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MS SB2588

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Watson

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits insurers from applying hurricane deductibles or percentage wind deductibles to property damage claims caused by wind, wind gusts, hail, tornado, or cyclone from sources other than a named hurricane or tropical storm as declared by the National Hurricane Center.

  • Applies to insurance contracts covering dwellings and other buildings.

  • Requires the Commissioner of Insurance to penalize violating insurers with fines up to $10,000 per separate violation and authority to revoke or suspend their licenses.

  • Permits the Commissioner to impose additional penalties under Mississippi Code Title 83.

  • Directs the Department of Insurance to promulgate rules necessary to implement and administer the requirements.

Legislative Description

Property insurance; prohibit hurricane deductible unless damages arose from a named storm.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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