Insurance, Administration

Rule R590-225

Submission of Property and Casualty Rate and Form Filings

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 32878
Filed: 08/12/2009 04:57:56 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose for these changes is to update the rule to comply with rate and form filing procedures and to clarify language.

Summary of the rule or change:

The purpose for these changes is to update the rule to comply with rate and form filing procedures: update incorporated documents; eliminate the reference to Sircon; change the time required to make filing corrections from 30 to 15 days; and require that the intent of the filing and purpose of each document be included with each filing.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Section 31A-2-202
• Section 31A-2-201
• Section 31A-19a-203
• Section 31A-2-201.1

This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:

• Updates: NAIC Uniform Property and Casualty Coding Matrix, January 1, 2009
• Updates: NAIC Property and Casualty Transmittal Document (Instructions), January 1, 2009
• Updates: NAIC Uniform Property and Casualty Transmittal Document, January 1, 2009

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

These changes will have no fiscal impact on the department. The changes will not increase the work load and no additional filings or fees will be required.

local governments:

The changes to this rule will have no effect on local government since the rule deals with the relationship between the department and its licensees, in this case, property and casualty insurance companies.

small businesses:

This rule affects property and casualty insurance companies, few, if any, would be considered small businesses. The changes to this rule update the procedures of the department and what is happening in the industry. At the request of the industry the language in the rule has been changed to clarify the filing requirements. The only fiscal impact may be the reduction in rejected filings, as a result of these clarifications, which would result in reduced filing fees paid by insurers.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

This rule affects property and casualty insurance companies, most of which are considered large businesses. The changes to this rule update the procedures of the department and what is happening in the industry. At the request of the industry the language in the rule has been changed to clarify the filing requirements. The only fiscal impact may be the reduction in rejected filings, as a result of these clarifications, which would result in reduced filing fees paid by insurers.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

This rule affects property and casualty insurance companies, most of which are considered large businesses. The changes to this rule update the procedures of the department and what is happening in the industry. At the request of the industry the language in the rule has been changed to clarify the filing requirements. The only fiscal impact may be the reduction in rejected filings, as a result of these clarifications, which would result in reduced filing fees paid by insurers.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

The changes to this rule will have little, if any, fiscal impact on businesses in Utah.

D. Kent Michie, Commissioner

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Insurance
Administration
450 N MAIN ST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1201

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Jilene Whitby at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3803, by FAX at 801-538-3829, or by Internet E-mail at jwhitby@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

10/15/2009

This rule may become effective on:

10/22/2009

Authorized by:

Jilene Whitby, Information Specialist

R590. Insurance, Administration.

R590-225. Submission of Property and Casualty Rate and Form Filings.

R590-225-3. Documents Incorporated by Reference.

(1) The department requires that the documents described in this rule shall be used for all filings.

(a) Actual copies may be used or you may adapt them to your word processing system.

(b) If adapted, the content, size, font, and format must be similar.

(2) The following filing documents are hereby incorporated by reference and are available on the department's web site, http://www.insurance.utah.gov.

(a) "NAIC Uniform Property and Casualty Transmittal Document", dated [March 1, 2007]January 1, 2009;

(b) "NAIC Property and Casualty Transmittal Document (Instructions)", dated [March 1, 2007]January 1, 2009;

(c) "NAIC Uniform Property and Casualty Coding Matrix", dated [March 1, 2007]January 1, 2009;

(d) "Utah Insurer Loss Cost Multiplier and Expense Constant Supplement Filing Forms", dated October 2003;

(e) "Utah Workers Compensation Insurer Loss Cost Multiplier Filing Form", dated October 2003.

R590-225-4. Definitions.

In addition to the definitions in Sections 31A-1-301 and 31A-19a-102, the following definitions shall apply for the purpose of this rule:

(1) "Certification" means a statement that the filing being submitted is in compliance with Utah laws and rules.

(2) "Electronic Filing" means a:

(a) filing submitted via the Internet by using the System for Electronic Rate and Form Filings, SERFF, [system ]or

[(b) filing submitted via the Internet by using the Sircon system or

(c)](b) filing submitted via an email system.

