Sec. 2210.363. PREMIUM DISCOUNTS; SURCHARGE CREDITS. (a) The association may offer a person insured under this chapter an actuarially justified premium discount on a policy issued by the association, or an actuarially justified credit against a surcharge assessed against the person, other than a surcharge assessed under Subchapter M, if:
(1) the construction, alteration, remodeling, enlargement, or repair of, or an addition to, insurable property exceeds applicable building code standards set forth in the plan of operation; or
(2) the person elects to purchase a binding arbitration endorsement under Section 2210.554.
(b) A premium discount or a credit against a surcharge under Subsection (a)(2) may not exceed 10 percent of the premium for the policy, before the application of the discount.
(c) The commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to implement and enforce this section, including rules defining "actuarially justified" for the purposes of this section.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 2 (H.B. 3), Sec. 34, eff. September 28, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Property and Casualty Insurance
Subtitle G - Pools, Groups, Plans, and Self-Insurance
Chapter 2210 - Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
Subchapter H. Rates; Discounts and Credits
Section 2210.351. Association Filings
Section 2210.3511. Public Access to Rate Adequacy Analysis
Section 2210.3512. Requirement for Vote on Rate Filing
Section 2210.352. Manual Rate Filings: Annual Filing
Section 2210.354. Manual Rate Filings: Additional Supporting Information
Section 2210.355. General Rate Requirements; Rate Standards
Section 2210.357. Rate Classifications
Section 2210.358. Experience Data
Section 2210.359. Limitation on Certain Rate Changes
Section 2210.362. Implied Consent by Applicant for Insurance Coverage