An insurer that:

1. (1) under section 8(c) of this chapter gives an insured an opportunity to indicate in writing the type of body parts that the insured approves for use in the repair of a motor vehicle; and

2. (2) refuses to:

   1. (A) pay for; or

   2. (B) direct a body shop to use;

      the type of body parts approved by the insured under section 8(c) of this chapter in the repair of the motor vehicle;

      commits an unfair claims settlement practice under IC 27-4-1-4.5 .

As added by P.L.194-1991, SEC.2.