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24-A ME Rev Stat § 209 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT|24-A §209. Prohibited interests, rewards

 §209. Prohibited interests, rewards 1.  The superintendent, or the superintendent's deputy, or any examiner or employee of the bureau may not be connected with the management or be holder of a material number of shares of any insurer, insurance holding company, insurance agency or broker, or be pecuniarily interested in any insurance transaction, except as a policyholder or claimant under a policy; except that as to matters wherein a conflict of interests does not exist on the part of any such individual, the superintendent may employ and retain from time to time insurance actuaries, examiners, accountants, and other technicians who are independently practicing their professions even though from time to time similarly employed or retained by insurers or others.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §151 (COR).] 2.  Subsection 1 above shall not be deemed to prohibit:   A. Receipt by any such individual of fully vested commissions or fully vested retirement benefits to which the individual is entitled by reason of services performed prior to becoming superintendent or prior to employment in the bureau;   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §152 (COR).]B. Investment in shares of regulated diversified investment companies; or   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]C. Mortgage loans made under customary terms and in ordinary course of business.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).][RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §152 (COR).] 3.  The superintendent, or the superintendent's deputy, or any employee or technician employed or retained by the bureau may not be given or receive, directly or indirectly, any fee, compensation, loan, gift or other thing of value in addition to the compensation and expense allowance provided by or pursuant to the law of this State, or by contract with the superintendent, for any service rendered or to be rendered as such superintendent, deputy, assistant, employee or technician, or in connection therewith.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §153 (COR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §§151-153 (COR).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 210 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT|24-A §210. Delegation of powers

 §210. Delegation of powers 1.  The superintendent may delegate to the superintendent's deputy, examiner or an employee of the bureau the exercise or discharge in the superintendent's name of any power, duty or function, whether ministerial, discretionary or of whatever character, vested in or imposed upon the superintendent.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §154 (COR).] 2.  The official act of any such person acting in the superintendent's name and by his authority shall be deemed an official act of the superintendent.   [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §154 (COR).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 211 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT|24-A §211. General powers, duties

 §211. General powers, duties 1.  The superintendent shall enforce the provisions of, and execute the duties imposed upon the superintendent by, this Title.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §155 (COR).] 2.  The superintendent has the powers and authority expressly vested in the superintendent by or reasonably implied from this Title.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §156 (COR).] 3.  The superintendent shall have such additional rights, powers and duties as may be provided by other laws.   [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §§155, 156 (COR).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 212 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT|24-A §212. Rules and regulations

 §212. Rules and regulations Subject to the applicable requirements and procedures of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II, the superintendent may adopt, amend and rescind reasonable rules to aid the administration or effectuation of any provisions of this Title or of any other state or federal statutes to the extent administered or enforced by the superintendent.   [PL 2001, c. 262, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §386 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 269, §4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 885, §E23 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 885, §E47 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 262, §C1 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 212-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT|24-A §212-A. Parity for insurance agents and brokers

 §212-A. Parity for insurance agents and brokers Notwithstanding any other provision of law, to the extent authorized by the superintendent by rule, a licensed agent or broker has the power to engage in any insurance activity that financial institutions chartered by or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Government are authorized to engage in pursuant to federal law or regulation or by a court of competent jurisdiction. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.   [PL 1997, c. 207, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 207, §3 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 213 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT|24-A §213. Orders, notices in general

 §213. Orders, notices in general 1.  Orders and notices of the superintendent are effective only when in writing signed by the superintendent or by the superintendent's authority.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §157 (COR).] 2.  Every order of the superintendent shall state its effective date, and shall concisely state:   A. Its intent or purpose;   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]B. The grounds on which based; and   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]C. The provisions of this Title pursuant to which action is taken or proposed to be taken; but failure to so designate a particular provision shall not deprive the superintendent of the right to rely thereon.   [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).][PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).] 3.  An order or notice may be given by delivery to the person to be ordered or notified, or by mailing it, postage prepaid, addressed to such person at the person's principal place of business or residence as last of record in the bureau. The order or notice is deemed to have been given when deposited in a mail depository of the United States post office, and of which the affidavit of the individual who so mailed the order or notice is prima facie evidence. Written notice of the party's rights to review or appeal and of the action required and of the time within which action must be taken in order to appeal must be given to each party with the decision.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §158 (COR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §387 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §§157, 158 (COR).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 214 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT|24-A §214. Enforcement

