Michigan § 500.2005a - Unfair method of competition; unfair or deceptive act or practice.

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§ 500.2005a. Unfair method of competition; unfair or deceptive act or practice.

Sec. 2005a.

An unfair method of competition and an unfair or deceptive act or practice in the business of insurance includes all of the following:

(a)

Knowingly making any misleading representation or incomplete or fraudulent comparison of any insurance policies, certificates, or contracts of insurers, health care corporations, or health maintenance organizations for the purpose of inducing, or tending to induce, any person to lapse, forfeit, surrender, terminate, retain, pledge, assign, borrow on, or convert any insurance policy, certificate, or contract or to take out a policy, certificate, or contract with another insurer, health care corporation, or health maintenance organization.

(b)

Employing any method of marketing having the effect of or tending to induce the purchase of insurance through force, fright, or threat, whether explicit or implied, or undue pressure.

(c)

Making use directly or indirectly of any method of marketing that fails to disclose in a conspicuous manner that a purpose of the method of marketing is solicitation of insurance and that contact will be made by an insurance agent or insurance company.

Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 500.2005a

What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 500.2005a cover?

Section 500.2005a ("Unfair method of competition; unfair or deceptive act or practice.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of Michigan law?

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