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VA Code § 38.2-1871 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 38.2 - Insurance|Chapter 18 - Insurance Agents|§ 38.2-1871. Licensees not subject to the continuing education requirements of this article

A. A resident or nonresident agent or public adjuster who has been issued a license during the last 13 months of the two-year period set forth in subsection B of § 38.2-1868.1 and in §§ 38.2-1825.1, 38.2-1840, and 38.2-1845.8 shall be exempt from fulfilling the continuing education course requirements set forth in this article for that license for that biennium.B. The following licensees are not subject to the continuing education course requirements set forth in this article:1. Life and health insurance consultants who are also licensed both as life and annuities insurance agents and as health agents and who satisfy the continuing education course requirements needed for continuation of their life and annuities and health agent licenses;2. Property and casualty insurance consultants who are also licensed as property and casualty agents and who satisfy the continuing education course requirements needed for continuation of their property and casualty agent license;3. Nonresident agents who have met the continuing education requirements of their home state and whose home state gives credit to residents of the Commonwealth on the same basis;4. Nonresident public adjusters who have met the continuing education requirements of their home state and whose home state gives credit to residents of the Commonwealth on the same basis; and5. Agents who have applied for and received a permanent exemption from the continuing education course requirements set forth in this article by December 31, 2018.1992, c. 570; 1994, c. 175; 1996, c. 159; 1997, c. 583; 2000, c. 522; 2001, cc. 32, 706; 2018, c. 668; 2019, c. 675; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 441.
VA Code § 38.2-1872 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 38.2 - Insurance|Chapter 18 - Insurance Agents|§ 38.2-1872. Administrative duties of Board; transfer to outside administrator

A. The Board shall have the authority to transfer all or part of its administrative duties to an outside administrator. The performance of the administrator shall be confirmed at least annually by the Board and appropriate corrective action shall be taken for any deficiencies. Such administrator shall maintain records reflecting the continuing education status of all licensed agents reporting credits to it, subject to the requirements of this article.B. The Board or its administrator shall be provided such information from the Commission's records as the Board may reasonably require in order to carry out its duties, including, but not limited to, (i) requesting and receiving from the Commission computer-generated reports, mailing labels, or other computer-generated information containing the names, license identification numbers, license types, and residence addresses of all licensees subject to the requirements of this article and (ii) direct on-line access to such automated system data as the Commission may deem appropriate.1992, c. 570; 1996, c. 159; 1998, c. 46; 2000, c. 522; 2001, c. 706; 2012, c. 294; 2018, c. 668; 2019, c. 675.
VA Code § 38.2-1873 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 38.2 - Insurance|Chapter 18 - Insurance Agents|§ 38.2-1873. Continuing insurance education fees

The continuing insurance education program established by this article shall be self-supporting, and any costs incurred by the Board, its members, its administrator, or the Commission in connection with the good faith execution of their respective duties pertaining to the continuing education of insurance agents and public adjusters licensed in the Commonwealth shall be borne by the continuing insurance education fees paid by agents, public adjusters, course sponsors, and course instructors, which fees, except for duplicate payments, shall be nonrefundable upon receipt.1992, c. 570; 1996, c. 159; 2012, c. 294; 2019, c. 675; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 441.
VA Code § 38.2-1875 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 38.2 - Insurance|Chapter 18 - Insurance Agents|§ 38.2-1875. Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Covered customer" means a customer who elects coverage under a portable electronics insurance policy issued to a vendor of portable electronics."Customer" means a person who purchases portable electronics or services."Portable electronics" means electronic devices that are portable in nature, accessories to such devices, and services related to the use of the devices."Portable electronics insurance" means insurance providing coverage for the repair or replacement of portable electronics that may cover portable electronics against any one or more of the following causes of loss: loss, theft, mechanical failure, malfunction, damage, or other applicable peril. "Portable electronics insurance" does not include: (i) an extended service contract governed by Chapter 34 (§ 59.1-435 et seq.) of Title 59.1; (ii) a policy of insurance covering a seller's or a manufacturer's obligations under a warranty; or (iii) a homeowner's, renter's, private passenger automobile, commercial multi-peril, or similar policy."Portable electronics transaction" means (i) the sale or lease of portable electronics by a vendor to a customer or (ii) the sale of a service related to the use of portable electronics by a vendor to a customer."Vendor" means a person in the business of engaging in portable electronics transactions directly or indirectly.2011, c. 222.
VA Code § 38.2-1876 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 38.2 - Insurance|Chapter 18 - Insurance Agents|§ 38.2-1876. Licensure of vendors

