Ala. Admin. Code r. 482-1-135-.06

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 482-1-135-.06 - Scheduling Of Mediation

The Department will select a mediator and schedule the mediation conference, both subject to the approval of the parties. The Department will attempt to facilitate reduced travel and expense to the parties and the mediator when selecting a mediator and scheduling the mediation conference. The Department shall confer with the mediator and obtain the approval of all parties prior to scheduling a mediation conference. The conference shall be scheduled on a mutually convenient date for the parties, not greater than 60 days from the date the Department received the request for the mediation unless the parties agree to a later date. The Department shall notify each party in writing of the agreed upon date, time and place of the mediation conference at least 10 days prior to the date of the conference. The insurer shall notify the Department as soon as possible after settlement of any claim that is scheduled for mediation pursuant to this chapter.

Author: Commissioner of Insurance

New Rule: December 21, 2005; effective December 31, 2005. Filed with LRS December 21, 2005. Rule is not subject to the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 27-2-17.