Washington Democratic Gov. Christine Gregoire signed legislation yesterday that would make it easier to convict insurers of bad faith and impose triple damages.

Her signature came despite pleas from insurance groups who argue that the measure will spur unnecessary lawsuits.

The American Insurance Association, the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies and the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America had all urged the Democratic chief executive to veto SB 5726, the Insurance Fair Conduct Act.

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