Utah Statutes

§ 31A-1-102 — Purposes.

Utah § 31A-1-102
JurisdictionUtah
Title 31AInsurance Code
Ch. 31A-1General Provisions
Part 31A-1-1Purposes, Scope, and Application

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Utah Code Ann. § 31A-1-102 (2026).

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The purposes of the Insurance Code are to:

(1)ensure the solidity of insurers doing business in Utah;
(2)ensure that policyholders, claimants, and insurers are treated fairly and equitably;
(3)ensure that Utah has an adequate and healthy insurance market, characterized by competitive conditions, the spirit of innovation, and the exercise of initiative;
(4)provide for an insurance department that is expert in the field of insurance and able to enforce the Insurance Code effectively;
(5)encourage cooperation between the Insurance Department and other Utah regulatory bodies, as well as other federal and state governmental entities;
(6)preserve and improve state regulation of insurance;
(7)maintain freedom of contract and enterprise;
(8)encourage self regulation of the insurance indust

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Legislative History

Enacted by Chapter 242, 1985 General Session

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