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24-A ME Rev Stat § 2012 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 19: SURPLUS LINES|24-A §2012. Surplus lines authority

 §2012. Surplus lines authority 1.  Any person while licensed in this State as a resident producer who is determined by the superintendent to be competent and trustworthy with respect to the handling of surplus lines, and while maintaining an office at a designated location in this State, may be licensed as a producer with surplus lines authority.   [PL 1997, c. 592, §58 (AMD).] 2.  Application for the authority must be made to the superintendent on forms as designated and furnished by the superintendent.   [PL 1997, c. 592, §58 (AMD).] 3.  The application and authority fee must be as specified in section 601.   [PL 1997, c. 592, §58 (AMD).] 4.  The producer with surplus lines authority is subject to the applicable provisions of chapter 16.   [PL 1997, c. 592, §58 (AMD).] 5.  A nonresident producer who is considered by the superintendent to be competent and trustworthy with respect to the handling of surplus lines may apply for surplus lines authority under the following circumstances:   A. If the nonresident maintains a business location within this State and maintains all records of surplus lines transactions within this State;   [PL 2001, c. 259, §47 (AMD).]B. If the nonresident transacts only liability insurance business and only on behalf of a purchasing group registered with the superintendent and the nonresident agrees to produce surplus lines records in this State within 14 days from a request of the superintendent; or   [PL 2001, c. 259, §47 (AMD).]C. The license is to be issued on a reciprocal basis pursuant to sections 1420-G and 1420-O.   [PL 2001, c. 259, §48 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 259, §§47, 48 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 457, §§33,34 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 457, §55 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 592, §58 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 259, §§47,48 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 2013 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 19: SURPLUS LINES|24-A §2013. License suspension or revocation

 §2013. License suspension or revocation 1.  Notwithstanding Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter VI, the superintendent may, after notice and opportunity for hearing, deny, revoke, suspend or limit the permissible activities under any surplus lines authority:   A. If the producer fails to remit the tax as required by section 2018;   [PL 2001, c. 259, §49 (AMD).]B. If a producer who is required to maintain an office in this State fails to do so, or to keep the records, or to allow the superintendent to examine those records as required by this law, or if the producer removes those records from the State when prohibited;   [PL 2001, c. 259, §49 (AMD).]C. If the producer places a surplus lines coverage in an insurer other than as authorized under section 2007;   [PL 1997, c. 592, §59 (AMD).]D. For any other applicable cause for which a producer's license may be suspended or revoked; or   [PL 2001, c. 259, §50 (AMD).]E. If the producer assists any person or persons not licensed as producers with surplus lines authority by serving as a reporting producer for purposes of section 2015 or 2016 with respect to insurance coverage not procured by the producer.   [PL 1997, c. 592, §59 (AMD).][PL 2001, c. 259, §§49, 50 (AMD).] 2.  The procedures provided by chapter 16 for suspension or revocation of licenses apply to suspension or revocation of a surplus lines authority.   [PL 1997, c. 592, §59 (AMD).] 3.  Upon a ruling by the superintendent suspending or revoking a producer's surplus lines authority the superintendent may suspend or revoke all other licenses or authorities held by the same individual under this Title.   [PL 1997, c. 592, §59 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §§411,412 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 564, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 298, §4 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 329, §§28,29 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 457, §35 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 457, §55 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 592, §59 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 259, §§49,50 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 2014 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 19: SURPLUS LINES|24-A §2014. Producer with surplus lines authority may compensate another producer

 §2014. Producer with surplus lines authority may compensate another producer A licensed producer with surplus lines authority may accept and place surplus line business for any insurance producer licensed in this State for the kind of insurance involved, and may compensate the producer for the business.   [PL 1997, c. 592, §60 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 592, §60 (AMD). RR 2015, c. 2, §13 (COR).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 2015 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 19: SURPLUS LINES|24-A §2015. Record of procured coverages

