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MS SB2588
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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Applies to insurance contracts covering dwellings and other buildings.
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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.
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Permits the Commissioner to impose additional penalties under Mississippi Code Title 83.
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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