Utah Code § 31A-19a-408

Procedures for workers' compensation tiered rate filings
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(1) Notwithstanding Section 31A-19a-214 and subject to the other provisions of this section,
a workers' compensation insurer may file with the commissioner a rate filing for workers'
compensation insurance that provides for a plan with more than one rate tier for a single insurer
or an insurer group with common ownership if the filing shows that:

(a) each tier is established on underwriting rules that are based on criteria that would lead to a
logical distinguishing of potential risk; and
(b) supporting actuarial analysis or other information that shows a clear distinction between the
following for each tier:
(i) expected losses and expenses; and
(ii) actual losses and expenses.
(2) A workers' compensation insurer shall file with the commissioner an update of the actuarial
analysis or other information required under Subsection (1)(b) at least every three years.
(3) A workers' compensation insurer may apply underwriting expertise and judgment in the tier
placement process, except that underwriting expertise and judgment shall:
(a) be applied in a prudent manner; and
(b) when applied, be fair, reasonable, and fully documented.

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