 §2015. Record of procured coverages 1.  Each producer shall keep in the producer's office a full and true record of each surplus lines coverage procured by the producer, including a copy of each daily report, if any, a copy of each certificate of insurance issued, books of account in which financial entries are recorded respecting these transactions and such of the following items as may be applicable:   A. Amount of the insurance;   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]B. Gross premium charged;   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]C. Return premium paid, if any;   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]D. Rate of premium charged upon the several items of property;   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]E. Effective date of the contract and the terms of the contract;   [PL 1997, c. 592, §61 (AMD).]F. Name and address of each insurer on the direct risk and the proportion of the entire risk assumed by such insurer, if less than the entire risk;   [PL 1997, c. 592, §61 (AMD).]G. Name and address of the insured;   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]H. Brief general description of the property or risk insured and where located or to be performed; and   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]I. Other information as may be required by the superintendent.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 51, §5 (AMD).] 2.  The record may not be removed from this State in the case of a resident producer with surplus lines authority and in the case of both resident and nonresident licensees must be made available and open to examination by the superintendent at all times within 5 years after issuance of the coverage to which it relates. For the purpose of investigation or examination by the superintendent, records may be maintained in electronic form.   [PL 2007, c. 51, §5 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 564, §4 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 457, §36 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 592, §61 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 51, §5 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 2016 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 19: SURPLUS LINES|24-A §2016. Periodic reports and tax payments

 §2016. Periodic reports and tax payments 1.  Each producer with surplus lines authority shall maintain in the producer's office a monthly report showing the amount of insurance placed for any person or organization, the location of each risk, the gross premium charged, the name of each insurer with which the insurance was placed, the date and term of each insurance contract issued during the preceding month and any other pertinent information required by the superintendent. The report must show in the same detail each contract cancelled during the month covered by the report and the return premium on it. The monthly report must be made available to the superintendent for examination at the producer's office location at any time or by delivery to the bureau upon 5 days' notice by the superintendent.   [PL 2007, c. 51, §6 (AMD).] 2.   [PL 2011, c. 331, §5 (RP); PL 2011, c. 331, §§16, 17 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 674, §1 (RPR). PL 1997, c. 457, §37 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 592, §62 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 660, §B3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 51, §6 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 331, §5 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 331, §§16, 17 (AFF).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 2017 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 19: SURPLUS LINES|24-A §2017. Annual report (REPEALED)

 §2017. Annual report (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 674, §1 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 329, §30 (RP).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 2018 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 19: SURPLUS LINES|24-A §2018. Failure to pay tax

 §2018. Failure to pay tax If any producer fails to remit the tax provided by section 2016 within 30 days after the tax is due, the superintendent may, following an adjudicatory hearing, assess a penalty of not less than $25 for each day of delinquency. Any fine collected by the superintendent must be paid to the Treasurer of State and credited to the Insurance Regulatory Fund.   [PL 1997, c. 592, §63 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 541, §A162 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 298, §5 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 674, §2 (AMD). RR 1997, c. 2, §49 (COR). PL 1997, c. 592, §63 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 2019 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 19: SURPLUS LINES|24-A §2019. Legal process against surplus line insurer

 §2019. Legal process against surplus line insurer 1.  An unauthorized insurer shall be sued, upon any cause of action arising in the State under any contract issued by it as a surplus lines contract pursuant to this law, in the Superior Court.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Before the surplus lines insurer may do business in this State, each insurer shall appoint an agent to receive service of legal process issued against it in this State. The insurer shall file with the superintendent a copy of the appointment. The notice to the superintendent must be accompanied by a copy of a resolution of the board of directors or like governing body of the insurer, if an incorporated insurer, showing that those officers who executed the appointment were duly authorized to do so on behalf of the insurer. Service of legal process against the insurer may be made in any such action by service of 2 copies upon the designated agent. If no agent is designated, service of legal process against the insurer may be made by mailing a copy of the process to the producer through whom such insurance was procured, or to the insurer at its principal place of business, addressed to the address of the producer or insurer, as the case may be, last of record with the superintendent. Upon service of process in accordance with this provision, the court is deemed to have jurisdiction in personam of the insurer.   [PL 1997, c. 592, §64 (AMD).] 3.  An unauthorized insurer issuing such policy is deemed thereby to have authorized service of process against it in the manner and to the effect as provided in this section. Any such policy must contain a provision stating the substance of this section, and designating the person to whom process must be served as provided in subsection 2.   [PL 1997, c. 592, §64 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 592, §64 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 2020 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 19: SURPLUS LINES|24-A §2020. Producer's surety bond

