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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24-A §2327. Fleet rates

§2327. Fleet rates
1.
Two or more insurers, who, by virtue of their business associations in the United States, represent themselves to be or are customarily known as a "group" or similar insurance trade designation, may make the same filings or use the same rates for each such insurer, subject to the provisions of section 2303; and nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit an agreement to make the same filings or use the same rates and concerted action in connection with such filings or rates by such insurers. This section shall not apply to 2 or more insurers who are not under the same common executive or general management or control and who act in concert in underwriting groups or pools.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
2.
This section does not prohibit or restrict any agreement or action otherwise lawful under section 2322‑A.
[RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §72 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §72 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24-A §2328. Examinations

§2328. Examinations
The superintendent shall examine the affairs, transactions, accounts and records of each advisory organization licensed in this State as provided in section 2321‑A, and of joint underwriters and joint reinsurers as defined in section 2322‑A, as often as the superintendent considers advisable, but not less frequently than once every 5 years. The examination must be conducted in the same manner and is subject to the same applicable provisions as apply to examination of insurers in chapter 3. The reasonable costs of any such examination must be paid by the organization or association so examined. In lieu of any such examination, the superintendent may accept the report of an examination made by the insurance supervisory official of another state, pursuant to the laws of such state.   [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §85 (AMD).]
If the examination of a rating organization is satisfied by acceptance of another state's report on that rating organization, the superintendent shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over banking and insurance concerning the superintendent's analysis of that report, any deficiencies noted by the superintendent or in the other state's report and what action has been taken to correct those deficiencies.   [PL 1989, c. 356, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 356, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 885, §B10 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §85 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24-A §2329. Penalties

§2329. Penalties
1.
[PL 1989, c. 797, §32 (RP); PL 1989, c. 797, §§37, 38 (AFF).]
2.
The superintendent may, after notice and opportunity for hearing, deny, revoke, suspend or limit the permissible activities of any rating or advisory organization or insurer which fails to comply with an order of the superintendent within the time period provided by the order.
[PL 1989, c. 797, §33 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 797, §§37, 38 (AFF).]
3.
[PL 1977, c. 694, §421 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §§420,421 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 797, §§32,33,37, 38 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24-A §2330. Appeals from superintendent

§2330. Appeals from superintendent
Any insurer, advisory organization or rating organization aggrieved by any order or decision of the superintendent may appeal therefrom as provided in section 236.   [PL 1989, c. 797, §34 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 797, §§37, 38 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 797, §§34,37,38 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2331. Title (REPEALED)

§2331. Title
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2332. Purposes (REPEALED)

§2332. Purposes
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2333. Definitions (REPEALED)

§2333. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2334. Scope of application (REPEALED)

§2334. Scope of application
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2335. Competitive market (REPEALED)

§2335. Competitive market
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2336. Rate standards (REPEALED)

§2336. Rate standards
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2337. Rating criteria (REPEALED)

§2337. Rating criteria
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2338. Filing of rates and other rating information (REPEALED)

§2338. Filing of rates and other rating information
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 141, §B23 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2339. Disapproval of rates (REPEALED)

§2339. Disapproval of rates
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2340. Monitoring competition and compliance (REPEALED)

§2340. Monitoring competition and compliance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2341. Uniform administration of classifications; reporting of rates and other information (REPEALED)

§2341. Uniform administration of classifications; reporting of rates and other information
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2342. Payment of dividends (REPEALED)

§2342. Payment of dividends
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2343. Uniform experience and merit rating plans (REPEALED)

§2343. Uniform experience and merit rating plans
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 719, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2344. Schedule rating (REPEALED)

§2344. Schedule rating
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2345. Complaints on rates or filings (REPEALED)

§2345. Complaints on rates or filings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2346. Licensing advisory organizations (REPEALED)

§2346. Licensing advisory organizations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2347. Insurers and advisory organizations; prohibited activity (REPEALED)

§2347. Insurers and advisory organizations; prohibited activity
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2348. Advisory organizations; permitted activity (REPEALED)

