Most insurance policies give the right to settle to the insurance company but you can contact your insurance company and contest their decision to settle. I would make it clear to them you believe their conduct is in bad faith because paying a claim will more likely than not increase you premiums. I would put that in writing.
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Answered on Oct 22nd, 2014 at 1:05 PM