In every case where, pursuant to the provisions of this article, the commissioner is authorized or required to determine whether rates are reasonable and adequate and not unfairly discriminatory, he shall consider:
(1) The factors applied by insurers and rating organizations generally in determining the bases for rates;
(2) The financial condition of the insurer;
(3) The method of operation of such insurer;
(4) The past loss experience of the insurer within the state and without the state when necessary and may give consideration to prospective loss experience within the state and without the state when necessary, over such period of years as shall appear to be fairly representative of the frequency of the occurrence of the particular hazard or peril, including, where pertinent, the conflagration and catastrophe hazards, if any;
(5) All factors reasonably related to the kind of insurance involved; and
(6) A reasonable profit for the insurer and, in the case of participating insurers, to policyholders' dividends.
In the case of fire insurance, he shall consider the latest available experience of the fire insurance business, other than fire insurance covering motor vehicles, during a period of not less than five years preceding the year in which such rates are reviewed by him.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 13 - Rates and Rating Organizations.
Article 2 - Fire, etc., and Inland Marine Insurance.
Section 27-13-20 - Definitions.
Section 27-13-21 - Applicability of Article - Generally.
Section 27-13-22 - Applicability of Article - Inland Marine Insurance.
Section 27-13-23 - Applicability of Article - Exemptions.
Section 27-13-25 - Rating Organizations - Provisions for Insurers to Become Members or Subscribers.
Section 27-13-27 - Rate-Making and Making Rating Systems.
Section 27-13-28 - Annual Statistical Reports of Insurers.
Section 27-13-29 - Filing of Rating Systems With Department by Insurers - Requirement.
Section 27-13-31 - Survey of Risks Rated Upon Schedule.
Section 27-13-32 - Hearings on Applications to Reduce Rates.
Section 27-13-33 - Applications for Uniform Percentage Increase or Decrease of Rates by Insurers.
Section 27-13-34 - Approval of Rates and Forms for Insuring Special Types or Classes of Risks.
Section 27-13-37 - Alteration, Supplementation, and Amendment of Rating Systems.
Section 27-13-38 - Prohibition Against Premiums Not in Accord With Approved Rating Systems.
Section 27-13-39 - False or Misleading Information Concerning Rates.
Section 27-13-40 - Suspension of License or Certificate of Authority.
Section 27-13-41 - Order Revoking or Suspending Licenses.
Section 27-13-42 - Notices, Hearings, and Orders by Commissioner.
Section 27-13-43 - Review of Final Orders of Commissioner.