Subdivision 1. Requirement. All insurance policies filed with the commissioner pursuant to section 72C.11 shall be written in language easily readable and understandable by a person of average intelligence and education.
Subd. 2. Compliance factors. In determining whether a policy or contract is readable within the meaning of this section the commissioner shall consider, at least, the following factors:
(a) the simplicity of the sentence structure and the shortness of the sentences used;
(b) the extent to which commonly used and understood words are employed;
(c) the extent to which legal terms are avoided;
(d) the extent to which references to other sections or provisions of the contract are minimized;
(e) the extent to which definitional provisions are incorporated in the text of the policy or contract; and
(f) any additional factors relevant to the readability or understandability of an insurance policy or contract which the commissioner may prescribe by rule.
1977 c 345 s 6
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 59A - 79A — Insurance
Chapter 72C — Readability Of Insurance Policies
Section 72C.08 — Format Requirements.
Section 72C.09 — Flesch Scale Analysis Readability Score, Procedures.
Section 72C.10 — Filing Requirements; Duties Of Commissioner.
Section 72C.11 — Application Of Filing Requirements; Duties Of Commissioner.