      arbitration award.
             846          (ii) (A) Objection to the affidavit of costs shall specify with particularity the costs to
             847      which the underinsured motorist carrier objects.
             848          (B) The objection shall be resolved by the arbitrator or arbitration panel.
             849          (iii) The award of costs by the arbitrator or arbitration panel under Subsection (9)(g)(ii)
             850      may not exceed $5,000.
             851          (i) (i) A covered person shall disclose all material information, other than rebuttal
             852      evidence, within 30 days after a covered person elects to submit a claim for underinsured
             853      motorist coverage benefits to binding arbitration or files litigation as specified in Subsection
             854      (9)(a).
             855          (ii) If the information under Subsection (9)(i)(i) is not disclosed, the covered person
             856      may not recover costs or any amounts in excess of the policy under Subsection (9)(g).
             857          (j) This Subsection (9) does not limit any other cause of action that arose or may arise
             858      against the underinsured motorist carrier from the same dispute.
             859          (k) The provisions of this Subsection (9) only apply to motor vehicle accidents that
             860      occur on or after March 30, 2010.


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