§1455.  Rate regulation when market determined to be noncompetitive

A.  If the commissioner determines that competition does not exist in a market and issues a noncompetitive ruling pursuant to R.S. 22:1453, the rates applicable to insurance sold in that market shall be regulated in accordance with the provisions of this Subpart applicable to noncompetitive markets.

B.  Any rate filing in effect at the time the commissioner determines that competition does not exist shall be deemed to be in compliance with the laws of this state unless disapproved pursuant to the procedures and rating standards contained in this Subpart applicable to noncompetitive markets.

C.  Any insurer having a rate filing in effect at the time the commissioner determines that competition does not exist may be required to furnish supporting information within thirty days of a written request by the commissioner.

Acts 2007, No. 459, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2008; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1402.3 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.

NOTE:  Former R.S. 22:1455 redesignated as R.S. 22:41 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.