Montana § 33-18-607 - Initial Notification
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 33-18-607 — Initial Notification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-18-607. Initial Notification
Initial notification. (1) If an insurer writing personal insurance uses credit information in underwriting or rating a consumer, the insurer or its agent shall disclose, either on the insurance application or at the time that the insurance application is taken, that it may obtain credit information in connection with the application. The disclosure must be either written or provided to an applicant in the same medium as the application for insurance. The insurer does not have to provide the disclosure statement required under this section to any insured on a renewal policy if the consumer has previously been provided a disclosure statement. (2) Use of the following disclosure statement constitutes compliance with this section: "In connection with this application for insurance, we may review your credit report or obtain or use a credit-based insurance score based on the information contained in that credit report. We may use a third party in connection with the development of your insurance score."
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 33-18-607
What does Montana Code Annotated § 33-18-607 cover?
Section 33-18-607 ("Initial Notification") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Montana § 33-18-607?
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