Sec. 1901.054. LIMITATIONS ON RATES. (a) Rates set under this chapter may not be excessive or inadequate, as described by this section, or unreasonable or unfairly discriminatory.
(b) A rate is not excessive unless the rate is unreasonably high for the insurance coverage provided.
(c) A rate is not inadequate unless the rate is unreasonably low for the insurance coverage provided and:
(1) is insufficient to sustain projected losses and expenses; or
(2) the use of the rate has or, if continued, will have the effect of destroying competition or creating a monopoly.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 3B.034(a), eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 9.034(a), eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Property and Casualty Insurance
Subtitle B - Liability Insurance for Physicians and Health Care Providers
Chapter 1901 - Professional Liability Insurance for Physicians and Health Care Providers
Section 1901.051. Considerations in Setting Rates
Section 1901.052. Grouping of Risks
Section 1901.053. Modification of Classification Rates
Section 1901.054. Limitations on Rates
Section 1901.0541. Use in Underwriting of Certain Information Related to Lawsuits; Refund
Section 1901.055. Claim Surcharge