Sec. 2630.
(1) A corporation, an unincorporated association, a partnership or an individual, whether located within or outside this state, may make application to the commissioner for license as a rating organization to make rates and insurance contract forms for such kinds of insurance, or subdivision or class of risk or a part or combination thereof as are specified in its application and shall file therewith:
(a) A copy of its constitution, its articles of agreement or association or its certificate of incorporation, and of its bylaws and rules governing the conduct of its business.
(b) A list of its members and subscribers.
(c) The name and address of a resident of this state upon whom notices or orders of the commissioner or process affecting such rating organization may be served.
(d) A statement of its qualifications as a rating organization.
(2) If the commissioner finds that the applicant is competent, trustworthy and otherwise qualified to act as a rating organization and that its constitution, articles of agreement or association or certificate of incorporation, and its bylaws and rules governing the conduct of its business conform to the requirements of law, he shall issue a license specifying the kinds of insurance, or subdivision or class of risk or part or combination thereof for which the applicant is authorized to act as a rating organization. Every such application shall be granted or denied in whole or in part by the commissioner within 60 days of the date of its filing with him.
(3) Licenses issued pursuant to this section shall remain in effect for 3 years unless sooner suspended or revoked by the commissioner.
(4) The fee for the license shall be $25.00.
(5) Licenses issued pursuant to this section may be suspended or revoked by the commissioner, after hearing upon notice, in the event the rating organization ceases to meet the requirements of this section.
(6) Every rating organization shall notify the commissioner promptly of every change in (a) its constitution, its articles of agreement or association, or its certificate of incorporation, and its bylaws and rules governing the conduct of its business, (b) its list of members and subscribers and (c) the name and address of the resident of this state designated by it upon whom notices or orders of the commissioner or process affecting such rating organization may be served.
History: 1956, Act 218, Eff. Jan. 1, 1957 ;-- Am. 1970, Act 180, Imd. Eff. Aug. 3, 1970 Popular Name: Act 218
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 500 - Insurance Code of 1956
Act 218 of 1956 - The Insurance Code of 1956 (500.100 - 500.8302)
218-1956-26 - Chapter 26 Fire and Inland Marine Rates (500.2600...500.2674)
Section 500.2600 - Purpose of Chapter; Construction.
Section 500.2601 - Scope of Chapter.
Section 500.2603 - Rate-Making Provisions; Uniformity.
Section 500.2604 - Expired. 1980, Act 461, Eff. Dec. 31, 1980.
Section 500.2610 - Filing Requirements; Modification or Suspension by Insurance Commissioner.
Section 500.2612 - Rate Filings; Adherence by Insurer.
Section 500.2614 - Rate Organization; Excess Rates on Specific Risks.
Section 500.2618 - Failure of Filing to Meet Requirements; Procedure.
Section 500.2630 - Rating Organization; License Application, Contents.
Section 500.2646 - Rating Organizations; Deviation, Procedure, Termination of Deviation.
Section 500.2648 - Rating Organizations; Alternative Methods for Deviation.
Section 500.2650 - Rating Organizations; Member or Subscriber, Appeal to Insurance Commissioner.
Section 500.2652 - Rating Organization and Insurer; Rating Information to Insured, Hearing; Appeal.
Section 500.2658 - Joint Underwriting or Reinsurance; Unfair Activities.
Section 500.2662 - Examination of Rating Advisory Organizations; Report.
Section 500.2664 - Statistical Plans; Exchange of Data, Consultation.
Section 500.2666 - Withholding Information, False or Misleading Information; Penalties.
Section 500.2674 - Insurance Commissioner; Regulatory Powers.