UJI 13-1703B. Bad faith failure to defend.

An insurer must act fairly, reasonably, honestly, and in good faith in determining whether it has a duty to defend a claim [against its insured]. An insurer acts in bad faith in refusing to defend a claim if it [fails to conduct an investigation of the claim that is timely and reasonable under the circumstances;] [fails to conduct a fair and honest evaluation of its duty to defend, giving the interests of its insured at least the same weight as its own interests;] [or] [unreasonably delays notifying the insured of its decision about whether or not it will defend the claim.]