Minnesota Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 72A.21 (2026)

Power Of Commissioner

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The commissioner shall have power to examine and investigate into the affairs of every person engaged in the business of insurance in this state in order to determine whether that person has been or is engaged in any unfair method of competition or in any unfair or deceptive act or practice prohibited by section 72A.19.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2000–2006 · leading case: Schermer v. State Farm Fire & Cas. Co., 721 N.W.2d 307 (Minn. 2006).
Schermer v. State Farm Fire & Cas. Co., 721 N.W.2d 307 (Minn. 2006). · cites it 4× “; see also Minn.Stat. § 72A.21 (2004). Consistent with this legislative authorization, the DOC initiated an 18-month investigation on State Farm's URP in response to a complaint from a single ratepayer.”
State Ex Rel. Hatch v. Am. Fam. Mut. Ins. Co., 609 N.W.2d 1 (Minn. Ct. App. 2000). · cites it 2× “Minn.Stat. § 72A.21 (1998). Appellant is correct that the commissioner has the authority to bring certain court actions under these provisions.”
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