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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) An advisory organization and every insurer subject to this chapter which makes its own rate shall provide within this state reasonable means where any person aggrieved by the application of its rating system may upon that person's written request be heard in person or by the person's authorized representative to review the manner in which the rating system has been applied in connection with the insurance afforded the aggrieved person.
(b) Any party affected by the action of an advisory organization or the insurer may, within thirty (30) days after written notice of that action, make application, in writing, for an appeal to the director, setting forth the basis for the appeal and the grounds to be relied upon by the applicant. If the advisory organization or insurer fails to grant or reject the request within thirty (30) days after it is made, the applicant may proceed in the same manner as if the application has been rejected.
(c) The director shall review the application and, if the director finds that the application is made in good faith and that it sets forth on its face grounds which reasonably justify holding a hearing, the director shall conduct a hearing held not less than ten (10) days after written notice to the applicant and to an advisory organization or insurer. The director, after a hearing, shall affirm or reverse the action of an advisory organization or insurer.
(d) If, after a hearing held under this section, it is determined that the rates charged by an insurer are in excess of the appropriate rate, the overcharge shall be refunded to the insured.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 27. Insurance § 27-7.1-11.1. Challenge and review of application of rating system - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-27-insurance/ri-gen-laws-sect-27-7-1-11-1/
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