For purposes of this article, “unit or division” may include the assignment of fraud investigation to employees whose principal responsibilities are the investigation and disposition of claims. If an insurer creates a distinct unit or division, hires additional employees, or contracts with another entity to fulfill the requirements of this article, the additional cost incurred shall be included as an administrative expense for ratesetting purposes.

(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1222, Sec. 4.)