Md. Code Regs. 31.10.14.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 18, September 6, 2024

Section 31.10.14.03 - Minimum Loss Ratio

A. In order to assure that benefits under specified disease policies are reasonable in relation to the premium charged, the insurer shall establish premiums for specified disease policies in accordance with generally accepted actuarial principles and practices so as to return to policyholders in the form of aggregate benefits provided under the policy during the period for which rates are computed at least 75 percent of the aggregate premiums earned in the case of group and blanket policies, and at least 60 percent of the aggregate premiums earned in the case of individual policies.

B. Policies issued as a result of solicitation of individuals through the mail or mass media advertising, including both print and broadcast advertising, shall be considered individual policies for purposes of this regulation.

C. The benefits provided in a specified disease policy shall be considered unreasonable in relation to the premium charged if the actual or anticipated loss ratio is less than 75 percent in the case of group and blanket policies, or less than 60 percent in the case of individual policies.

Md. Code Regs. 31.10.14.03