Sec. 27. (a) The purpose of this section is to preclude insurers from charging higher rates for innocent prior-uninsured motorists who have not operated a motor vehicle in violation of any financial responsibility or compulsory insurance requirement within the prior twelve months.
(b) As used in this section, "motor vehicle insurance" means any type of insurance described in IC 27-1-5-1, Class 2(f).
(c) A motor vehicle insurer may not discriminate in establishing a rate for a policyholder or applicant, based solely on the absence of insurance by the applicant or policyholder.
(d) This section does not apply to applicants who first received their driver's license within the past thirty-six (36) month period.
(e) A violation of this section is an unfair and deceptive act or practice in the business of insurance under IC 27-4-1-4.
As added by P.L.169-1999, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 1. Department of Insurance
Chapter 22. Regulation of Insurance Rates
27-1-22-2. Application of Act; Exceptions; "Inland Marine Insurance"
27-1-22-2.5. "Commercial Policyholder" Defined
27-1-22-3. Guidelines for Establishing Rates; Uniformity; Fleet or Fleet Policy
27-1-22-5. Hearing on Question of Compliance With Filing Requirements; Finding and Order
27-1-22-6. Bad Faith Filing; Burden of Proof; Order to Rewrite Policies at Approved Rate
27-1-22-8. Rating Organizations; Definitions; License; Services to Subscribers; Rules; Cooperation
27-1-22-9. Deviation From Rates; Filing; Effective Date; Termination; Public Inspection
27-1-22-10. Insurers Acting in Concert
27-1-22-11. Appeal to Commissioner From Act or Decision of Rating Organization; Decision and Order
27-1-22-12. Procedure on Complaint by Insured
27-1-22-13. Advisory Organization; Filing and Regulation; Orders of Commissioner
27-1-22-16. Approval of Rules and Statistical Plans; Exchange of Information and Experience Data
27-1-22-17. Withholding Information; Giving False or Misleading Information
27-1-22-19. Freedom of Contract With Reference to Commissions
27-1-22-20. High Risk Auto Insurance; Apportionment Agreements; Rate Modifications
27-1-22-23. Exemption of Rates and Classifications From Law Governing Rules and Regulations
27-1-22-24. Suspension or Revocation of Licenses
27-1-22-27. Motor Vehicle Insurance; Rates for Innocent Prior-Uninsured Motorists
27-1-22-28. Title Insurance Filings; Title Insurance Rate Comparison Tool