Sec. 1806.057. PROFIT SHARING WITH MEMBERS OF CERTAIN ASSOCIATIONS AUTHORIZED. (a) Section 1806.054 does not prohibit an insurer from sharing profits with policyholders who are part of a group program established by a nonprofit business association and who participate in the group program because of membership in the association.
(b) An insurer that elects to make distributions under this section must:
(1) file a written application describing the insurer's distribution with the commissioner for approval of a policyholder dividend amount that exceeds 10 percent of surplus; or
(2) notify the commissioner in writing of each distribution of a policyholder dividend amount that is not greater than 10 percent of surplus.
(c) If the commissioner does not act on the application on or before the fifth business day after the date the commissioner receives the application, the distribution is considered approved.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 463 (S.B. 1006), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Property and Casualty Insurance
Subtitle A - General Provisions
Chapter 1806 - Prohibited Practices and Rebates Related to Policies
Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Automobile Insurance
Section 1806.051. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 1806.052. Construction of Subchapter
Section 1806.053. Discriminations or Distinctions
Section 1806.054. Other Prohibited Inducements
Section 1806.055. Profit Sharing Authorized; Certain Prohibitions
Section 1806.056. Profit Sharing Based on Combat Duty Authorized
Section 1806.057. Profit Sharing With Members of Certain Associations Authorized