A. A rate service organization applying for a license as required by § 38.2-1913 shall include with its application:
1. A copy of its constitution, charter, articles of organization, agreement, association or incorporation, and a copy of its bylaws, plan of operation and any other rules or regulations governing the conduct of its business;
2. A list of its members and subscribers;
3. The name and address of one or more residents of this Commonwealth upon whom notices, process affecting it or orders of the Commission may be served;
4. A statement showing its technical qualifications for acting in the capacity for which it seeks a license; and
5. Any other relevant information and documents that the Commission may require.
B. Each organization which has applied for a license under subsection A of this section shall promptly notify the Commission of every material change in the facts or in the documents on which its application was based.
C. If the Commission finds that the applicant and the natural persons through whom it acts are competent, trustworthy, and technically qualified to provide the services proposed, and that all requirements of law have been met, the Commission shall issue a license specifying the authorized activity of the applicant.
D. Licenses issued under subsection C of this section shall remain in effect until the licensee withdraws from the Commonwealth or until the license is suspended or revoked.
E. Any amendment to a document filed under subdivision 1 of subsection A of this section shall be filed promptly after it becomes effective. Failure to comply with this subsection shall be a ground for revocation of the license granted under subsection C of this section.
1973, c. 504, § 38.1-279.42; 1986, c. 562.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 19 - Regulation of Rates Generally
§ 38.2-1900. Purposes of chapter
§ 38.2-1903.1. Exemptions of large commercial risks
§ 38.2-1905. Motor vehicle insurer not to charge points or increase premiums in certain instances
§ 38.2-1906. Filing and use of rates
§ 38.2-1906.1. Misquote of premium
§ 38.2-1907. Filings open to inspection
§ 38.2-1908. Rate making and delegation of filing obligation
§ 38.2-1909. Review of rates by Commission
§ 38.2-1910. Disapproval of rates
§ 38.2-1911. Special restrictions on individual insurers
§ 38.2-1912. Delayed effect of rates; certification of reinsurance with affiliated company
§ 38.2-1913. Operation and control of rate service organizations
§ 38.2-1914. Licensing of rate service organizations
§ 38.2-1915. Joint underwriting or joint reinsurance organizations
§ 38.2-1916. Certain conduct by insurers and rate service organizations prohibited
§ 38.2-1916.2. Penalties; injunctive relief; restitution
§ 38.2-1917. Injunctive relief
§ 38.2-1918. Agreements for equitable apportionment of insurance
§ 38.2-1919.1. Interchange of rating data and information
§ 38.2-1920. Excess rate for a specific risk
§ 38.2-1921. Combination policies
§ 38.2-1921.1. Professional employer organization workers' compensation rating
§ 38.2-1922. No rule prohibiting or regulating payment of dividends, etc., to be adopted
§ 38.2-1923. Person aggrieved by application of rating system to be heard; appeal to Commission
§ 38.2-1927. Withholding information; giving false or misleading information