Sec. 27. (a) The purpose of this section is to preclude insurers from charging higher rates for innocent prior-uninsured motorists who have not operated a motor vehicle in violation of any financial responsibility or compulsory insurance requirement within the prior twelve months.
(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 insurer may not discriminate in establishing a rate for a policyholder or applicant, based solely on the absence of insurance by the applicant or policyholder.
(d) This section does not apply to applicants who first received their driver's license within the past thirty-six (36) month period.
(e) A 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.169-1999, SEC.1.