West Virginia Code Chapter 33. Insurance § 33-20B-7. Studies by the commissioner

The commissioner is hereby directed to study the feasibility and desirability of creating joint underwriting associations or alternative pooling agreements to facilitate the issuance and underwriting of malpractice insurance policies in this state. The commissioner is further directed to identify and study the policies and practices of all insurers in setting dollar amounts to be held in reserve for anticipated claims and claims filed against malpractice insurance policies in this state.

Beginning in the year one thousand nine hundred eighty-six, the commissioner shall report periodically the results of the studies required by this section to the joint standing committee on the judiciary. Beginning in the year one thousand nine hundred eighty-seven, the commissioner shall file an annual report of the results of such studies with the Legislature on the first day of its regular session.