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...ong insurers with respect to the equitable apportionment among them of insurance which may be afforded applicants who are in good faith entitled to, but who are unable to procure, such insurance through ordinary methods. Insurers may agree among themselves on the use of reasonable rate modifications for such insurance, such agreements and rate modifications to be subject to the approval of the superintendent of insur...

...ion from, or knowingly give false or misleading information to, the superintendent of insurance, any statistical agency designated by the superintendent, any rating organization, or any insurer, which will affect the rates or premiums chargeable under sections 3937.01 to 3937.17, inclusive, of the Revised Code. Whoever violates this section shall have its license suspended under the procedure set forth in section 39...

...eipt of such request and shall not give less than ten days' written notice of the time and place of the hearing. Within fifteen days after such hearing the superintendent shall affirm, reverse, or modify his previous action, and specify his reasons therefor. Pending such hearing and decision the superintendent may suspend or postpone the effective date of his previous action. Sections 3937.01 to 3937.17, inclusive, ...

...n effect for the period fixed by him, unless he modifies or rescinds such suspension, or until the order upon which such suspension is based is modified, rescinded, or reversed. No penalty shall be imposed and no license shall be suspended or revoked except upon a written order of the superintendent, stating his findings, made after a hearing held upon not less than ten days' written notice to such person or organiz...

...ns do no prohibit or discourage reasonable competition, or prohibit or encourage uniformity in insurance rates, rating systems, or rating plans or practices.

... used on public roads, including an automobile, truck, semi-tractor, motorcycle, and bus. "Motor vehicle" also includes a motor home, provided the motor home is not stationary and is not being used as a temporary or permanent residence or office. "Motor vehicle" does not include a trolley, streetcar, trailer, railroad engine, railroad car, motorized bicycle, golf cart, off-road recreational vehicle, snowmobile, fork ...

...l be delivered or issued for delivery unless coverage is also made available for damage to, or the destruction of, any motor vehicle specifically identified in the policy, for the protection of those persons insured under the policy who are legally entitled to recover for the damage to or destruction of any motor vehicle specifically identified in the policy from the owner or operator of an uninsured motor vehicle. ...

... endorsement. (B) No policy of automobile or motor vehicle insurance that is covered by sections 3937.01 to 3937.17 of the Revised Code, including, but not limited to, the uninsured motorist coverage, underinsured motorist coverage, or both uninsured and underinsured motorist coverages included in such a policy as authorized by section 3937.18 of the Revised Code, and that is issued by an insurance company licensed ...

...surance under sections 3901.19 to 3901.26 of the Revised Code. If the superintendent, by written order, finds that any person is about to engage, is engaging, or has engaged in a violation of this section, the superintendent may impose any or all of the administrative remedies set forth in divisions (D)(1) to (5) of section 3901.22 of the Revised Code. If the superintendent finds that the violation was due to ...

...m being provided by any other policy, unless the insurer of such other policy has assumed and is performing the obligation to provide such defense. If the company pays to or on behalf of the insured any amount later determined to be due from another insurer it shall be subrogated to all rights of the insured against such insurer. Any disputes between insurers regarding the obligation to defend shall be settled witho...

...the cost of a private passenger automobile insurance policy based on the insured's involvement in a single motor vehicle accident during the policy period when both of the following apply: (A) The insured's action is not a proximate cause of any loss, damage, injury, or death arising out of the accident; (B) The insured has not been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or pleaded no contest to, a violation of law as a ...

...the cost of a private passenger automobile insurance policy based on the insured's involvement in a motor vehicle accident with an uninsured or underinsured motorist, when both of the following apply: (A) The insured's action is not a proximate cause of any loss, damage, injury, or death arising out of the accident; (B) The insured has not been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or pleaded no contest to, a violation ...

...not be issued by any licensed insurer unless it is based on one of the following grounds: (1) Nonpayment of premium; (2) Discovery of fraud or material misrepresentation in the procurement of the insurance or with respect to any claims submitted thereunder; (3) Discovery of a moral hazard or willful or reckless acts or omissions on the part of the named insured that increase any hazard insured against; (4) The oc...

