Section 59A-12A-16 - General and claims practicesA. The claims practices of every administrator, insurer, plan or alternative to insurance, as defined in Chapter 59A, Article 12A NMSA 1978, shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 59A, Article 16 NMSA 1978.B. The claims practices of any insurer, plan or alternative to insurance as defined in Chapter 59A, Article 12A NMSA 1978 shall be subject to the provisions of the Insurance Code.1978 Comp., § 59A-12A-16, enacted by Laws 1989, ch. 374, § 16.