§2348. Advisory organizations; permitted activity
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2349. Advisory organizations; filing requirements (REPEALED)

§2349. Advisory organizations; filing requirements
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2350. Residual market mechanism (REPEALED)

§2350. Residual market mechanism
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 719, §2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 141, §B24 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 388, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2351. Safety groups (REPEALED)

§2351. Safety groups
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2352. Examinations (REPEALED)

§2352. Examinations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2353. Penalties (REPEALED)

§2353. Penalties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2354. Judicial review (REPEALED)

§2354. Judicial review
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2355. Rate change limitations (REPEALED)

§2355. Rate change limitations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2356. Costs (REPEALED)

§2356. Costs
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPETITIVE RATING ACT › 24-A §2357. Nonseverability (REPEALED)

§2357. Nonseverability
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 372, §B5 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 431, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 559, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES › 24-A §2361. Title (REPEALED)

§2361. Title
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 559, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 769, §A93 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 885, §B11 (RP). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES › 24-A §2362. Workers' compensation rates (REPEALED)

§2362. Workers' compensation rates
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 559, §A4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B11 (RP). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES › 24-A §2362-A. Disclosure of premium information (REPEALED)

§2362-A. Disclosure of premium information
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 615, §A3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 615, §D27 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 885, §B11 (RP). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES › 24-A §2362-B. Workplace health and safety consultations (REPEALED)

§2362-B. Workplace health and safety consultations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 615, §A4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 615, §D27 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 885, §B11 (RP). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES › 24-A §2363. Approval of insurance policies and rates (REPEALED)

§2363. Approval of insurance policies and rates
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 559, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 769, §§A94,A95 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 423, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 467, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §B23 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 673, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 875, §E43 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §CC1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §CC1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 615, §§A5-9 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 885, §B11 (RP). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES › 24-A §2364. Uniform classification system; experience and merit rating plans (REPEALED)

§2364. Uniform classification system; experience and merit rating plans
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 559, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 769, §A96 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 615, §§A10,C1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 615, §D27 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 885, §B11 (RP). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES › 24-A §2365. Optional deductibles (REPEALED)

§2365. Optional deductibles
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 559, §A4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B11 (RP). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES › 24-A §2365-A. Medical expense deductibles (REPEALED)

§2365-A. Medical expense deductibles
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 615, §A11 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 615, §D27 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 885, §B11 (RP). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES › 24-A §2366. Workers' compensation insurance residual market mechanism (REPEALED)

§2366. Workers' compensation insurance residual market mechanism
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 559, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 769, §A97 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 780, §§1,2,9 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 854, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 615, §§A12-17,C2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 615, §D27 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 885, §B11 (RP). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES › 24-A §2367. Workers' compensation rates; annual surcharges and credits (REPEALED)

§2367. Workers' compensation rates; annual surcharges and credits
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 559, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 716, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 673, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 780, §§3-9 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 854, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 377, §§12,13 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 885, §B11 (RP). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES › 24-A §2368. Safety groups (REPEALED)

§2368. Safety groups
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 559, §A4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B11 (RP). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES › 24-A §2369. Examinations (REPEALED)

§2369. Examinations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 559, §A4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B11 (RP). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES › 24-A §2370. Report regarding report on unsafe work site (REPEALED)

§2370. Report regarding report on unsafe work site
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 559, §A4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B11 (RP). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES › 24-A §2371. Statistical recording and reporting (REPEALED)

§2371. Statistical recording and reporting
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 559, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 769, §§A98,A99 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 434, §§1-6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 885, §B11 (RP). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES › 24-A §2372. Periodic profitability reports (REPEALED)

§2372. Periodic profitability reports
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 559, §A4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 434, §7 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 885, §B11 (RP). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES › 24-A §2373. Penalty for violations (REPEALED)

§2373. Penalty for violations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 559, §A4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B11 (RP). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES › 24-A §2374. Public Advocate (REPEALED)

§2374. Public Advocate
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 559, §A4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B11 (RP). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES › 24-A §2375. Workers' compensation insurance; registration of employee leasing companies (REPEALED)

