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MI HB5782

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Howze

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Modifies automobile and home insurance rate regulations by allowing insurers to use rates immediately upon filing instead of requiring prior approval under chapters 24 and 26.

  • Establishes "Insurance Renaissance Zones" in qualified cities (those with 10%+ population decline) where qualified residents receive first-claim protection—insurers cannot increase premiums for a first claim on home or automobile insurance policies.

  • Creates the Silver Lining Insurance Fund within the state treasury, funded by $50,000,000 per year from the Catastrophic Claims Association to reimburse insurers for premium reductions required in renaissance zones.

  • Requires the Commissioner to monitor insurance premiums and rates in renaissance zones and determine if 50%+ disparity exists; if found, insurers must reduce first renewal premiums by 20% during the following 12 months.

  • Updates classification and rating factors for automobile insurance (driver age/experience, mileage, vehicle characteristics, safety courses) and home insurance (construction type, security devices, fire protection class, loss history), while prohibiting rating based on sex or marital status.

Legislative Description

Insurance; property and casualty; insurance renaissance zones; allow certain cities to create. Amends secs. 2106, 2111 & 3104 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2106 et seq.) & adds ch. 25A.

Insurance, no-fault

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 07/19/2012

8/15/2012

Committee Referrals

Insurance7/18/2012

Full Bill Text

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