(A) If within the waiting period as provided in division (D) of section 3935.04 of the Revised Code, the superintendent of insurance finds that a filing does not meet the requirements of section 3935.01 to 3935.17 of the Revised Code, he shall send to the insurer or rating bureau that made the filing, written notice of disapproval of the filing, specifying therein in what respects he finds the filing fails to comply with those sections and stating that the filing shall not become effective.
(B) If within thirty days after a specific inland marine rate on a risk specially rated by a rating bureau, subject to division (E) of section 3935.04 of the Revised Code has become effective, the superintendent finds that the filing does not comply with sections 3935.01 to 3935.17 of the Revised Code, he shall send to the rating bureau that made the filing written notice of disapproval of the filing, specifying therein in what respects he finds that the filing fails to comply with those sections and stating when, within a reasonable period thereafter, the filing shall be no longer effective. The disapproval shall not affect any contract made or issued prior to the expiration of the period set forth in the notice.
(C) If at any time subsequent to the applicable review period provided for in divisions (A) or (B) of this section, the superintendent finds that a filing does not comply with sections 3935.01 to 3935.17 of the Revised Code, he shall, after a hearing held upon not less than ten days' written notice, as provided in division (F) of this section, to every insurer and rating bureau that made the filing, specifying the matters to be considered at the hearing, issue an order specifying in what respects he finds that the filing fails to comply with those sections, and stating when, within a reasonable period thereafter, the filing shall be no longer effective. Copies of the order shall be sent to such insurer or rating bureau. The order shall not affect any contract or policy made or issued prior to the expiration of the period set forth in the order.
(D) Any person or organization aggrieved with respect to any filing that is in effect may make written application to the superintendent for a hearing thereon, provided that the insurer or rating organization that made the filing may not proceed under this division. The application shall specify the grounds to be relied upon by the applicant. If the superintendent finds that the application is made in good faith, that the applicant would be so aggrieved if his grounds are established, and that such grounds otherwise justify holding such a hearing, he shall, within thirty days after receipt of the application, hold a hearing upon not less than ten days' written notice to the applicant and, as provided in division (F) of this section, to every insurer and rating bureau that made such filing.
If, after the hearing, the superintendent finds that the filing does not comply with sections 3935.01 to 3935.17 of the Revised Code, he shall issue an order specifying in what respects he finds that the filing fails to comply with those sections, and stating when, within a reasonable period thereafter, the filing shall be no longer effective. Copies of the order shall be sent to the applicant and to such insurer or rating bureau. The order shall not affect any contract or policy made or issued prior to the expiration of the period set forth in the order.
(E) No manual, minimum class rate, rating schedule, rating plan, rating rule, or any modification of any of the foregoing, which has been filed pursuant to section 3935.04 of the Revised Code shall be disapproved if the rates thereby produced comply with sections 3935.01 to 3935.17 of the Revised Code.
(F) Every rating bureau or organization receiving a notice of hearing or copy of an order under division (C) or (D) of this section shall promptly notify all of its members or subscribers that would be affected by the hearing or order. Notice to a rating bureau or organization of a hearing or order shall be deemed notice to its members or subscribers.
Effective Date: 07-22-1994 .
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