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OK SB803

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Rob Standridge

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Allows insurers to increase premiums upon an insured filing a second claim against the policy.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/4/2015

Full Bill Text

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