 §214. Enforcement 1.  The superintendent may, through the Attorney General of this State, invoke the aid of the Superior Court through proceedings instituted in any county of this State to enforce any lawful order made or action taken by the superintendent. In such proceedings, the Superior Court may make such orders, either preliminary or final, as it considers proper under the facts established before it.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §159 (COR).] 2.  If the superintendent has reason to believe that any person has violated any provision of this Title, or of other law as applicable to insurance operations, for which criminal prosecution is provided and would be in order, the superintendent shall give the information relative thereto to the Attorney General. The Attorney General shall promptly institute such action or proceedings, including, but not limited to, actions or proceedings to seek restitution, against that person as in the Attorney General's opinion the information may require or justify.   [PL 2003, c. 310, §1 (AMD).] 3.  The Attorney General upon request of the superintendent is authorized to proceed in the courts of any other state or in any federal court or agency to enforce an order or decision of any court proceeding or in any administrative proceeding before the superintendent.   [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 310, §1 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §159 (COR).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 215 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT|24-A §215. Violation of rules, regulations, orders; penalty

 §215. Violation of rules, regulations, orders; penalty Any person who knowingly violates any rule, regulation or order of the superintendent shall be subject to such suspension or revocation of certificate of authority or license as may be applicable under this Title for violation of the provision to which such rule, regulation or order relates.   [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 217 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT|24-A §217. Annual report

 §217. Annual report 1.  As soon as practical after the annual financial statements have been received from the authorized insurers, the superintendent may make a written report to the Governor showing with respect to the preceding calendar year:   A. The receipts and expenses of the bureau for the year;   [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]B. A summary of the insurance business transacted in this State;   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]C. A summary of the financial condition of each authorized insurer, as shown by its most recent financial statement on file with the superintendent;   [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]D. Such recommendations as the superintendent considers advisable relative to amendment or supplementation of the insurance laws; and   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §161 (COR).]E. Such other information and matters as the superintendent considers to be in the public interest relative to the insurance business in this State.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §162 (COR).][RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §§161, 162 (COR).] 2.  If the report is printed, the superintendent shall furnish a copy upon request thereby to the insurance supervisory official of other states and to authorized insurers; and, if copies are available for the purpose, to other persons who so request and upon payment by such persons of such reasonable charge therefor as may be fixed by the superintendent.   [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §260 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §§161, 162 (COR).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 218 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT|24-A §218. Publications; price

 §218. Publications; price The superintendent may have the directory of authorized insurers, of licensed insurance representatives, license examination material, insurance laws and related laws and regulations under the superintendent's administration published in pamphlet form from time to time, and may fix a price for each copy to cover cost of printing and mailing.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §163 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §163 (COR).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 219 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT|24-A §219. Interstate cooperation

 §219. Interstate cooperation The superintendent may communicate on request of the insurance supervisory official of any state, province or country any information that it is the superintendent's duty by law to ascertain respecting authorized insurers.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §164 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §164 (COR).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 220 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT|24-A §220. Investigation of violations

 §220. Investigation of violations 1.  Discretionary investigations.  In addition to examinations and investigations expressly authorized, the superintendent may conduct investigations of insurance matters as the superintendent considers proper upon reasonable cause to determine whether any person has violated any provision of this Title or to secure information useful in the lawful administration of any such provision. The cost of these investigations must be borne by the State.   [PL 1991, c. 26 (NEW).] 2.  Response to inquiries.  All insurers and other persons required to be licensed pursuant to this Title shall respond to all lawful inquiries of the superintendent that relate to resolution of consumer complaints involving the licensee within 14 days of receipt of the inquiry and to all other lawful inquiries of the superintendent within 30 days of receipt. If a substantive response can not in good faith be provided within the time period, the person required to respond shall so advise the superintendent and provide the reason for the inability to respond.   [PL 1991, c. 26 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 26 (RPR).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 224 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT|24-A §224. Appraisal of asset

 §224. Appraisal of asset 1.  If the superintendent considers it necessary to value any asset involved in such an examination, the superintendent may appoint one or more competent disinterested persons as appraisers with authority to appraise the real property of an insurer or any real property on which it holds security.   [PL 1991, c. 828, §9 (AMD).] 2.  Any such appraisal shall be expeditiously made, and a copy thereof furnished to the superintendent and to the person being examined.   [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).] 3.  The reasonable expense of the appraisal shall be borne by the person being examined.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 828, §9 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 225 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT|24-A §225. Examination report; contents; prima facie evidence in certain proceedings

