Sec. 26. (a) As used in this section, "armed forces" means the following:
(1) The Army.
(2) The Navy.
(3) The Air Force.
(4) The Marine Corps.
(5) The Coast Guard.
(b) This section applies only to an individual:
(1) who is applying for motor vehicle insurance; and
(2) who:
(A) is serving in one (1) of the armed forces; or
(B) has served in one (1) of the armed forces within six (6) months before applying for motor vehicle insurance.
(c) As used in this section, "motor vehicle insurance" means any type of insurance described in IC 27-1-5-1, Class 2(f).
(d) As used in this chapter, "rating plan" means the rating schedule or rating plan of an insurer concerning premium rates for motor vehicle insurance that has been filed with the commissioner and is in effect under section 4 of this chapter.
(e) An insurer may not set the premium rate for a policy of motor vehicle insurance for an individual described in subsection (b) at an amount higher than the applicable rate set forth in the rating plan due to the fact that the individual has not been covered by motor vehicle insurance for a period of time.
(f) 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.223-1993, SEC.5.