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MI SB1024
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires the insurance commissioner to prominently post automobile insurance rate filings in plain language on the Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation website at the time of filing.
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Mandates automobile insurers provide written notice to policyholders at least 60 days before a proposed rate increase takes effect, stating the amount of the increase and the insured's right to request a public hearing and submit written comments to the commissioner.
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Allows any person or organization aggrieved by a rate filing to request a public hearing, which the commissioner may grant and designate personnel to conduct if deemed necessary and appropriate for fact-finding before making rate determinations.
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Requires insurers to send policyholders written notice annually with renewal notices for automobile and home insurance containing: specific rating classifications, explanation of rate variations, procedures to obtain premium calculation information, insured rights to appeal, underwriting rules, and suggestions to contact agents about alternative coverage options.
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Bill takes effect only if Senate Bills 1020, 1022, and 1028 from the 95th Legislature are also enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Insurance; no-fault; notification of proposed rate increases; require. Amends sec. 2112 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2112) & adds sec. 2107b. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1020'09, SB 1022'09, SB 1028'09
Insurance, no-fault
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Economic Development And Regulatory Reform
12/10/2009