Sec. 1901.055. CLAIM SURCHARGE. A claim surcharge assessed by an insurer against a physician or health care provider under a professional liability insurance policy may be based only on claims actually paid by an insurer as a result of:

(1) a settlement; or

(2) an adverse judgment or decision of a court.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.