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INS § 12401.71

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Insurance Code - INS
  2. DIVISION 2. CLASSES OF INSURANCE [1880. - 12880.8.]
  3. PART 6. INSURANCE COVERING LAND [12340. - 12661.]
  4. CHAPTER 1. Title Insurance [12340. - 12418.4.]
  5. ARTICLE 5.5. Rate Filing and Regulation [12401. - 12401.10.]

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 12401.1 and 12401.7, a title insurer, underwritten title company, or controlled escrow company may use a new rate prior to 30 days after the filing if the new rate results in a reduction from an existing rate, the earlier effective date is set forth in the filing, and the new rate has been publicly displayed and made readily available to the public prior to its effective date.

(b) Any rate reduction filed by a title insurer, underwritten title company, or controlled escrow company pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be subject to the authority of the commissioner as set forth in this article and Article 6.7 (commencing with Section 12414.13).

(c) Five years from the effective date of this section, and within existing resources, the department shall review the reduced rates authorized by this section to determine if they are inadequate or if they increase the possibility of title insurers becoming insolvent. This review shall be in addition to any other authorized by statute.

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