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The answer here is pretty arbitrary. Insurance companies are expected to resolve claims in a reasonable amount of time, but that time is determined by State law and may differ from State to State.

However, the longer a claim is open, the more it costs the company in question, and since they are 'for profit' businesses, they try to settle it as quickly and inexpensively as they possibly can.

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Q: How long can an Insurance company take in settling a claim when it is there insureds fault?
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