Sec. 1806.154. PROFIT SHARING AUTHORIZED. (a) Section 1806.153 does not prohibit an insurer from sharing profits with the insurer's policyholders if:
(1) a profit sharing agreement is placed on or in the face of the policy;
(2) the profit sharing is uniform and does not discriminate among individuals or among classes; and
(3) the profit is not distributed to an insured before the expiration of the insurance policy.
(b) An insurer or an insurer's officer, director, agent, or other representative that violates this section has engaged in unjust discrimination.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Property and Casualty Insurance
Subtitle A - General Provisions
Chapter 1806 - Prohibited Practices and Rebates Related to Policies
Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Fire Insurance
Section 1806.151. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 1806.152. Construction of Subchapter
Section 1806.153. Unjust Discrimination; Rebates
Section 1806.154. Profit Sharing Authorized
Section 1806.1541. Certain Promotional Practices Authorized
Section 1806.155. Insurer Liability on Policy Issued Without Authority
Section 1806.156. Acceptance of Rebate or Other Inducement; Criminal Penalty