Section 27-55-6 Complaint; investigation; relief. - Alabama Statutes

Section 27-55-6

Complaint; investigation; relief.

(a) A person claiming to be adversely affected by an act or practice prohibited by this chapter may file a complaint with the commissioner for individual relief seeking remedies and penalties authorized by this chapter.

(b) The commissioner shall conduct a reasonable investigation based on a written and signed complaint received by the commissioner and shall issue a prompt determination as to whether a violation of this chapter has occurred. If the commissioner finds from the investigation that a violation of this chapter has occurred, the commissioner shall promptly begin proceedings to address the violation through means such as imposition of injunctive relief, requiring restitution, and, in cases of repeated violation after previous findings or warnings of violations from the commissioner, suspension or revocation of certificates of authority or licenses. The powers and duties set forth in this chapter shall be in addition to all other authority of the commissioner.

(c) An insurer which is found by the commissioner to have violated this chapter may be ordered by the commissioner to do any of the following:

(1) Pay a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each act or violation. Each violation shall be a separate offense.

(2) Provide appropriate specific relief, other than the award of damages, to the complainant which may include temporary, preliminary, or permanent injunctive relief.

(Act 2000-595, p. 1185, §6.)