Any deficit sustained by the association in any year must be recouped, pursuant to the plan of operation and the rating plan then in effect, by one or both of the following procedures:
(1) an assessment upon the policyholders, which may not exceed one additional annual premium at the then current rate;
(2) a rate increase applicable prospectively.
HISTORY: 1988 Act No. 360, Section 12; 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.