CHAPTER 33.  INSURANCE.

ARTICLE 17A. PROPERTY INSURANCE DECLINATION, TERMINATION AND DISCLOSURE.

§33-17A-8. Sanctions.

If the commissioner determines in a final order that:

(a) An insurer has violated section five or six of this article, he may require the insurer to:

(1) Accept the application or written request for insurance coverage at a rate and on the same terms and conditions as are available to other risks similarly situated;

(2) Reinstate insurance coverage to the end of the policy period; or

(3) Continue insurance coverage at a rate and on the same terms and conditions as are available to other risks similarly situated.

(b) Any person has violated any provision of this article, he may:

(1) Issue a cease and desist order to restrain the person from engaging in practices which violate this article; and

(2) Assess a penalty against the person of up to $5,000 for each willful and knowing violation of this article.

Bill History For §33-17A-8

1990 Regular Session
Senate Bill 162