2017 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 500 - Insurance Code of 1956
Act 218 of 1956 THE INSURANCE CODE OF 1956 (500.100 - 500.8302)
218-1956-4 CHAPTER 4 AUTHORIZATION OF INSURERS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (500.402...500.480)
Section 500.479 Imposition of fee by NAIC.

Sec. 479.

(1) An insurer domiciled in this state and authorized to transact insurance in this state is not required and cannot be compelled to pay any fee imposed by the NAIC, unless the fee is authorized by an order of the commissioner pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.

(2) In determining whether to authorize the payment of a fee imposed by the NAIC, the commissioner shall consider the NAIC's annual report required under section 478, any legislative oversight reports, records, or findings transmitted by the senate and house of representatives standing committees on insurance issues under section 478, and the following factors:

(a) How the NAIC dedicates the use of the fees, including the degree to which any solvency-related revenue is improperly used to subsidize NAIC functions other than solvency oversight.

(b) The degree to which fees imposed by the NAIC are based on an insurer's annual amount of premium volume, rather than the cost of a service rendered by the NAIC.

(c) Whether the NAIC has exceeded its legal authority, as determined by an examination of the fiscal report required under section 478, as well as any other factors considered appropriate by the commissioner.

(d) The level of accountability shown by the NAIC to legislative and regulatory authorities.

(e) The effect of NAIC standards on state sovereignty and innovation.

(f) Whether the NAIC determines the state's accreditation status solely on the basis of its regulatory effectiveness.

(g) Whether NAIC proceedings and decision making are open and publicly accessible.

(3) An order issued under this section shall include a detailed explanation of the commissioner's findings concerning the factors listed in subsection (2).

(4) The commissioner may by an appropriate order authorize or prohibit, in whole or in part, the payment of a fee imposed by the NAIC. The commissioner may rescind or modify, in whole or in part, an order issued by the commissioner under this section as circumstances warrant.

History: Add. 1998, Act 279, Imd. Eff. July 27, 1998
Popular Name: Act 218