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MI SB0715

Bill

Status

Passed

7/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Casperson

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits issuance of certificates of insurance that alter, amend, or extend coverage provided by the referenced insurance policy.

  • Prohibits preparation or issuance of certificates containing false or misleading information about an insurance policy, or demanding such certificates from insurers, producers, or policyholders.

  • Clarifies that certificates of insurance do not obligate insurers to provide cancellation or nonrenewal notices unless required by the actual policy or endorsement.

  • Establishes that notice rights for policy cancellation, nonrenewal, or similar notices are determined solely by the insurance policy terms, not by the certificate of insurance.

  • Authorizes the Director of Insurance and Financial Services to impose civil fines up to $500 per violation (or $2,500 if knowing violation), with a $25,000 maximum, and to seek court injunctions for violations.

Legislative Description

Insurance; other; certificates of insurance model act; enact. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding ch. 22A.

Insurance, other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0271'14 With Immediate Effect

7/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Insurance12/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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