West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 114 - Insurance Commission
Title 114 - LEGISLATIVE RULE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
Series 114-59 - Consent To Rate And Guide "a" Rate Agreements
Section 114-59-5 - Violation
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024
5.1. Upon a determination by the commissioner that there is probable cause to believe that any insurer has charged a non-standard rate in violation of § 33-20B-2 of the West Virginia Code or this rule, the commissioner shall provide written notice to the insurer of the time and place at which the insurer shall appear to show good cause why a civil penalty, refund to the insured, or transfer from surplus should not be ordered.
5.2. If, after notice and hearing as provided in subsection 5.1 of this section, the commissioner determines that a violation has occurred, the commissioner shall assess a civil penalty and/or order that the insurer issue a refund to the insured or transfer from surplus the difference between the manual rate otherwise applicable to the risk and the rate charged.