BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
HB 1690: Insurer name changes
Informing policyholders about insurer name changes.
Summary
- Requires every insurer that changes its name, whether it is a trade name or legal name, to send a written notification to all affected policyholders about the name change. The notification must be sent by certified mail or other means requiring proof of delivery.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 25, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- John Ahern (R-6)
- Introduced
- January 25, 2007 in the House
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
AN ACT Relating to informing policyholders about insurer name changes;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: John Ahern (R-6)
5 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Insurance, Financial Service & Consumer Protection.
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