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Home > Blog > Oklahomans should be getting a better deal on Earthquake Insurance
MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2016

Oklahomans should be getting a better deal on Earthquake Insurance

Oklahoma Insurance Commission John Doak issued an order that informed insurers doing business in Oklahoma that that the earthquake insurance market is noncompetitive. A news release issued by the Oklahoma Insurance Department stated: 

“There needs to be a valid basis for any rate increase,” Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak said. “My job is to protect Oklahomans, and this change will ensure earthquake coverage remains available and affordable.”

A public hearing was held last month to discuss the rise in earthquake insurance rates and the availability of suitable earthquake insurance coverage for Oklahoma consumers. During the hearing, data was released on the competitiveness of the earthquake insurance market. The Commissioner found that a reasonable degree of competition does not exist in the market and that consumers have a limited ability to shop for a competitive price.

Because of the findings, Commissioner Doak issued the order that requires property and casualty insurers to file their earthquake insurance rates before using them.

Prior to the order, insurance companies followed the “use and file” system that is required in a competitive market. Under the “use and file” system, an insurer can use any rate so long as it filed the rate with the Department within 30 days after implementation. Since the Commissioner found the earthquake insurance market “noncompetitive,” the rating laws revert to a “file and use” system. In this type of system, rate increases must be submitted to the OID before they can be used. Commissioner Doak has the option to challenge any rate change he finds to be inappropriate.

“This change will ultimately protect Oklahomans and help our state’s earthquake insurance market to become competitive,” said Commissioner Doak. “A competitive market is healthy for the growth and sustainability of Oklahoma insurance needs.”

The order takes effect immediately. It will not affect existing policies until their renewal. You can read the order here.

Posted 11:28 AM

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