§2375. Workers' compensation insurance; registration of employee leasing companies
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 468, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B11 (RP). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-B: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING ACT › 24-A §2381. Title

§2381. Title
This subchapter may be known and cited as the "Workers' Compensation Rating Act."   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §B12 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-B: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING ACT › 24-A §2381-A. Purposes

§2381-A. Purposes
The purposes of this Act are:   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
1.  Prohibition of certain behavior.
To prohibit price-fixing agreements and other anticompetitive behavior by insurers;
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
2.  Protection for policyholders and the public.
To protect policyholders and the public from the adverse effects of excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory rates;
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
3.  Promotion of price competition.
To promote price competition among insurers so as to provide rates that are responsive to competitive market conditions;
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
4.  Provision of regulatory procedures.
To provide regulatory procedures for the maintenance of appropriate data reporting systems;
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
5.  Improvement of insurance.
To improve availability, fairness and reliability of insurance;
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
6.  Authorization of action.
To authorize essential cooperative action among insurers in the rate-making process and to regulate such activity to prevent practices that tend to substantially lessen competition or create a monopoly; and
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
7.  Encouragement of practices.
To encourage the most efficient and economical marketing practices.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §B12 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-B: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING ACT › 24-A §2381-B. Scope of application

§2381-B. Scope of application
This Act applies to workers' compensation insurance and employers' liability insurance written in connection with workers' compensation insurance.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §B12 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-B: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING ACT › 24-A §2382-A. Payment of dividends

§2382-A. Payment of dividends
Nothing in this Act prohibits or regulates the payment of dividends, savings or unabsorbed premium deposits allowed or returned by insurers to their policyholders, members or subscribers, but in the payment of such dividends there may be no unfair discrimination between policyholders.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
A plan for the payment of dividends, savings or unabsorbed premium deposits allowed or returned by insurers to their policyholders, members or subscribers is not a rating plan or system.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §13 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §B12 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-B: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING ACT › 24-A §2382-E. Disapproval of rates

§2382-E. Disapproval of rates
1.  Timing of disapproval.
A rate that is found not to be in compliance with applicable sections of this Act may be disapproved at any time.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
2.  Basis of disapproval.
The superintendent may disapprove a rate if the insurer fails to comply with the filing requirements under section 2382‑C.
The superintendent shall disapprove a rate for the voluntary market if there is a finding that the rate is inadequate or unfairly discriminatory using the standards in section 2382.
The superintendent shall disapprove a rate for use in the residual market if there is a finding that the rate is excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory, using the standards in section 2382.
The superintendent may disapprove, pursuant to this subsection, without hearing, rates that have not become effective. An insurer whose rates have been disapproved must be notified of the reason for disapproval and must be given a hearing upon a written request made within 30 days after the disapproval order.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
3.  Discontinuance of a rate; interim rates.
Discontinuance of a rate and interim rates are subject to the following.
A. If the superintendent finds that a rate is not in compliance with the standards of section 2382 or is in violation of section 2382‑C, the superintendent shall order that its use be discontinued for any policy issued or renewed after the date of the order, and the order may prospectively provide for premium adjustment of any policy then in force.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
B. Whenever an insurer has no legally effective rates as a result of the superintendent's disapproval of rates or other act, the superintendent shall, on request of the insurer, specify interim rates for the insurer that are adequate to protect the interests of all parties and may order that a specified portion of the premiums be placed in a special reserve established by the insurer and approved by the superintendent. When new rates become legally effective, the superintendent shall order the specially reserved funds or any overcharge in the interim rates to be distributed appropriately, except that adjustments that are minimal may not be required.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §B12 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-B: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING ACT › 24-A §2382-F. Report required

§2382-F. Report required
In order to comply with Title 26, section 61, subsection 1‑A, on or before March 1st of each year, every workers' compensation insurer shall file a report with the superintendent showing the amount of total actual paid workers' compensation losses and the total actual paid workers' compensation medical payments for the previous calendar year.   [PL 1997, c. 126, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 126, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-B: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING ACT › 24-A §2383. Interchange of data