 §2020. Producer's surety bond 1.  Every applicant for a surplus lines producer's authority shall file with the superintendent evidence of a bond in favor of the State executed by an authorized surety insurer. The bond is conditioned upon full accounting and due payment to the person entitled to the bond of funds coming into the surplus lines producer's possession through insurance transactions under the license. The bond may be continuous in force and aggregate liability on the bond is limited to payment of not less than $20,000.   [PL 1997, c. 592, §65 (AMD).] 2.  The bond must remain in force until released by the superintendent or until canceled by the surety. Without prejudice to liability previously incurred, the surety may cancel the bond upon 30 days' advance written notice to both the producer and the superintendent. Upon notice to the superintendent of cancellation by the surety and failure of the surplus lines producer to procure a satisfactory replacement bond prior to cancellation, the surplus lines producer's authority terminates.   [PL 1997, c. 592, §65 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 153, §17 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 329, §31 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 592, §65 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 2101 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 21: UNAUTHORIZED INSURERS -- PROHIBITIONS, PROCESS AND ADVERTISING|24-A §2101. Representing or aiding unauthorized insurer prohibited

 §2101. Representing or aiding unauthorized insurer prohibited 1.  No person shall in this State directly or indirectly act as agent for, or otherwise represent or aid on behalf of another, any insurer not then authorized to transact such business in this State, in the solicitation, negotiation, procurement or effectuation of insurance or annuity contracts, or renewal thereof, or forwarding of applications for insurance or annuities, or the dissemination of information as to coverage or rates, or inspection of risks, or fixing of rates, or investigation or adjustment of claims or losses, or collection or forwarding of premiums, or in any other manner represent or assist such an insurer in the transaction of insurance with respect to subjects of insurance resident, located or to be performed in this State.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] 2.  This section does not apply to:   A. Matters authorized to be done by the superintendent under the Unauthorized Insurers Process Act, sections 2102 to 2108;   [PL 1973, c. 625, §141 (AMD).]B. Transactions as to which the insurer is not required to have a certificate of authority pursuant to section 405 (exceptions to certificate of authority requirement);   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]C. A licensed adjuster or attorney at law representing such an insurer from time to time in the adjuster's or attorney's professional capacity;   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §201 (COR).]D. Transactions in this State relating to a policy of wet marine and transportation insurance delivered or issued for delivery outside this State;   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]E. The employee, compensated on salary only, of a Maine employer who on behalf of the employer assists in the procurement or administration of insurance coverages on the property, risks and insurable interests of the employer; or   [PL 2011, c. 331, §6 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 331, §§16, 17 (AFF).]F. Transactions outside this State arising from the unsolicited application of the insured, if the transaction is lawful in the jurisdiction in which it occurs and the applicable premium tax has been paid in compliance with Title 36, section 2513.   [PL 2011, c. 331, §7 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 331, §§16, 17 (AFF).][RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §201 (COR).] 3.  If the superintendent has reason to believe that any insurer or other person is acting in violation of this section or section 404, the superintendent shall commence proceedings in accordance with sections 12-A and 404. Section 2105 applies to all process, notices and statements of charges to be served on the unauthorized insurer or insurers.   [PL 1991, c. 298, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 625, §141 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 298, §6 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 331, §§6, 7 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 331, §§16, 17 (AFF). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §201 (COR).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 2102 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 21: UNAUTHORIZED INSURERS -- PROHIBITIONS, PROCESS AND ADVERTISING|24-A §2102. Purposes as related to Unauthorized Insurers

 §2102. Purposes as related to Unauthorized Insurers The purpose of section 12‑A and sections 2102 to 2108 (Unauthorized Insurers Process Act) is to subject certain insurers to the jurisdiction of the superintendent and the courts of this State in suits and disciplinary proceedings as provided therein, by or on behalf of insureds or beneficiaries under insurance contracts or the superintendent. The Legislature declares its concern that many Maine residents hold insurance policies delivered in this State by unauthorized insurers, other than as to surplus lines coverages written pursuant to chapter 19, thus presenting to such residents the often insuperable obstacle of resort to distant courts for the assertion of legal rights under their policies; and that such insurers may induce residents to purchase insurance through false advertising sent into this State. In furtherance of such state interest, the Legislature herein provides a method of substituted service of process upon such insurers, declares that in so doing it exercises its power to protect Maine residents, to define, for the purposes of this chapter, what constitutes doing business in this State, and also exercises powers and privileges available to the State under Public Law 15, 79th Congress of the United States, chapter 20, 1st Session, S. 340, as amended, which declares that the business of insurance and every person engaged therein are subject to the laws of the several states.   [PL 1991, c. 298, §7 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 625, §142 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 298, §7 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 2103 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 21: UNAUTHORIZED INSURERS -- PROHIBITIONS, PROCESS AND ADVERTISING|24-A §2103. Unauthorized Insurers Process Act; title; interpretation

