(1)  The purpose of these rules is to set forth procedures for the development and filing of prospective loss cost and supplementary rating information filings of property and casualty rating organizations. These filings can be made in place of full advisory rates. Member or subscriber insurers may refer to and incorporate in whole or in part filings made by advisory/rating organizations.

(2) These rules apply to the kinds and lines of insurance to which Title 33, chapter 16, MCA, applies, as indicated in 33-16-103, MCA, and to insurers and rating organizations making filings under 33-16-203, MCA, except they do not apply to workers' compensation insurance.