§2383. Interchange of data
1.  Exchange of information.
To further uniform administration of rate regulatory laws, the superintendent, insurers and the designated advisory organization may exchange information and experience data with insurance regulatory officials, insurers and advisory organizations in other states and may consult with them with respect to the rating plans permitted by this Act.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
2.  Cooperation.
Cooperation among advisory organizations or among advisory organizations and insurers in rating plans and other matters within the scope of this Act is authorized, but any filings resulting from such cooperation are subject to all provisions of this Act. The superintendent may review any such cooperative activities and practices and if, after hearing, any such activity or practice is found to violate the provisions of this Act, the superintendent may issue an order requiring the discontinuance of the activity or practice and may take any other action as permitted by law.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §B12 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-B: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING ACT › 24-A §2383-A. Monitoring competition

§2383-A. Monitoring competition
1.  Monitoring.
The superintendent shall monitor the degree of competition in the workers' compensation insurance market. The superintendent shall utilize existing relevant information and analytical techniques and may cause or participate in the development of new relevant information, analytical techniques and other sources.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
2.  Consideration of factors.
The superintendent shall consider, in addition to any other relevant factors, the following:
A. The number of insurers actively engaged in providing coverage;   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
B. Market shares and changes in market shares;   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
C. Ease of entry and exit by insurers in and out of the workers' compensation insurance market; and   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
D. Tests relating to market structure, market performance and market conduct.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
3.  Degree of competition.
The superintendent shall consider approved self-insured employers when evaluating the degree of competition in the insurance market. The superintendent shall report by November 1, 1994 and annually thereafter on the status of the market to the Governor and to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over workers' compensation insurance rate regulation matters.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §B12 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-B: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING ACT › 24-A §2384. Workers' compensation advisory organizations

§2384. Workers' compensation advisory organizations
Sections 2321‑A to 2321‑D apply to workers' compensation insurers and advisory organizations to the extent not inconsistent with this Act.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §B12 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-B: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING ACT › 24-A §2384-A. Advisory organization filing requirements

§2384-A. Advisory organization filing requirements
1.  Filing.
Every advisory organization shall file with the superintendent every pure premium, manual of rating rules, rating schedule and change, amendment or modification of the foregoing proposed for use in the State at least 30 days prior to the proposed effective date.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
2.  Effective date.
The superintendent may extend the proposed effective date for an additional period not to exceed 60 days if the superintendent gives written notice to the advisory organization that made the filing that the superintendent needs additional time for consideration of the filing. The superintendent may require any additional information necessary to evaluate the filing.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
3.  Disapproval.
The superintendent may disapprove, without hearing, an advisory organization filing that has not become effective if the pure premiums are excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory or if the rating rules or rating procedure would produce premiums that are excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory. If the pure premium rates, rating rules or rating schedule has been disapproved, the advisory organization must be notified of the reason for disapproval and must be given a hearing upon a written request made within 30 days after the disapproval order.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §B12 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-B: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING ACT › 24-A §2385. Optional deductibles

§2385. Optional deductibles
1.  Optional deductible.
Each insurer transacting or offering to transact workers' compensation insurance in the State shall offer optional deductibles to employers that may be used upon election by the insured.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
2.  Indemnity.
Deductibles must be available for indemnity benefits in amounts of $1,000 and $5,000 per claim and in other reasonable amounts as may be approved by the superintendent.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
3.  Reimbursement.
The deductible form must provide that the claim must be paid by the applicable insurer, which must then be reimbursed by the employer for any deductible amounts paid by the carrier. The employer is liable for reimbursement up to the limit of the deductible.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
4.  Deductible not required.
An insurer is not required to offer a deductible to an employer if, as a result of a credit investigation, the insurer determines that the employee is not sufficiently financially stable to be responsible for the payment of deductible amounts.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §B12 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-B: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING ACT › 24-A §2385-A. Medical expense deductibles

§2385-A. Medical expense deductibles
Each insurer transacting or offering to transact workers' compensation insurance in the State shall offer deductibles for medical expenses as follows.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
1.  Optional deductible of $250.
To employers who are not experience-rated, insurers shall offer a deductible of $250 per occurrence.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
2.  Optional deductible of $250 or $500.
To employers who are experience-rated, insurers shall offer a deductible of $250 or $500 per occurrence.
[PL 1995, c. 551, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Mandatory deductible of $500.
[PL 1995, c. 551, §2 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §B12 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 551, §§1,2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-B: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING ACT › 24-A §2385-B. Disclosure of premium information

§2385-B. Disclosure of premium information
All policies issued to employers for workers' compensation insurance must disclose clearly to the employer as separate figures the base rate and the employer's experience modification factor.   [PL 2001, c. 176, §1 (AMD).]
Upon request from an employer, when a policy is issued to an employer for workers' compensation insurance, it must be accompanied by a statement disclosing the percentages of premium expended during the previous year by the insurer for claims paid, loss control and other administrative costs, medical provider expenses, insurer and employee attorney's fees and private investigation costs.   [PL 2001, c. 176, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §B12 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 176, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-B: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING ACT › 24-A §2385-E. Workers' compensation insurance; registration of employee leasing companies

§2385-E. Workers' compensation insurance; registration of employee leasing companies
A corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship or other business entity that provides staff, personnel or employees to be employed in the State to other businesses pursuant to a lease arrangement or agreement must, before becoming eligible to be issued a policy of workers' compensation insurance, register with the superintendent pursuant to Title 32, chapter 125. Employee leasing companies are subject to rules applicable to workers' compensation insurance as adopted by the superintendent and to penalties as defined in Title 32, section 14058.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §B12 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-B: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING ACT › 24-A §2385-F. Coverage denial

§2385-F. Coverage denial
Workers' compensation coverage may not be issued to an employer or continued if it has been issued until the employer pays any undisputed premiums or assessments to a previous workers' compensation insurer, including a domestic mutual insurer established pursuant to section 3703, a group self-insurer approved pursuant to Title 39‑A, section 403, subsection 4, or the workers' compensation residual market mechanism. If a premium or assessment is subject to a good faith dispute at the time of termination of a policy or if such a dispute becomes known as a result of a post-termination audit review or other reason after replacement coverage has been issued and if the premium or assessment remains unpaid upon resolution of the dispute by the bureau, this replacement coverage must be cancelled.   [PL 1999, c. 121, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 398, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 121, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-B: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING ACT › 24-A §2386-A. Workers' compensation rates; annual surcharges and credits (REPEALED)

§2386-A. Workers' compensation rates; annual surcharges and credits
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §B12 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF). RR 1993, c. 1, §59 (COR). PL 1993, c. 620, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 289, §10 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-B: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING ACT › 24-A §2387. Penalty for violations

§2387. Penalty for violations
1.  Civil penalties.
A person or organization in violation of this chapter must be assessed by the superintendent a civil penalty not more than $1,000 for each violation, except that where a violation is willful, a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 must be assessed for each violation. These penalties may be in addition to any other penalty provided by law.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
2.  Separate violation.
For purposes of this section, an insurer using a rate for which that insurer has failed to file the rate, supplementary rate information or supporting information as required by this subchapter, has committed a separate violation for each day that failure continues.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
3.  License.
The license of an advisory organization, rating organization or insurer that fails to comply with an order of the superintendent may be suspended or revoked by the District Court.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §B12 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-B: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING ACT › 24-A §2387-A. Public Advocate

