2010 West Virginia Code
CHAPTER 33. INSURANCE
ARTICLE 17A. PROPERTY INSURANCE DECLINATION, TERMINATION AND DISCLOSURE.
§33-17A-8. Sanctions.

§33-17A-8. Sanctions.

If the commissioner determines in a final order that:

(a) An insurer has violated section five or six of this article, he may require the insurer to:

(1) Accept the application or written request for insurance coverage at a rate and on the same terms and conditions as are available to other risks similarly situated;

(2) Reinstate insurance coverage to the end of the policy period; or

(3) Continue insurance coverage at a rate and on the same terms and conditions as are available to other risks similarly situated.

(b) Any person has violated any provision of this article, he may:

(1) Issue a cease and desist order to restrain the person from engaging in practices which violate this article; and

(2) Assess a penalty against the person of up to five thousand dollars for each willful and knowing violation of this article.

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