Lawrence v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance

OPINION

WEISBERG, Judge.

Marianna and Alen Lawrence (“the Lawrences”) appeal the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (“State Farm”) determining that the underinsured motorist (“UIM”) coverage limits under their automobile policy were $15,000/$30, 000.

We address the following issue in this appeal: Whether the addition of a named insured to a policy is a “modification” within the meaning of Ariz.Rev.Stat.Ann. (“A.R.S.”) section 20-259.01(C), thereby freeing State Farm from the requirement of providing notice of UIM coverage options to…