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OK SB803
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Rob Standridge
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AI Summary
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Prohibits insurers from canceling, refusing to renew, or increasing premiums on homeowner's insurance policies solely because an insured filed a first or second claim, provided the policy has been in effect more than 45 days.
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Allows insurers to increase premiums upon an insured filing a second claim against the policy.
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Establishes seven exceptions permitting cancellation, nonrenewal, or premium increases: nonpayment of premium, fraud or material misrepresentation, willful or reckless acts increasing hazard, substantial change in risk, violation of fire/health/safety regulations, Insurance Commissioner determination, or conviction of named insured for crime increasing hazard.
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Requires insurers to provide written renewal notice at least 30 days prior to policy expiration showing new premium, deductible, limits, or coverage; if notice is not provided, prior terms remain in effect until notice is given or replacement coverage is obtained.
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If insured elects not to renew, earned premium for policy extension is calculated pro rata at the lower of current or previous year's rate; if insured accepts renewal, changes become effective the day following prior policy's expiration or anniversary date.
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Effective date: November 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Homeowner's Insurance; prohibiting cancellation for certain claims. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Insurance
2/4/2015