515A.1 Purpose of chapter.
The purpose of this chapter is to promote the public welfare by regulating insurance rates to the end that they shall not be excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory, and to authorize and regulate cooperative action among insurers in rate making and in other matters within the scope of this chapter. Nothing in this chapter is intended to prohibit or discourage reasonable competition, or to prohibit, or encourage except to the extent necessary to accomplish the aforementioned purpose, uniformity in insurance rates, rating systems, rating plans or practices. This chapter shall be liberally interpreted to carry into effect the provisions of this section.
[C50, 54, 58, 62, §515A.1, 515B.1; C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §515A.1]
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 515A - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LIABILITY INSURANCE RATES
Section 515A.1 - Purpose of chapter.
Section 515A.2 - Definitions — scope of chapter.
Section 515A.3 - Making of rates.
Section 515A.4 - Rate filings.
Section 515A.5 - Disapproval of filings.
Section 515A.6 - Rating organizations.
Section 515A.7 - Uniform rating plans and deviations.
Section 515A.8 - Appeal by member or subscriber.
Section 515A.9 - Information to be furnished insureds — hearings and appeals of insureds.
Section 515A.10 - Advisory organizations.
Section 515A.11 - Joint underwriting or joint reinsurance.
Section 515A.12 - Examinations.
Section 515A.13 - Rate administration.
Section 515A.14 - False or misleading information.
Section 515A.15 - Assigned risks.
Section 515A.15A - Deductible policies in workers’ compensation.
Section 515A.15B - Applicants unable to procure insurance through ordinary methods.
Section 515A.18 - Hearing procedure and judicial review.