The purpose of the Unfair Insurance Trade Practices Act is to regulate unfair trade practices in the business of insurance, in accordance with the intent of the Congress of the United States as expressed in Public Law 79-15, by defining, or providing for the determination of, all acts and practices in this state which constitute unfair trade practices and by prohibiting the acts and practices so defined or determined.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 44-1522

  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
  • United States: shall include territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801