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CO SB274

Bill

Status

Passed

6/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Chris Holbert

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds disability insurance as a type of insurance that nonadmitted insurers can offer through surplus lines insurance in Colorado.

  • Defines disability insurance as supplemental coverage that exceeds policy limits from admitted insurers, provides income replacement for individuals with disabilities, and does not cover diagnosis or treatment of the disability.

  • Amends Colorado's legislative declaration and definitions to include disability insurance alongside property and casualty insurance in the regulation of nonadmitted insurance transactions.

  • Takes effect 90 days after the 2017 legislative session ends (August 9, 2017), subject to voter approval if a referendum petition is filed within that period.

  • Applies to disability insurance policies offered on or after the effective date of the act.

Legislative Description

Nonadmitted Insurers Disability Surplus Lines Insurance

Insurance

Last Action

Governor Signed

6/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Business Affairs and Labor4/21/2017
Business, Labor, & Technology3/29/2017

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