A. A vendor is required to hold a limited lines property and casualty insurance agent license to sell or offer coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance.B. On or before May 1, 2021, and biennially thereafter, each vendor licensed as a limited lines property and casualty insurance agent shall submit to the Commission a renewal application, along with a nonrefundable renewal application processing fee prescribed by the Commission, for the renewal of the license. Any limited lines property and casualty insurance agent license for which the renewal application and nonrefundable renewal application processing fee have been received by the Commission and all other applicable licensing and renewal provisions in this chapter have been met shall, unless the license has been terminated, suspended, or revoked, be renewed for a two-year period. Any limited lines property and casualty insurance agent license for which the renewal application and nonrefundable renewal application processing fee have not been received by the Commission shall automatically be terminated.C. A license issued under this article shall authorize any employee or authorized representative of a licensed vendor to sell or offer portable electronics insurance coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance to a customer at each location at which the vendor engages in portable electronics transactions.D. The acts of a licensed vendor's employee or authorized representative offering to sell coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance shall be deemed to be the acts of the vendor for purposes of this article.E. Every licensed vendor shall maintain a list of all locations in the Commonwealth where the vendor offers coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance and shall make the list available to the Commissioner for inspection upon request.F. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a license issued pursuant to this article shall authorize the licensed vendor's employees and authorized representatives to engage only in those activities that are expressly permitted in this article.2011, c. 222; 2019, c. 675.
VA Code § 38.2-1877 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 38.2 - Insurance|Chapter 18 - Insurance Agents|§ 38.2-1877. Requirements for sale of portable electronics insurance

A. At every location where portable electronics insurance is offered to customers, the vendor shall make available to a prospective customer brochures or other written materials that:1. Disclose that portable electronics insurance may provide a duplication of coverage already provided by a customer's homeowner's insurance policy, renter's insurance policy, or other source of coverage;2. State that the purchase of coverage by a customer of portable electronics insurance is not required in order to purchase or lease portable electronics or services;3. Summarize the material terms of the insurance coverage, including: (i) the identity of the insurer; (ii) the amount of any applicable deductible and how it is to be paid; (iii) benefits of the coverage; and (iv) key terms and conditions of coverage such as whether portable electronics may be repaired or replaced with similar make and model reconditioned or nonoriginal manufacturer parts or equipment; and4. Summarize the process for filing a claim, including a description of (i) any requirements to return portable electronics and the maximum fee applicable in the event the customer fails to comply with any equipment return requirements and (ii) proof of loss requirements.B. Portable electronics insurance may be offered on a month-to-month or other periodic basis as an individual policy or a group or master commercial inland marine policy issued to a vendor of portable electronics under which the individual customer may elect to purchase coverage.C. An insurer or vendor of portable electronics insurance may issue notices and correspondence by mail or by electronic means as set forth in this subsection. The consumer may provide an electronic mail address to the insurer or vendor of portable electronics which shall be considered to be the customer's consent to receive notices and correspondence by electronic means so long as a disclosure to that effect is provided to the customer within 30 days following the purchase of portable electronics insurance.2011, c. 222; 2019, c. 523.
VA Code § 38.2-1879 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 38.2 - Insurance|Chapter 18 - Insurance Agents|§ 38.2-1879. Suspension or revocation of license

