ORDERS:
AMENDED ORDER
Based upon an error contained in the original order dated June 30, 1997, that order is hereby
withdrawn and this Amended Order is issued.
In the above-captioned matter, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs requested a
hearing on the Petitioner's application for a rate increase pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §38-73-910 (Supp.
1996). The Administrative Law Judge Division, by letter filed June 24, 1997, was informed prior to the
hearing that the Department of Consumer Affairs would not oppose the request and the Department withdrew
its petition for a hearing. The parties have indicated that, the petitioners have earned more than two million
dollars in premiums, "for the previous calendar year for the line or type of insurance for which the rate
increase is sought." Under the provisions of § 38-73-910, any insured or affected party may request a public
hearing on the propriety of the rate increase. The request has been withdrawn.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Department of Insurance continue to process the
application for a rate increase and the matter before the Administrative Law Judge Division is dismissed.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
ALISON RENEE LEE
Administrative Law Judge
July 2, 1997
Columbia, South Carolina |