R590-225-7. Procedures for Form Filings

  (1) Forms in general:

  (a) Forms are "File And Use" filings. EXCEPTION: service contracts, bail bonds, and guaranteed asset protection waivers are "File Before Use".

  (b) Each form must be identified by a unique form number. The form number may not be variable.

  (c) A form must be in final printed form. A draft may not be submitted.

  (2) If you have authorized a Rate Service Organization (RSO) to make form filings on your behalf, no filing by you is required if you implement the filings as submitted by the RSO.

  (a) A filing is required if you delay the effective date, non-adopt or alter the filing in any way.

  (b) Your filing must be received by the department before the RSO effective date.

  (c) We do not require that you attach copies of the RSO's forms when you reference a filing.

  (3) If you have NOT authorized an RSO to file forms on your behalf, you must include, in your filing a letter stating your intent to adopt any RSO forms for your use.

  (a) Copies of the RSO forms are not required.

  (b) Your filing must include a complete list of the RSO forms you intend to adopt by form number, title/name and filing identification number of the RSO.

  (4) A "Me Too" filing, referencing a filing submitted by another insurer, bail bond agency, or service contract provider is not permitted.

  (5) If a previously filed Utah amendatory endorsement will be used in connection with the form being filed, explain this in the Filing Description section of the transmittal form and include a copy with the filing.

  (6) If the filing is for more than one insurer and all insurers included in the filing have submitted a transmittal:

  (a) only one copy of each form is required;

  (b) If the name of each respective company or unique insurer logo is printed on each separate set of the form, then a separate form must be filed for each insurer.

  (7) Since a form may be used once it is "Filed" and must be "Filed" before it can be used, sold or offered for sale, you do not need to re-file or notify the department if the implementation date of the original filing changes.