(3) "File And Use" means a filing can be used, sold, or offered for sale after it has been filed with the department.

(4) "File Before Use" means a filing can be used, sold, or offered for sale after it has been filed with the department and a stated period of time has elapsed from the date filed.

(5) "Filer" means a person [or entity ]who submits a filing.

(6) "Filing Objection Letter" means a letter issued by the commissioner when a review has determined the filing fails to comply with Utah law and rules. The filing objection letter may, in addition to requiring correction of non-compliant items, request clarification or additional information pertaining to the filing.

(7) "Letter of authorization" means a letter signed by an officer of the licensee on whose behalf the filing is submitted that designates filing authority to the filer.

(8) "Order to Prohibit Use" means an order issued by the commissioner that prohibits the use of a filing.

(9) "Rejected" means a filing is:

(a) not submitted in accordance with applicable laws and rules;

(b) returned to the filer by the department with the reasons for rejection; and

(c) not considered filed with the department.

(10) "Type of Insurance" means a specific line of property and casualty insurance including general liability, commercial property, workers compensation, automobile, homeowners, title, bail bond and service contracts.

(11) "Use And File" means a filing can be used, sold, or offered for sale if it is filed within a stated period of time after its initial use.

(12) "Utah Filed Date" means the date provided to a filer by the Utah Insurance Department that indicates a filing has been accepted .[pursuant to this subsection 3,4 and 11.]

R590-225-5. General Filing Information.

(1) Each filing submitted must be accurate, consistent, complete, and contain all required documents in order for the filing to be processed in a timely and efficient manner. The commissioner may request any additional information deemed necessary.

(2) Licensee[s]and filer are responsible for assuring that a filing is in compliance with Utah laws and rules. A filing[Filings] not in compliance with Utah laws and rules [are]is subject to regulatory action under Section 31A-2-308.

(3) Rates, supplementary information, and forms applying to a specific program or product may be submitted as one filing.

(4) A filing that does not comply with this rule will be rejected and returned to the filer. A rejected filing:

(a) is not considered filed with the department;

(b) must be submitted as a new filing;

(c) will not be reopened for purposes of resubmission.

(5) A prior filing will not be researched to determine the purpose of the current filing.

(6) The department does not review or proofread every filing.

(a) A filing may be reviewed:

(i) when submitted;

(ii) as a result of a complaint;

(iii) during a regulatory examination or investigation; or

(iv) at any other time the department deems necessary.

(b) If a filing is reviewed and is not in compliance with Utah laws and rules, A Filing Objection Letter or an Order To Prohibit Use will be issued to the filer. The commissioner may require the licensee to disclose deficiencies in forms or rating practices to affected consumers.

(7) Filing correction:

(a) Filing corrections are considered informational.

(b) Filing corrections must be submitted within [30]15 days of the date the original filing was submitted to the department. The filer must reference the original filing.

(c) A new filing is required if a filing correction is made more than [30]15 days after the date the original filing was submitted to the department. The filer must reference the original filing in the filing description.

(8) If responding to a Response to Filing Objection Letter or an Order to Prohibit Use, refer to section R590-225-12 for instructions.

(9) Filing withdrawal. A filer must notify the department when withdrawing a previously filed form, rate, or supplementary information.

R590-225-6. Filing Submission Requirements.

(1) All filings must be submitted as an electronic filing.

(a) All filers must use SERFF [or Sircon ]to submit a filing.

(b) EXCEPTION: bail bond agencies and service contract providers may choose to use email instead of SERFF to submit a filing.

(2) A filing must be submitted by market type and type of insurance, not by annual statement line number.

(3) A filing may not include more than one type of insurance, unless the filing is a commercial or personal inter-line form filing. The inter-line use of a form must be explained in the Filing Description.

(4) A filer may submit a filing for more than one insurer if all applicable companies are listed.

(5) SERFF Filing.

(a) Filing Description. Do not submit a cover letter. On the [general information]General Information tab, complete the Filing Description Section with the following information, presented in the order shown below.

(i) Certification.

(A) The filer must certify that a filing has been properly completed AND is in compliance with Utah laws and rules.

