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OK HCR1014

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

5/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Todd Russ

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates certain consumer protections as the Oklahoma Insurance Consumer Bill of Rights, recognizing rights established in Oklahoma Statutes and Administrative Rules.

  • Establishes consumer protections for property and casualty insurance including: protection against credit-based penalties, written notice of application acceptance/denial within 45 days, premium refunds for early cancellation, and penalty-free claim inquiries.

  • Guarantees claim handling protections including: insurer acknowledgment within 30 days of claim receipt, notification of claim acceptance/denial within 45 days, and insurer response to written communications within 30 days.

  • Provides homeowner-specific rights: penalty-free first claim after 45 days of coverage, no surcharge assessment for weather-related claims, and access to Market Assistance Association services for those having difficulty obtaining coverage.

  • Establishes automobile and motorcycle insurance consumer rights including: discounts for accident prevention courses, no-fault collision protections, protections against penalties for previous lower liability limits, and restrictions on consideration of traffic records over 3 years old or certain traffic charges.

Legislative Description

Insurance; creating the Oklahoma Insurance Consumer Bill of Rights; distribution.

Insurance

Last Action

First Reading

5/8/2013

Full Bill Text

No bill text available