§ 33-9-14. Licensing of rating organizations -- Examination of application; investigation of applicant; issuance of license; duration of license

GA Code § 33-9-14 (2018) (N/A)

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(a) The Commissioner shall examine each application for license to act as a rating organization and the documents filed therewith and may make such further investigation of the applicant, its affairs, and its proposed plan of business as he deems desirable.

(b) The Commissioner shall issue the license applied for within 60 days of its filing with him, if from such examination and investigation he is satisfied that:

(1) The business reputation of the applicant and its officers is good;

(2) The facilities of the applicant are adequate to enable it to furnish the services it proposes to furnish; and

(3) The applicant and its proposed plan of operation conform to the requirements of this chapter.

(c) Otherwise, but only after hearing upon notice, the Commissioner shall in writing deny the application and notify the applicant of his decision and his reasons therefor.

(d) The Commissioner may grant an application in part only and issue a license to act as a rating organization for one or more of the classes of insurance or subdivisions thereof or class of risk or a part or combination thereof as are specified in the application if the applicant qualifies for only a portion of the classes applied for.

(e) Licenses issued pursuant to this Code section shall remain in effect until revoked as provided in this chapter.

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