...) If the notice of nonrenewal is mailed less than thirty days before the expiration date of the policy, the insured's coverage then in effect remains in effect until thirty days after the date of mailing the notice, unless the insured notifies the insurer in writing that the insured accepts the nonrenewal as stated. The insurer shall notify the insured of the amount of the premium for the time after the expiration da...

...he policy. (B) If the notice is mailed less than thirty days before the expiration date of the policy, the insured's coverage then in effect remains in effect until thirty days after the date of mailing the notice. The insurer shall notify the insured of the amount of the premium for the time after the expiration date that the existing coverage may remain in effect, and the insured shall pay such premium unless the ...

...not be issued by any licensed insurer unless it is based on one of the following grounds: (1) Nonpayment of premium; (2) Discovery of fraud or material misrepresentation in the procurement of the insurance or with respect to any claims submitted thereunder; (3) Discovery of a moral hazard or willful or reckless acts or omissions on the part of the named insured that increase any hazard insured against; (4) The oc...

...tions by an insurer are not effective unless the written notice is filed with the superintendent within the following time frames: (1) At least one hundred eighty days prior to the insurer acting to cancel, terminate, or otherwise not renew all policies of medical malpractice insurance that the insurer has issued in this state; (2) At least one hundred twenty days prior to the insurer acting to cancel, terminate, o...

...(3) Does not cover garage, automobile sales agency, repair shop, service station, or public parking operation hazards; (4) Is not issued under an assigned risk plan pursuant to section 4509.70 of the Revised Code. (B) For purposes of this section, "motor vehicle," means a self-propelled vehicle designed for and principally used on public roads, including an automobile, truck, motorcycle, and a motor home, prov...

...ny premium finance plan or extension of credit; (4) The place of residence of the insured or the state of registration or license of the insured automobile is changed to a state or country in which the insurer is not authorized to write automobile coverage. This section does not apply in the case of a cancellation if the insurer has indicated its willingness to issue a new policy within the same insurer or wit...

...mobile insurance policy is effective, unless it is pursuant to written notice to the insured of cancellation. Such notice shall contain: (1) The policy number; (2) The date of the notice; (3) The effective date of cancellation of the policy, which shall not be earlier than thirty days following the date of the notice; (4) An explanation of the reason for cancellation and the information upon which it is based, or...

...An insurer may cancel an automobile insurance policy at such time prior to its expiration for such reasons as may be permitted by section 3937.31 of the Revised Code, by mailing to the insured, at the insured's last known address appearing on the insurer's records, a notice of cancellation pursuant to section 3937.32 of the Revised Code. If such notice of cancellation, for a reason other than nonpayment of prem...

... insurer may refuse to renew an automobile insurance policy by mailing to the insured, at the insured's last known address appearing on the insurer's records, and at least thirty days prior to the date of expiration of the policy, a notice of the insurer's intention not to renew the policy. Such notice shall contain: (A) The policy number; (B) The date of the notice; (C) The effective date of expiration; (D...

...tive date of cancellation of an automobile insurance policy, the insured may apply in writing to the superintendent of insurance for review of such cancellation. If the superintendent finds that there is cause to believe that such cancellation is based on erroneous information, or is contrary to law or the terms of the policy, the superintendent shall determine whether such cancellation is effective and shall g...

...n cancellation or nonrenewal of any automobile insurance policy, or in connection with advising an insured or his attorney of the reasons for refusal to write any such insurance, for a cancellation or nonrenewal, or in connection with any administrative or judicial proceeding arising out of or related to such cancellation or nonrenewal.

...surer on its application for an automobile insurance policy shall require the applicant to disclose any refusal or cancellation of automobile insurance other than a cancellation in accord with section 3937.31 of the Revised Code, and according to the procedure required in sections 3937.32 and 3937.33 of the Revised Code.