 §225. Examination report; contents; prima facie evidence in certain proceedings 1.  Upon completion of an examination, the examiner in charge shall make a true report thereof which shall comprise only facts appearing upon the books, records or other documents of the person examined, or from an appraisal of assets, or as ascertained from the sworn testimony of its officers or agents or other individuals examined concerning its affairs, and such conclusions and recommendations as may reasonably be warranted from such facts. The report of examination shall be verified by the oath of the examiner in charge thereof.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Such a report of examination of an insurer so verified shall be prima facie evidence in any delinquency proceeding against the insurer, its officers, employees or agents upon the facts stated therein, and whether or not the report has then been filed in the bureau as provided in section 226.   [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).] 3.  All working papers, recorded information, documents and copies of any of these media produced by, obtained by or disclosed to the superintendent or any other person in the course of an examination made under this chapter are confidential, are not subject to subpoena and may not be made public by the superintendent or any other person, except to the extent provided in sections 226 and 227. Access may be granted to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Any parties granted access must agree in writing prior to receiving the information to provide the information with the same confidential treatment as required by this section unless prior written consent of the insurer to which the information pertains has been obtained.   [PL 2011, c. 320, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 828, §10 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 320, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 227 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT|24-A §227. Examination report

 §227. Examination report The report of examination of those persons, partnerships, corporations or other business associations that are subject to examination by the superintendent as provided for in sections 221 and 222 must, upon satisfaction of the requirements of section 226 and so long as no court of competent jurisdiction has stayed its publication, be filed in the bureau as a public record, except that any information relating to an individual insured or individual applicant for insurance is confidential.   [PL 2011, c. 320, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 425, §2 (RPR). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 828, §12 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 320, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 229 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT|24-A §229. Administrative procedures; hearings in general

 §229. Administrative procedures; hearings in general 1.  The superintendent may hold a hearing without request of others for any purpose within the scope of this Title.   [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).] 2.  The superintendent shall hold a hearing:   A. If required by any provision of this Title, or   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]B. Upon written application for a hearing by a person aggrieved by any act or impending act, or by any report or order of the superintendent, other than an order for the holding of a hearing, or order on a hearing, or pursuant to such order, of which hearing such person had notice.   [PL 1987, c. 220, §1 (AMD).][PL 1987, c. 220, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Any such application must be filed with the superintendent within 30 days after such person knew or reasonably should have known of such act, impending act, failure, report or order, unless a different period is provided for by other applicable law, and in which case such other law shall govern. The application shall briefly state the respects in which the applicant is so aggrieved, together with the ground to be relied upon for the relief to be demanded at the hearing. The superintendent may require that the application be signed and sworn to.   [PL 1987, c. 220, §2 (AMD).] 4.  If the superintendent finds that the application is timely and made in good faith, that the applicant would be so aggrieved if the applicant's grounds are established and that such grounds otherwise justify the hearing, the superintendent shall hold the hearing within 30 days after filing of the application, or within 30 days after the application has been sworn to, whichever is the later date, unless in either case the hearing is postponed by mutual consent. The hearing must be held in conformity with the provisions contained in the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §171 (COR).] 5.  Failure to hold the hearing upon application therefor of a person entitled thereto as provided shall constitute a denial of the relief sought, and shall be the equivalent of a final order of the superintendent on hearing for the purpose of an appeal under section 236.   [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).] 6.  Pending the hearing and decision thereon, the superintendent may suspend or postpone the effective date of the superintendent's previous action.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §172 (COR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §389 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 220, §§1,2 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §§171, 172 (COR).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 230 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT|24-A §230. Notice of hearing

 §230. Notice of hearing 1.  Notice of hearing shall be given in conformity with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375.   [PL 1981, c. 501, §38 (RPR).] 2.  Except when a different period is expressly provided by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, or by this Title, the superintendent shall give written notice of hearing not less than 14 days in advance. Notice of hearing may be waived and the hearing held at a time mutually fixed by the superintendent and the parties.   [PL 1981, c. 501, §38 (RPR).] 3.   [PL 1981, c. 501, §38 (RP).] 4.   [PL 1981, c. 501, §38 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §§390-392 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 501, §38 (RPR).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 231 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT|24-A §231. Conduct of hearing

 §231. Conduct of hearing 1.  The superintendent may hold a hearing in Augusta or any other place of convenience to parties and witnesses, as the superintendent determines. The superintendent or the superintendent's designee shall preside at the hearing and shall expedite the hearing and all procedures involved therein. Adjudicatory hearings shall be governed by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV.   [PL 1989, c. 269, §6 (AMD).] 2.   [PL 1989, c. 269, §6 (RP).] 3.   [PL 1989, c. 269, §6 (RP).] 4.   [PL 1989, c. 269, §6 (RP).] 5.  The hearing shall be public, unless the superintendent or hearing officer determines that a private hearing would be in the public interest, in which case the hearing shall be private, subject to Title 1, section 405, subsection 6.   [PL 1989, c. 269, §6 (AMD).] 6.   [PL 1989, c. 269, §6 (RP).] 7.  The validity of any hearing held in accordance with the notice thereof, or waiver of notice, shall not be affected by the failure of any person to attend or remain in attendance.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §§393-395 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 269, §6 (AMD).