§36-3623.1. Fees - Definitions.
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A. Nothing in this Code shall be construed to prevent an insurer from charging and collecting in this state separate initial membership fees, policy fees and any other fees as defined in subsection C of this section in addition to premiums for insurance, and such fees shall not be considered premium within the definition of this Code, but shall be subject to premium tax as provided in this Code. An insurer shall fully disclose all fees to its customers.
B. A minimum premium charge is considered premium within the definition of this Code, and shall be subject to premium tax as provided in this Code.
C. 1. Fees are defined as a flat amount added to the basic premium rate to reflect the cost of establishing the required records, sending premium notices and other related expenses and include, but are not limited to, the following: Installment fees, service charges, financing fees, membership fees, return check fees, policy fees, motor vehicle record fees, inspection fees, late fees, electronic transfer fees, credit score fees and expense load fees.
2. The fee passed on to the consumer must be the actual expense incurred by the insurance company, insurance agency or insurance producer.
D. Minimum premium charge is the smallest acceptable premium for which an insurance company will write a policy. This minimum charge is necessary to cover fixed expenses, other than those expenses defined as fees above, in placing the policy on the books. A minimum premium charge includes, but is not limited to, minimum earned premium and minimum retained premium.
E. An insurance producer, limited lines producer, managing general agent, or surplus lines insurance broker cannot charge a duplicate fee or minimum premium charge. Added by Laws 1957, p. 369, § 3623.1, operative July 1, 1957. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 307, § 27, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2022, c. 154, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.