Iowa Code 515F.20 – Definitions
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As used in sections 515F.21 through 515F.25 unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Competitive market” means a market for which an order is in effect pursuant to section 515F.22 that a reasonable degree of competition does exist.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 515F.20
- Rate: means the cost of insurance per exposure unit whether expressed as a single number or as a prospective loss cost with an adjustment to account for the treatment of expenses, profit, and individual insurer variation in loss experience, prior to any application of individual risk variations based on loss or expense considerations, and does not include minimum premium. See Iowa Code 515F.2
2. “Market” means the interaction between buyers and sellers consisting of a product market component and a geographic market component. A product market component consists of identical or readily substitutable products including, but not limited to, consideration of coverage, policy terms, rate classifications, and underwriting. A geographic component is a geographical area in which buyers have a reasonable degree of access to the insurance product through sales outlets or other marketing mechanisms.
3. “Noncompetitive market” means a market which has not been found to be competitive pursuant to section 515F.22.