Louisiana § 22:2342 Eligibility; application

Louisiana Statutes

§ 22:2342 — Eligibility; application

Louisiana·Title 22 Insurance

A.Any person having an insurable interest in insurable property is entitled to apply to the governing committee of the plan, directly or through a representative, for such coverage and for an inspection of the property. Every such application shall be submitted on forms prescribed by the governing committee of the plan and on file with the commissioner of insurance.

B.The term "insurable interest" as used in this Section shall be deemed to include any lawful and substantial economic interest in the safety and preservation of property from loss, destruction, or pecuniary damage.

C.If the governing committee of the plan determines that the property is insurable, the governing committee of the plan, upon receipt of the premium or such portion thereof as is prescribed in the plan, shall cau

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A. Any person having an insurable interest in insurable property is entitled to apply to the governing committee of the plan, directly or through a representative, for such coverage and for an inspection of the property. Every such application shall be submitted on forms prescribed by the governing committee of the plan and on file with the commissioner of insurance.
B. The term "insurable interest" as used in this Section shall be deemed to include any lawful and substantial economic interest in the safety and preservation of property from loss, destruction, or pecuniary damage.
C. If the governing committee of the plan determines that the property is insurable, the governing committee of the plan, upon receipt of the premium or such portion thereof as is prescribed in the plan, shall cause to be issued a policy of essential property insurance for a term not exceeding one year. Any policy issued pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall be renewed annually, upon payment of premium due, so long as the property meets the definition of "insurable property".
D. If the governing committee of the plan for any reason denies an application and refuses to cause to be issued an insurance policy on insurable property to any applicant, or takes no action on an application within the time prescribed in the plan, such applicant may appeal to the commissioner of insurance, and the commissioner, after reviewing the facts, may direct the governing committee of the plan to issue, or cause to be issued, an insurance policy to the applicant. In carrying out his duties pursuant to this Section, the commissioner of insurance may request and the governing committee of the plan shall provide any information which the commissioner deems necessary to a determination concerning the reason for the denial or delay of the application.

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Legislative History

Acts 2004, No. 761, §1, eff. July 6, 2004; Acts 2007, No. 459, §§1 and 4, eff. Jan. 1, 2008; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1441.21 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.