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AR SB76

Bill

Status

Passed

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Blake Johnson

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Licensed property/casualty agents, brokers, and surplus lines brokers may charge fees to insureds in addition to premiums, provided fees are separately disclosed on invoices or billing statements

  • Aggregate fees plus commissions cannot exceed 20% of total gross premium charged by the insurer for that policy or contract

  • The 20% cap does not apply when a licensed property/casualty agent or broker refers a risk to a surplus lines broker licensed under § 23-65-308

  • Fees must be reasonable in relation to the cost of underwriting, issuing, and processing the policy or contract

  • Approved February 6, 2025 as Act 23 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Miscellaneous Prohibited Practices Under The Arkansas Insurance Code; And To Clarify Fees Collected By Certain Brokers.

Last Action

Notification that SB76 is now Act 23

2/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Commerce1/27/2025
Insurance & Commerce1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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