Reconsideration of Rates and Premiums

Sec. 1901.101. RECONSIDERATION OF RATES AND PREMIUMS. (a) Each insurer to which this chapter applies shall adopt a procedure for reconsideration of a rate or premium charged a physician or health care provider for professional liability insurance coverage. (b) The procedure must include: (1) an opportunity for a hearing before officers or employees who have responsibility for determining rates and premiums to be charged for professional liability insurance; and (2) a requirement that the insurer reconsider the rate or premium and provide the physician or health care provider a written explanation of the rate or premium being charged. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.