Michigan Laws 500.2157 – Incorrect or incomplete credit information; adjustments
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 500.2157
- Consumer reporting agency: means any person that, for monetary fees or dues or on a cooperative nonprofit basis, regularly engages in whole or in part in the practice of assembling or evaluating consumer credit information or other information on consumers for the purpose of furnishing consumer reports to third parties. See Michigan Laws 500.2151
- Credit information: means any credit-related information derived from a credit report, found on a credit report itself, or provided on an application for personal insurance. See Michigan Laws 500.2151
- Insurer: means an individual, corporation, association, partnership, reciprocal exchange, inter-insurer, Lloyds organization, fraternal benefit society, or other legal entity, engaged or attempting to engage in the business of making insurance or surety contracts. See Michigan Laws 500.106
If it is determined through the dispute resolution process set forth in 15 USC 1681i(a) that the credit information of a current insured was incorrect or incomplete and if the insurer receives notice of this determination from either the consumer reporting agency or from the insured, the insurer shall reevaluate the insured within 30 days of receiving the notice. After reevaluating the insured, the insurer shall make any adjustments necessary, consistent with this act and the insurer’s underwriting, rating guidelines, and premium discount plan. If an insurer determines that the insured has overpaid premium, the insurer shall refund to the insured the amount of overpayment calculated back to the shorter of either the last 12 months of coverage or the actual policy period.