Thomas & Sue Shaw v. GEICO Casualty Company

 

Held November 14, 2012– Docket No. INS-12-2119

Decision Issued:  November 19, 2012

 

The named insured requested a hearing to contest the nonrenewal of automobile insurance for operating under the influence.  The company established the existence of the cited conviction.

 

Held: For the company. 24-A M.R.S. § 2916-A(1.A) allows nonrenewal of an automobile policy when the named insured or other operator is convicted of operating while intoxicated or impaired by the consumption of alcohol or drugs within the 36 months preceding the yearly anniversary date of the policy.