Ohio Insurance Appraisal Law
The Supreme Court of Ohio has required a specific, well-pleaded mistake before a court will disturb a binding appraisal award.
Scope: Property insurance appraisal awards challenged in Ohio courts.
Partially reviewed Review due Verified against the linked sources on October 20, 2026 · next review January 18, 2027
| Subject | Ohio rule | Authority and related decisions |
|---|---|---|
| Award | Binding; narrow grounds to challenge. In One Church v. Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Co., 2026-Ohio-2764, the Supreme Court of Ohio affirmed dismissal of a complaint challenging a binding appraisal award because it did not sufficiently identify a material mistake supporting relief. | Court decision One Church v. Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Co., 2026-Ohio-2764 Court decision One Church v. Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Co. (2026-Ohio-2764, 2026) |
Not yet reviewed for Ohio: state license, contingency fees, impartiality, umpire selection, causation, coverage, deadlines.
Ohio authorities by category
Administrative rules and codes
Regulator: Ohio Department of Insurance
Ohio court decisions
- One Church v. Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Co. (2026-Ohio-2764, 2026) (Supreme Court of Ohio): The court affirmed dismissal of a complaint challenging a binding appraisal award where the pleading did not sufficiently identify a material mistake supporting relief. Subjects: Award
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Frequently asked questions
Is an appraisal award binding in Ohio, and how is it enforced?
Binding; narrow grounds to challenge. In One Church v. Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Co., 2026-Ohio-2764, the Supreme Court of Ohio affirmed dismissal of a complaint challenging a binding appraisal award because it did not sufficiently identify a material mistake supporting relief.