Okla. Stat. tit. 36, § 36-995
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Joint underwriting, joint reinsurance pool and residual
Official statutory text
market activities.
Joint Underwriting, Joint Reinsurance Pool and Residual Market
Activities.
A. Notwithstanding paragraph 3 of subsection A of Section 992
of this title, insurers participating in joint underwriting, joint
reinsurance pools or residual market mechanisms may in connection
with such activity act in cooperation with each other in the making
of rates, rating systems, policy forms, underwriting rules, surveys,
inspections and investigations, the furnishing of loss and expense
statistics or other information, or carrying on research. Joint
underwriting, joint reinsurance pools and residual market mechanisms
shall not be deemed an advisory organization.
B. Except to the extent modified by this section, joint
underwriting, joint reinsurance pool and residual market mechanism
activities are subject to the other provisions of the Property and
Casualty Competitive Loss Cost Rating Act.
C. If, after a hearing, the Commissioner finds that any
activity or practice of an insurer participating in joint
underwriting or a pool is unfair, is unreasonable, will tend to
lessen competition in any market or is otherwise inconsistent with
the provisions or purposes of the Property and Casualty Competitive
Loss Cost Rating Act, the Commissioner may issue a written order and
require the discontinuance of such activity or practice.
D. Every pool shall file with the Commissioner a copy of its
constitution, articles of incorporation, agreement or association,
bylaws, rules and regulations governing its activities, list of
members, the name and address of a resident of this state upon whom
notice, orders of the Commissioner, or process may be served, and
any changes in amendments or changes in the foregoing.
E. Any residual market mechanism, plan or agreement to
implement such a mechanism, and any changes or amendments thereto,
shall be submitted in writing to the Commissioner for consideration
and approval, together with such information as may be reasonably
required.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 36. Insurance Page 240
Joint Underwriting, Joint Reinsurance Pool and Residual Market
Activities.
A. Notwithstanding paragraph 3 of subsection A of Section 992
of this title, insurers participating in joint underwriting, joint
reinsurance pools or residual market mechanisms may in connection
with such activity act in cooperation with each other in the making
of rates, rating systems, policy forms, underwriting rules, surveys,
inspections and investigations, the furnishing of loss and expense
statistics or other information, or carrying on research. Joint
underwriting, joint reinsurance pools and residual market mechanisms
shall not be deemed an advisory organization.
B. Except to the extent modified by this section, joint
underwriting, joint reinsurance pool and residual market mechanism
activities are subject to the other provisions of the Property and
Casualty Competitive Loss Cost Rating Act.
C. If, after a hearing, the Commissioner finds that any
activity or practice of an insurer participating in joint
underwriting or a pool is unfair, is unreasonable, will tend to
lessen competition in any market or is otherwise inconsistent with
the provisions or purposes of the Property and Casualty Competitive
Loss Cost Rating Act, the Commissioner may issue a written order and
require the discontinuance of such activity or practice.
D. Every pool shall file with the Commissioner a copy of its
constitution, articles of incorporation, agreement or association,
bylaws, rules and regulations governing its activities, list of
members, the name and address of a resident of this state upon whom
notice, orders of the Commissioner, or process may be served, and
any changes in amendments or changes in the foregoing.
E. Any residual market mechanism, plan or agreement to
implement such a mechanism, and any changes or amendments thereto,
shall be submitted in writing to the Commissioner for consideration
and approval, together with such information as may be reasonably
required.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 36. Insurance Page 240
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