2007 House Bill 5558

Authorize certain insurance premium refunds

Introduced in the House

Dec. 12, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Shanelle Jackson (D-9)

To allow the state insurance commission to order a refund of an insurance premium paid by affected policyholders if it deems the company’s rate filing to have been “excessive or unfairly discriminatory,” and if the amount is substantial and equals or exceeds the cost of making the refund. Note: Michigan has a “file and use” insurance rate system wherein insurers are required to file for approval of any rate changes, but don’t have to wait to start using the rates immediately.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

April 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 15, 2008

Passed in the House 61 to 46 (details)

Motion

To give the bill immediate effect.

The motion failed 62 to 45 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 16, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform