Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 836 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES, INSURANCE REGULATION
Division 85 - PRACTICES INJURIOUS TO PUBLIC OR FREE COMPETITION
Section 836-085-0025 - Renewal With Altered Terms

(1) If the insurer offers or purports to renew the policy, but on terms less favorable to the insured or at higher rates, the new terms or rates may take effect on the renewal date if the insurer provides 30 days' written notice to the insured and to the insurance producer, if any. If the insurer does not provide such notice, the insured may cancel the renewal policy within 30 days after receipt of such notice. Earned premium for period of coverage, if any, shall be calculated pro rata at the lower of the current or previous year's rate. If the insured accepts the renewal, any premium increase or changes in terms shall be effective immediately following the prior policy's expiration date.

(2) Nonrenewal of a policy shall not be effective until at least 30 days after the insured received a written notice of nonrenewal. If, after an insurer provides a notice of nonrenewal as described in this section, the insurer extends the policy 90 days or less, and additional notice of nonrenewal is not required with respect to the extension. For purposes of this section, "nonrenewal" means the refusal of an insurer to renew a policy at its expiration date.

(3) Section (1) of this rule does not apply: