Rhode Island § 27-9-1 - Casualty Insurance Rating
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§ 27-9-1. Casualty Insurance Rating
R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-9-1
§ 27-9-1. Purpose of chapter.
The purpose of this chapter is to promote the public welfare by regulating insurance rates to the end that they shall not be excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory, and to authorize and regulate cooperative action among insurers in ratemaking and in other matters within the scope of this chapter. Nothing in this chapter is intended to: (1) prohibit or discourage reasonable competition; or (2) prohibit or encourage, except to the extent necessary to accomplish the stated purpose of this chapter, uniformity in insurance rates, rating systems, or rating plans or practices. This chapter shall be liberally interpreted to carry into effect the provisions of this section.
History of Section.
P.L. 1948, ch. 2089, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 27-9-1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 27-9-1
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 27-9-1 cover?
Section 27-9-1 ("Casualty Insurance Rating") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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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