(B) The following statement must be included in the filing description: "BY SUBMITTING THIS FILING I CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED FILING HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UTAH ADMINISTRATIVE RULE R590-225 AND IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE UTAH LAWS AND RULES".

(C) A filing will be rejected if the certification is false, missing, or incomplete.

(D) A certification that is false may subject the licensee to administrative action.

(ii) Provide a description of the filing including[.]:

(A) the intent of the filing; and

(B) the purpose of each document within the filing.

(iii) Indicate if the filing:

(A) is new;

(B) is replacing or modifying a previous submission; if so, describe the changes made, if previously rejected the reasons for rejection, and previous filing's Utah Filed Date;

(C) includes forms for informational purposes; if so, provide the Utah Filed Date; or

(D) does not include the base policy; if so, provide the Utah Filed Date of the base policy and describe the effect on the base policy.

(iv) Identify if any of the provisions are unusual, controversial, or have been previously objected to, or prohibited, and explain why the provision is included in the filing.

(b) Letter of Authorization.

(i) When the filer is not the licensee, a letter of authorization from the licensee must be attached to the [supplementary]Supporting [d]Documentation tab.

(ii) The licensee remains responsible for the filing being in compliance with Utah laws and rules.

(c) Items being submitted for filing.

(i) [Any]All forms must be attached to the [form schedule]Form Schedule tab.

(ii) [Any]All rates and supplementary rating information must be attached to the [rate/rule schedule]Rate/Rule Schedule tab.

(d) Refer to each applicable section of this rule for additional procedures on how to submit forms, rates, and supplementary information.

[(6) Sircon Filing.

(a) Transmittal. The NAIC Uniform Property and Casualty Transmittal Document, as provided in R590-225-3(2), must be properly completed.

(i) COMPLETE THE TRANSMITTAL BY USING THE FOLLOWING:

(A) "NAIC Coding Matrix;"

(B) "NAIC Instruction Sheet;" and

(C) "Utah Property and Casualty Content Standards."

(ii) Do not submit the documents described in (A),(B), and (C) with the filing.

(b) Filing Description. Do not submit a cover letter. In section 21 of the transmittal, complete the filing description with the following information, presented in the order shown below.

(i) Certification.

(A) The filer must certify that a filing has been properly completed AND is in compliance with Utah laws and rules.

(B) The following statement must be included in the filing description: "BY SUBMITTING THIS FILING I CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED FILING HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UTAH ADMINISTRATIVE RULE R590-225 AND IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE UTAH LAWS AND RULES".

(C) A filing will be rejected if the certification is false, missing, or incomplete.

(D) A certification that is false may subject the licensee to administrative action.

(ii) Provide a description of the filing.

(iii) Indicate if the filing:

(A) is new;

(B) is replacing or modifying a previous submission; if so, describe the changes made, if previously rejected the reasons for rejection, and previous filing's Utah Filed Date;

(C) includes forms for informational purposes; if so, provide the Utah Filed Date; or

(D) does not include the base policy; if so, provide the Utah Filed Date of the base policy and describe the effect on the base policy.

(iv) Identify if any of the provisions are unusual, controversial, or have been previously objected to, or prohibited, and explain why the provision is included in the filing.

(c) Letter of Authorization.

(i) When the filer is not the licensee, a letter of authorization from the licensee must be attached to the supplementary documentation tab.

(ii) The licensee remains responsible for the filing being in compliance with Utah laws and rules.

(d) Refer to each applicable Section of this rule for additional procedures on how to submit forms, rates, and supplementary information.

(e) Items being submitted for filing. All items submitted for filing must be attached to the product forms tab.

(7)](6) A complete EMAIL filing consists of the following when submitted by a bail bond agent or a service contract provider:

(a) The title of the EMAIL must display the company name only.

(b) Transmittal. The NAIC Uniform Property and Casualty Transmittal Document, as provided in section R590-225-3(2), must be properly completed.

(i) COMPLETE THE TRANSMITTAL BY USING THE FOLLOWING:

(A) "NAIC Coding Matrix;"

(B) "NAIC Instruction Sheet;" and

(C) "Utah Property and Casualty Content Standards."

(ii) Do not submit the documents described in (A), (B), and (C) with the filing.

