Section 676.3

Nothing in Section 676.2 shall preclude the imposition of remedial underwriting action upon coverage insuring dentists or physicians and surgeons against legal liability arising from the rendering of professional services by an insured licensed pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 1600) or Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2000) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, respectively, if remedial underwriting action is imposed pursuant to the recommendation of an underwriting committee advising the insurer; provided that a majority of the members of that committee are licensed pursuant to the chapter of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code that is applicable to that particular insured, and written notification of the proposed remedial underwriting action is first given to the insured, and the insured is afforded not less than 30 days to present opposition or argument to the underwriting committee as to why the remedial underwriting action should be modified or withheld, prior to any imposition thereof. Remedial underwriting action includes all actions described in subdivision (c) of Section 676.2. Remedial underwriting action imposed pursuant to this section shall not be subject to Article 7 (commencing with Section 1858) of Chapter 9 of Part 2, but nothing in this section shall deny the right of the commissioner to investigate, pursue enforcement action, and seek other remedies as authorized by Article 1 (commencing with Section 12919) of Chapter 2 of Division 3.

It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage peer review by insurers providing coverage to persons engaged in the provision of health services and the adoption of conditions of coverage which are intended to protect the public.