§ 27-2.6-18. Filing by rating bureaus.
(a) A title insurer may satisfy its obligation to file premium rates, rating manuals and forms as required by this chapter by becoming a member of, or a subscriber to, a rate service organization, organized and licensed under the provisions of this code, where the organization makes the filing, and by authorizing the commissioner in writing to accept the filings on the insurer’s behalf.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring a title insurer to become a member of, or a subscriber to, any rate service organization. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting the filing of deviations from rate service organization filings by any member or subscriber.
History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 58, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 66, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 27-2.6 - Rhode Island Title Insurers Act
Section 27-2.6-1. - Title and purpose.
Section 27-2.6-2. - Application of act and construction with other laws.
Section 27-2.6-3. - Definitions.
Section 27-2.6-4. - Corporate form required.
Section 27-2.6-5. - Authorized activities of title insurers.
Section 27-2.6-6. - Limitations on powers.
Section 27-2.6-7. - Minimum capital and surplus requirements.
Section 27-2.6-8. - Admitted asset standards.
Section 27-2.6-10. - Liquidation, dissolution or insolvency.
Section 27-2.6-11. - Diversification requirement.
Section 27-2.6-12. - Policyholder treatment.
Section 27-2.6-13. - Duties of title insurers utilizing the services of title insurance agents.
Section 27-2.6-14. - Prohibition of rebate and fee splitting.
Section 27-2.6-15. - Favored agent of title insurer.
Section 27-2.6-16. - Premium rate filings and standards.
Section 27-2.6-17. - Form filing.
Section 27-2.6-18. - Filing by rating bureaus.
Section 27-2.6-19. - Penalties and liabilities.
Section 27-2.6-20. - Violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA).