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MI SB0532

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/5/2009

Primary Sponsor

Samuel Thomas

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires all insurers to file automobile insurance rates reflecting a minimum 20% overall average rate reduction from rates charged on October 1, 2008, within 90 days of the bill's effective date.

  • Requires all insurers to file home insurance rates reflecting a minimum 20% overall average rate reduction from rates charged on October 1, 2008, within 90 days of the bill's effective date.

  • Allows individual rate reductions and premiums to vary based on discounts, surcharges, rating factors, and coverage selection despite the mandated overall reduction.

  • Permits insurers to petition the insurance commissioner for relief from the 20% reduction requirement by demonstrating undue financial hardship, with the commissioner deciding within 30 days.

  • Allows insurers to reduce rates by more than 20% and applies the requirement to all automobile and home insurance policies in Michigan, including group and franchise policies.

Legislative Description

Insurance; essential; rate rollback; require. Amends sec. 2105 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2105) & adds sec. 2111f.

Insurance, no-fault

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Economic Development And Regulatory Reform

5/5/2009

Committee Referrals

Economic Development & Regulatory Reform5/5/2009

Full Bill Text

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