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MA H2961

Relative to insurance company rebates


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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

Relative to insurance company rebates. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing laws related to insurance company rebates. The key provisions are: 1. It prohibits insurance companies, their officers or agents, and insurance brokers from offering or providing rebates, valuable consideration, special favors, or anything of value greater than $25 or in the form of cash or gift cards as an inducement to purchase, renew, or continue an insurance policy, annuity, or pure endowment contract. However, it allows for the provision of advice, services, and tools related to risk assessment, management, claims, and administrative support. 2. It prohibits individuals from accepting any such rebates, special favors, or valuable consideration greater than $25 or in the form of cash or gift cards from insurance companies, their agents, or brokers. 3. It amends a section of the state's insurance laws to align with the changes made in the first two sections, prohibiting the offering or acceptance of rebates, special favors, or valuable consideration greater than $25 or in the form of cash or gift cards as an inducement for insurance contracts.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/18/2018)

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