2009 Senate Bill 825 / 2010 Public Act 338

Allow insurer to risk half of funds on one risk or hazard

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 15, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To replace a prohibition on an insurer exposing itself to a loss on any one risk or hazard in an amount that exceeds 10 percent of its paid-up capital and surplus. Instead, an existing insurer (but not new ones with certain exceptions) could risk up to half its funds on a single risk or hazard.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

May 6, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 9, 2010

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 9, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

Dec. 15, 2010

Amendment offered by Rep. Barb Byrum (D-67)

To revises details of the exceptions for new insurance companies.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 73 to 19 (details)

To replace a prohibition on an insurer exposing itself to a loss on any one risk or hazard in an amount that exceeds 10 percent of its paid-up capital and surplus. Instead, an existing insurer (but not new ones with certain exceptions) could risk up to half its funds on a single risk or hazard.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 15, 2010

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 21, 2010