(c) Filing Description. Filing Description. Do not submit a cover letter. In section 21 of the transmittal, complete the Filing Description with the following information, presented in the order shown below.

(i) Certification.

(A) The filer must certify that a filing has been properly completed AND is in compliance with Utah laws and rules.

(B) The following statement must be included in the filing description: "BY SUBMITTING THIS FILING I CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED FILING HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UTAH ADMINISTRATIVE RULE R590-225 AND IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE UTAH LAWS AND RULES".

(C) A filing will be rejected if the certification is false, missing, or incomplete.

(D) A certification that is false may subject the licensee to administrative action.

(ii) Provide a description of the filing including[.]:

(A) the intent of the filing; and

(B) the purpose of each document within the filing.

(iii) Indicate if the filing:

(A) is new;

(B) is replacing or modifying a previous submission; if so, describe the changes made, if previously rejected the reasons for rejection, and previous filing's Utah Filed Date;

(C) includes forms for informational purposes; if so, provide the Utah Filed Date; or

(iv) Identify if any of the provisions are unusual, controversial, or have been previously objected to, or prohibited, and explain why the provision is included in the filing.

(d) Letter of Authorization.

(i) When the filer is not the licensee, a letter of authorization from the licensee must be attached to the supplementary documentation tab.

(ii) The licensee remains responsible for the filing being in compliance with Utah laws and rules.

(e) Refer to each applicable Section of this rule for additional procedures on how to submit forms, rates, and supplementary information.

(f) Items being submitted for filing. Any items submitted for filing must be submitted in PDF format.[

(8) A filing will be rejected if any of the information required is missing or incomplete.]

R590-225-11. Correspondence, and Status Checks.

(1) Correspondence. When corresponding with the department, provide sufficient information to identify the original filing:

(a) type of insurance;

(b) date of filing; and

(c) Submission method, SERFF, [SIRCON ]or email; and

(d) tracking number

(2) Status Checks.

[(a) A filer can request the status of its filing by telephone, or email 60 days after the date of submission.

(b) A complete filing is usually processed within 45 days of receipt. A response should be received within that time.](a) A complete filing is usually processed within 45 days of receipt.

(b) A filer can request the status of its filing 60 days after the date of submission. A response will not be provided to a status request prior to 60 days.

R590-225-12. Responses.

(1) Response to a Filing Objection Letter. [A response to a]When responding to a [filing objection]Filing Objection letter a filer must[ include]:

(a) [a cover letter]provide an explanation identifying all[the] changes made;

(b) [revised documents with all changes highlighted]include an underline and strikeout version for each revised document;[, and]

(c) [revised documents incorporating all changes without highlights]a final version of revised documents that incorporates all changes[.]; and

(d) for filings submitted in Serff, attach the documents in Subsections R590-225-12(1)(b) and (c) to the appropriate Form Schedule or Rate/Rule Schedule tabs.

(3) Response to an Order to Prohibit Use.

(a) An Order to Prohibit Use becomes final 15 days after the date of the Order.

(b) Use of the filing must be discontinued not later than the date specified in the Order.

(c) To contest an Order to Prohibit Use, the commissioner must receive a written request for a hearing no later than 15 days after the date of the Order.

(d) A new filing is required if the [company]licensee chooses to make the requested changes addressed in the [original ]Filing Objection Letter. The new filing must reference the previously prohibited filing.

R590-225-13. Penalties.

A person found[, after a hearing or other regulatory process,] to be in violation of this rule shall be subject to penalties as provided under Section 31A-2-308.

R590-225-14. Enforcement Date.

The commissioner will begin enforcing the revised provisions of this rule [30]15 days from the effective date of this rule.

R590-225-15. Severability.

[If any provision of this rule or the application of it to any person or circumstance is for any reason held to be invalid, the remainder of the rule and the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected by it.]If any provision of this rule or its application to any person or situation is held to be invalid, that invalidity shall not affect any other provision or application of this rule which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this rule are declared to be severable.

KEY: property casualty insurance filing

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [July 12, 2007] 2009

Notice of Continuation: March 12, 2009

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 31A-2-201; 31A-2-201.1; 31A-2-202; 31A-19a-203