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MA S578

Relative to notice requirements for insurance premium changes and insurance coverage changes


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to notice requirements for insurance premium changes and insurance coverage changes. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 175 of the General Laws to require insurers to provide 45-day written notice to the first-named insured and the insurance producer of record before implementing any premium increase exceeding 15% or any coverage elimination, reduction, diminution, or increased deductible not at the request of the insured. If the insurer fails to provide such notice, the coverage will remain in effect until notice is provided or the insured obtains replacement coverage. The bill also outlines the calculation of any pro-rata earned premium if the insured elects not to renew, and specifies that the notice requirement does not apply to changes based on the altered nature or extent of the risk insured or to insurance producers who are employees or exclusive agents of the insurer.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 04/30/2018)

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