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Utah Insurance Fraud Laws<\/h1>\n
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The state of Utah specifically outlaws insurance fraud<\/a>. In the Beehive State, it is a crime to intentionally provide false, incomplete, or misleading information for the purpose of obtaining insurance benefits. The state also outlaws workers’ compensation insurance fraud and makes it a crime to intentionally make a false or fraudulent statement or omit material information in order to obtain workers compensation benefits. The following is a quick summary of Utah insurance fraud laws.<\/p>\n

Utah Insurance Fraud Laws:<\/h2>\n

The following table outlines insurance fraud laws in Utah.<\/p>\n\n
Code Sections<\/b><\/td>\n

UTAH CODE \u00a7\u00a7 76-6-521<\/a>, 31A-31-103<\/a>, and 32A-2-110<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>

What is Prohibited?<\/b><\/td>\n

Insurance fraud<\/u> :<\/p>\n

Consists of performing any of the following intentional acts:<\/p>\n

Penalties<\/b><\/td>\n

Intentionally providing false, incomplete, or misleading information material to an insurance application is a class B misdemeanor<\/a> punishable by up to 6 months in prison and up to $1,000 in fines.<\/p>\n

Intentionally or recklessly devising a scheme or device to obtain professional service fees or anything of value through false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, promises, or material omissions is:<\/p>\n

Defenses<\/b><\/td>\nThe insurer or service provider had no knowledge of the insurance fraud and the fraudulent act was committed by an employee who was acting without authority.<\/td>\n<\/tr>
How do I File a Complaint Against a Utah Insurance Company?<\/b><\/td>\n

If you’re having problems with an insurance company or agent, a complaint<\/a> may be filed with the Utah Insurance Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n

Utah Insurance Fraud Law: Related Resources<\/h2>\n

Insurance fraud laws can sometimes be confusing. If you have been charged with insurance fraud, you may want to consult an experienced Utah criminal defense attorney<\/a> for questions about your specific situation. You can also visit Findlaw’s section on insurance fraud<\/a> for more information on this topic.<\/p>\n

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