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MI SB1023

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/10/2009

Primary Sponsor

Hansen Clarke

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends section 2114 of the Michigan Insurance Code (1956 PA 218) regarding aggrieved persons' right to request hearings on insurance filings with the commissioner.

  • Changes language from "which" to "that" and updates references to apply the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969 (1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201-24.328) to hearing procedures.

  • Authorizes the commissioner to order refunds of premiums to affected policyholders when disapproving a filing as having excessive rates, unfairly discriminatory rates, or non-compliance with rating requirements, provided the refund amount is substantial and exceeds the cost of making the refund.

  • Specifies that commissioner orders disapproving filings do not affect contracts or policies issued before the filing becomes ineffective, except for any ordered refunds.

  • Requires the commissioner to hold hearings within 30 days of receiving a good faith application and provide at least 10 days' written notice to all affected parties.

Legislative Description

Insurance; essential; reimbursement for rates found to be excessive, unfairly discriminatory, or based on unlawful rating factors; permit. Amends sec. 2114 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2114).

Insurance, no-fault

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Economic Development And Regulatory Reform

12/10/2009

Committee Referrals

Economic Development & Regulatory Reform12/10/2009

Full Bill Text

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