Sec. 25. (a) This section only applies to a policyholder or an applicant who is an individual.
(b) As used in this section, "motor vehicle insurance" means any type of insurance described in IC 27-1-5-1, Class 2(f).
(c) A motor vehicle insurance rating plan filed under section 4 of this chapter may not establish a higher rate for a policyholder based on the fact that the policyholder has filed a voluntary petition under the federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C. 101 et seq.).
(d) The premium rate for an individual policy of motor vehicle insurance may not be set higher than the applicable rate set forth in the rating plan in effect under this chapter based on the fact that the policyholder or applicant has filed a voluntary petition under the federal bankruptcy law.
(e) The violation of this section is an unfair and deceptive act or practice in the business of insurance under IC 27-4-1-4.
As added by P.L.122-1992, SEC.1.