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2019 Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 59A - 79A — Insurance
Chapter 65A — Fire And Related Insurance
Section 65A.285 — Surcharge Prohibition.
Universal Citation: MN Stat § 65A.285 (2019)
65A.285 SURCHARGE PROHIBITION.
Subdivision 1. Surcharge prohibition. An insurer may not impose a surcharge on homeowners insurance solely as a result of a consumer inquiry.
Subd. 2. Definitions. For purposes of this section:
(1) "consumer inquiry" means a telephone call or other communication made to an insurer that does not result in a paid claim and that is in regard to the general terms or conditions of or coverage offered under an insurance policy. The term includes a question concerning the process for filing a claim and whether a policy will cover a loss; and
(2) "surcharge" means an increase in premium for a policy, including the removal of a claim-free discount.
History: 2014 c 198 art 4 s 7
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