 §2103. Unauthorized Insurers Process Act; title; interpretation 1.  Sections 2102 to 2108 constitute and may be cited as the Unauthorized Insurers Process Act.   [PL 1969, c. 177, §31 (AMD).] 2.  The Act shall be so interpreted as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the laws of those states which enact it.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 177, §31 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 2104 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 21: UNAUTHORIZED INSURERS -- PROHIBITIONS, PROCESS AND ADVERTISING|24-A §2104. Superintendent process agent

 §2104. Superintendent process agent Solicitation, effectuation or delivery of any insurance contract, by mail or otherwise, within this State by an unauthorized insurer, or the performance within this State of any other service or transaction connected with such insurance by or on behalf of such insurer, is deemed to constitute an appointment by such insurer of the superintendent and the superintendent's successors in office as its attorney, upon whom may be served all lawful process issued within this State in any action or proceeding against such insurer arising out of any such contract or transaction; and is deemed to signify the insurer's agreement that any such service of process has the same legal effect and validity as personal service of process upon it in this State.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §202 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §202 (COR).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 2106 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 21: UNAUTHORIZED INSURERS -- PROHIBITIONS, PROCESS AND ADVERTISING|24-A §2106. Exemptions from service or process provisions

 §2106. Exemptions from service or process provisions Sections 2104 and 2105 shall not apply to surplus lines insurance lawfully effectuated under chapter 19, or to reinsurance, or to any action or proceeding against an unauthorized insurer arising out of any of the following where the policy or contract contains a provision designating the superintendent as its attorney for the acceptance of service of lawful process in any action or proceeding instituted by or on behalf of an insured or beneficiary arising out of any such policy, or where the insurer enters a general appearance in any such action:   [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]1.  Wet marine and transportation insurance;   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Insurance on or with respect to subjects located, resident, or to be performed wholly outside this State, or on vehicles or aircraft owned and principally garaged outside this State;   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Insurance on property or operations of railroads engaged in interstate commerce; or   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Insurance on aircraft or cargo of such aircraft, or against liability, other than employer's liability, arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of such aircraft.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 2107 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 21: UNAUTHORIZED INSURERS -- PROHIBITIONS, PROCESS AND ADVERTISING|24-A §2107. Defense of action by unauthorized insurer

 §2107. Defense of action by unauthorized insurer 1.  Before an unauthorized insurer files or causes to be filed any pleading in any action or proceeding instituted against it under sections 2104 and 2105, such insurer shall:   A. Procure a certificate of authority to transact insurance in this State; or   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]B. Deposit with the clerk of the court in which such action or proceeding is pending cash or securities, or file with such clerk a bond with good and sufficient sureties, to be approved by the court, in an amount to be fixed by the court sufficient to secure the payment of any final judgment which may be rendered in such action. The court may in its discretion make an order dispensing with such deposit or bond where the insurer makes a showing satisfactory to the court that it maintains in a state of the United States funds or securities, in trust or otherwise, sufficient and available to satisfy any final judgment which may be entered in such action or proceeding, and that the insurer will pay final judgment entered therein without requiring suit to be brought on such judgment in the state where such funds or securities are located.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).][PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] 2.  The court in any action or proceeding in which service is made in the manner provided in section 2105 may, in its discretion, order such postponement as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to comply with the provisions of subsection 1, and to defend such action.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Nothing in subsection 1 is to be construed to prevent an unauthorized insurer from filing a motion to quash or to set aside the service of any process made in the manner provided in section 2105 on the ground either:   A. That such unauthorized insurer has not done any of the acts enumerated in section 2104; or   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]B. That the person on whom service was made pursuant to subsection 2 of section 2105 was not doing any of the acts therein enumerated.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).][PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 2108 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 21: UNAUTHORIZED INSURERS -- PROHIBITIONS, PROCESS AND ADVERTISING|24-A §2108. Attorney fees

 §2108. Attorney fees In any such action against an unauthorized insurer, if the insurer has failed for 30 days after demand prior to the commencement of the action to make payment in accordance with the terms of the contract, and it appears to the court that such refusal was vexatious and without reasonable cause, the court shall allow to the plaintiff a reasonable attorney fee and include such fee in any judgment that may be rendered in such action, and in no event shall such fee be less than $100. Failure of an insurer to defend any such action shall be deemed prima facie evidence that its failure to make payment was vexatious and without reasonable cause.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).