Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 1035.11 - Waiting period(a)(1) If the commissioner finds after hearing that competition is not an effective regulator of the rates charged or that a substantial number of companies are competing irresponsibly through the rates charged or that there are widespread violations of this article, the commissioner may adopt a rule requiring that any subsequent changes in the rates or supplementary rate information be filed with the commissioner at least thirty (30) working days before they become effective.(2) In the event that the waiting period is imposed pursuant to paragraph (1), the commissioner may extend the waiting period for a period not to exceed thirty (30) additional working days by written notice to the filer before the first thirty-day period expires.(b) In the event that the commissioner has entered an order pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a), the commissioner may require the filing of supporting data as the commissioner deems necessary for the proper functioning of the rate monitoring and regulating process. The supporting data shall include: (1) the experience and judgment of the filer and, to the extent the filer wishes or the commissioner requires, the experience and judgment of other insurers or rate service organizations;(2) the filer's interpretation of any statistical data relied upon;(3) a description of the actuarial and statistical methods employed in setting the rate; and(4) any other relevant matters required by the commissioner.(c) A rule adopted under this section shall expire not more than one year after issue. The commissioner may renew it for an additional one-year period after a hearing and appropriate findings under this section.(d) Whenever a filing is not accompanied by the information as the commissioner has required under subsection (a), the commissioner may so inform the insurer and the filing shall be deemed to be made when the information is furnished.1915, June 2, P.L. 736, No. 338, §711, added 1993 , July 2, P.L. 190, No. 44, § 20, imd. effective.