Within a time that the director or his designee directs, the association shall submit, for the approval of the director or his designee, an initial filing, in proper form, of policy forms, classifications, rates, rating plans, and rating rules applicable to legal professional liability insurance to be written by the association. If the director or his designee disapproves the initial filing, in whole or in part, the association shall amend the filing, in whole or in part, in accordance with the direction of the director or his designee. If the director or his designee is unable to approve the filing or amended filing, within the time specified, he shall promulgate the policy forms, classifications, rates, rating plans, and rules to be used by the association in making rates for and writing the insurance.
HISTORY: 1988 Act No. 360, Section 9; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 832.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 81 - Legal Malpractice Insurance
Section 38-81-220. Definitions.
Section 38-81-230. Joint underwriting association created.
Section 38-81-240. Powers of association.
Section 38-81-250. Plan of operation.
Section 38-81-260. Legal professional liability insurance coverage by association.
Section 38-81-270. Gathering of data.
Section 38-81-280. Structuring rates.
Section 38-81-290. Filing of forms.
Section 38-81-300. Specification of coverage basis.
Section 38-81-310. Rate increases or assessments.
Section 38-81-320. Recoupment of deficits.
Section 38-81-330. Change in premium rates after initial year of operation.
Section 38-81-340. Participation of insurers.
Section 38-81-350. Members bound by approved plan.
Section 38-81-360. Continuation of obligations.
Section 38-81-370. Board of directors.