Oklahoma § 36-997 - Commercial special risks

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 36-997 — Commercial special risks, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 36-997. Commercial special risks

Commercial Special Risks.

A. The following categories of commercial lines risks,

excluding employer's liability line, workers’ compensation and

excess workers’ compensation, are special risks and are exempted

from the filing and review requirements set forth in Section 987 of

this title:

1. Risks which are written on an excess or umbrella basis;

2. Commercial lines insurance risks which produce a minimum

annual premium total of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00); and

3. Specifically designated special risks, including:

a.

risks insured under the provisions of the Highly

Protected Risks Rating Plan,

b.

all commercial insurance aviation risks,

c.

all credit insurance risks,

d.

all boiler, machinery or equipment breakdown risks,

e.

all inland marine risks,

f.

all fidelity and surety risks, and

g.

any other risk that the Commissioner determines to

fall within the special risk category.

B. Underwriting files, premiums, loss and expense statistics,

financial and other records with regard to special risks written by

an insurer shall be maintained by the insurer and shall be subject

to examination by the Commissioner.

Added by Laws 1999, c. 83, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 1999. Amended by Laws

2006, c. 264, § 26, eff. July 1, 2006; Laws 2010, c. 222, § 9, eff.

Nov. 1, 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 36-997

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 36-997 cover?

Section 36-997 ("Commercial special risks") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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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