Author Question: Under one type of rate regulation, insurers do not have to register their rates with state ... (Read 73 times)

cartlidgeashley · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Under one type of rate regulation, insurers do not have to register their rates with state regulatory authorities. However, insurers may be required to furnish rate schedules and supporting data to state officials.

A fundamental assumption underlying this type of rating law is that market forces will determine the price and availability of insurance, rather than discretionary acts of regulators. This type of rate regulation is called
A) a flex-rating law.
B) a prior-approval law.
C) a file-and-use law.
D) no filing required.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about state insurance guaranty funds is (are) true? I. They limit the amount that policyholders can collect if an insurer becomes insolvent. II. They are usually funded by general revenues of the states.

A) I only
B) II only
C) both I and II
D) neither I nor II