§2387-A. Public Advocate
1.  Participation and duties.
The Public Advocate shall represent the interests of insureds and policyholders in matters under this subchapter within the jurisdiction of the superintendent, including, but not limited to:
A. Rate filings under this chapter;   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
B. Rulemaking;   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
C. Petitions by insurers to terminate license authority, or withdrawal plans submitted pursuant to section 415‑A;   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
D. Proceedings by the superintendent concerning the reasonableness and adequacy of the service provided by any insurer;   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
E. Proceedings by the superintendent concerning the reasonableness and adequacy of the rates charged by any insurer; and   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
F. Proceedings instituted by the superintendent concerning an insurer's license authority.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
The Public Advocate has the same right to request data as any other party before the superintendent and may petition the superintendent, for good cause shown, to be allowed such other information as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
2.  Petition.
The Public Advocate has the right to request that the superintendent investigate the reasonableness of the service provided by, or the rates charged by, insurers.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
3.  Expert witnesses.
The Public Advocate may employ witnesses and pay appropriate compensation and expenses to employ such witnesses. The funds for expert witnesses are available as indicated in section 2386.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
4.  Appeal from superintendent's orders.
The Public Advocate has the same rights of appeal from the superintendent's orders or decisions to which the Public Advocate has been a party as other parties.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
5.  Application.
This section applies to any proceeding under former section 2367 or section 2386‑A for policy years 1988 through 1992 and for any other proceeding initiated prior to January 1, 1993 or any continuation or appeal of a proceeding initiated prior to January 1, 1993.
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §B12 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2-B: WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING ACT › 24-A §2387-B. Savings provision

§2387-B. Savings provision
Any experience rating, classification, statistical or other rating plan on file and approved or legally in effect and not required to be revised by this Act or by a decision of the superintendent remains approved for use in the State. These plans need not be refiled on the effective date of this Act.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
Any rates or forms approved for an insurer on file and approved or legally in effect and not required to be revised by this Act or by a decision of the superintendent remain approved for use in the State. These rates and forms need not be refiled on the effective date of this Act.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §B12 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 26: THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION RESIDUAL MARKET DEFICIT RESOLUTION AND RECOVERY ACT › 24-A §2391. Title and scope of chapter

§2391. Title and scope of chapter
1.  Title.
This chapter may be known and cited as "The Workers' Compensation Residual Market Deficit Resolution and Recovery Act."
[PL 1995, c. 289, §11 (NEW).]
2.  Scope.
This chapter establishes an efficient and effective mechanism for funding the obligations of the residual market mechanism in the State arising from workers' compensation insurance policies with initial effective dates or renewal dates between January 1, 1988 and December 31, 1992.
[PL 1995, c. 289, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 289, §11 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 26: THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION RESIDUAL MARKET DEFICIT RESOLUTION AND RECOVERY ACT › 24-A §2396. Coordination of law

§2396. Coordination of law
1.  Causes of action extinguished; exception.
Notwithstanding Title 1, section 302, a cause of action or administrative proceeding that could have been asserted or instituted, whether or not pending, prior to or on the effective date of this Act arising out of or relating to sections 2386 and 2386-A and their predecessor statutes, sections 2366 and 2367 or due to an insurer's performance as a servicing carrier or other participation in the residual market mechanism may not exist or be brought against the pool, the board or an insurer that has timely paid to the pool in full at least the allocated share pursuant to section 2393, subsection 1. This subsection does not apply to: claims by servicing carriers for quarterly reimbursement from the pool; claims arising from a written agreement among any of the major insurers and the pool relating to payment of the allocated share of a delinquent insurer pursuant to section 2393, subsection 1; claims by an individual policyholder against its insurer; or claims by employees for benefits under residual market policies.
[PL 1995, c. 289, §11 (NEW).]
2.  Repeal of chapter 720.
The Bureau of Insurance Rules, chapter 720, is repealed effective July 1, 1995. The collection procedures set forth in section 2393, subsection 2, paragraph D, subparagraph (2) apply to surcharges assessed under chapter 720 prior to the effective date of this chapter.
[PL 1995, c. 289, §11 (NEW).]
3.  Vacation of orders.
All orders of the superintendent relating to surcharges and assessments arising out of section 2386‑A are vacated except to the extent that they establish the amount and method of calculation of surcharges paid or to be paid by employers on policies issued or renewed with effective dates on or before June 30, 1995, and self-insurance plan years beginning on or before June 30, 1995. All other decisions, orders and rules issued and adopted by the superintendent relating to workers' compensation insurance are invalid to the extent that they are inconsistent with this chapter.
[PL 1995, c. 289, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 289, §11 (NEW).