Short answer: In Oklahoma, insurers must acknowledge a claim within 30 days and accept or deny it within 60 days after properly executed proofs of loss. The rules don't set a fixed number of days for paying. If an insurer misses its deadlines, you can complain to the Oklahoma Insurance Department.
The deadlines
| Step | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Acknowledge your claim | 30 days |
| Accept or deny | 60 days after properly executed proofs of loss (accept, deny, or say more investigation is needed) |
| Pay | No fixed number of days in the rule |
Sources: 36 O.S. §1250.6, 36 O.S. §1250.7.
Details
- A denial must be in writing and cite the policy provision relied on.
- Investigation generally should finish within 60 days and usually cannot exceed 120 days after proof of loss, with fraud, arson and disaster exceptions.
How to use these deadlines
- Report your claim in writing and keep proof of the date.
- Send your proof of loss and requested documents promptly, because many deadlines start only when the insurer has them.
- Keep a log of every call and letter.
- If deadlines pass, ask the adjuster in writing for a status update. If nothing changes, file a complaint with the Oklahoma Insurance Department (1-800-522-0071).
Compare other states in our claim deadlines by state table.
Questions? Contact Alishahi Insurance or call (877) 711-4545. Vea insurance in Oklahoma.
Frequently asked questions
How long does an insurer have to acknowledge a claim in Oklahoma?
30 days.
How long to accept or deny a claim in Oklahoma?
60 days after properly executed proofs of loss (accept, deny, or say more investigation is needed).
How long to pay a claim in Oklahoma?
No fixed number of days in the rule.
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