26-35-204. Renewal with altered terms; notice.
(a) If an insurer intends to renew a policy, but on less favorable terms or at higher rates, the insurer shall furnish to the insured and the agent of record, if any, renewal terms and a statement of the amount of premium due for the renewal policy period in accordance with this section.
(b) The renewal terms and statement of premium due shall be given pursuant to W.S. 26-35-101 not less than forty-five (45) days, or if the policy is a professional health care malpractice liability policy not less than ninety (90) days, prior to the expiration or anniversary date of the original policy. For rates regulated pursuant to W.S. 26-14-106(a) and (b), sixty (60) days notice of the renewal terms and premium due shall be required if the insurer notified the insured of its proposed changes at the time the insurer filed with the insurance commissioner.
(c) If the insurer fails to furnish the renewal terms and statement of premium due in the manner required by this section, the insured may elect to cancel the renewal policy within the forty-five (45) day period following receipt of the renewal terms and statement of premium due. Earned premium for any period of coverage shall be calculated pro rata based upon the premium applicable to the original policy and not the premium applicable to the renewal policy.