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MI HB6092

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

Phil Cavanagh

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Insurance Code of 1956 to change references from "commissioner of the office of financial and insurance services" to "director of the department of insurance and financial services"

  • Requires the director to prominently post automobile insurance rate filing information in plain language on the department website when rate filings are submitted

  • Prohibits automobile insurers from increasing rates unless written notice is provided to policyholders at least 60 days before the new rates take effect, including the amount of increase and information about requesting public hearings and submitting written comments

  • Allows persons or organizations to request the director conduct public hearings regarding rate filings, with the director considering relevant input when examining rate filings

  • Requires insurers to provide policyholders annually with written notices in plain language describing rating classifications, rate variation explanations, procedures to obtain additional premium information, policyholder appeal rights, underwriting rules, and suggestions to contact agents about alternative coverage options

Legislative Description

Insurance; no-fault; notification of proposed rate increases; require. Amends secs. 102 & 2112 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.102 & 500.212) & adds sec. 2107b.

Insurance, no-fault

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 12/22/2014

12/30/2014

Committee Referrals

Insurance12/18/2014

Full Bill Text

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