If a vendor of portable electronics or its employee or authorized representative violates any provision of this article, the Commission may do any of the following:1. After notice and hearing, impose fines and penalties in accordance with § 38.2-218; and2. After notice and hearing, impose any such other penalties that the Commission deems necessary and reasonable to carry out the purpose of this article, including: (i) suspending the privilege of transacting portable electronics insurance pursuant to this article at specific business locations where violations have occurred; (ii) suspending or revoking the ability of individual employees or authorized representatives to act under the license; and (iii) imposing a penalty in accordance with § 38.2-218 on the licensed producer designated by the vendor pursuant to § 38.2-1820.2011, c. 222.
VA Code § 38.2-1880 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 38.2 - Insurance|Chapter 18 - Insurance Agents|§ 38.2-1880. What laws applicable; rulemaking authority

A. Except as otherwise provided in this article and except where the context otherwise requires, all of the provisions of this title apply to this article.B. Pursuant to the authority granted by § 38.2-223, the Commission may promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary or appropriate for the administration and enforcement of this article.2011, c. 222.
VA Code § 38.2-1881 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 38.2 - Insurance|Chapter 18 - Insurance Agents|§ 38.2-1881. Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Covered customer" means a customer who elects coverage under a self storage insurance policy issued to a lessor of self storage units."Customer" means a person who leases a self storage unit."Lessor" means a person in the business of engaging in self storage unit transactions directly or indirectly."Self storage insurance" means insurance providing coverage against loss of or damage to items of personal property stored in a self storage unit in accordance with the terms of the self storage unit rental agreement. Self storage insurance may cover the items of personal property against any one or more of the following causes of loss: fire, hurricane, tornado, wind, earthquake, vandalism, lightning, smoke, hail, building collapse, explosion, leaking water, and burglary. "Self storage insurance" does not include a homeowners, renter's, private passenger automobile, commercial multi-peril, or similar policy."Self storage unit" means a unit in a building, part of a building, or place used only for storage of personal property by the customer leasing the unit."Self storage unit transaction" means the lease of a self storage unit by a lessor to a customer.2013, c. 203.
VA Code § 38.2-1882 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 38.2 - Insurance|Chapter 18 - Insurance Agents|§ 38.2-1882. Licensure of lessors

A. A lessor is required to hold a limited lines property and casualty insurance agent license to sell or offer coverage under a policy of self storage insurance.B. On or before May 1, 2021, and biennially thereafter, each lessor licensed as a limited lines property and casualty insurance agent shall submit to the Commission a renewal application, along with a nonrefundable renewal application processing fee prescribed by the Commission, for the renewal of the license. Any limited lines property and casualty insurance agent license for which the renewal application and nonrefundable renewal application processing fee have been received by the Commission and all other applicable licensing and renewal provisions in this chapter have been met shall, unless the license has been terminated, suspended, or revoked, be renewed for a two-year period. Any limited lines property and casualty insurance agent license for which the renewal application and nonrefundable renewal application processing fee have not been received by the Commission shall automatically be terminated.C. A license issued under this article shall authorize any employee or authorized representative of a licensed lessor to sell or offer self storage insurance coverage under a policy of self storage insurance to a customer at each location at which the lessor engages in self storage unit transactions.D. The acts of a licensed lessor's employee or authorized representative offering to sell coverage under a policy of self storage insurance shall be deemed to be the acts of the lessor and the insurer for purposes of this article.E. Every licensed lessor shall maintain a list of all locations in the Commonwealth where the lessor offers coverage under a policy of self storage insurance and shall make the list available to the Commissioner for inspection upon request.F. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a license issued pursuant to this article shall authorize the licensed lessor's employees and authorized representatives to engage only in those activities that are expressly permitted in this article.2013, c. 203; 2019, c. 675.
VA Code § 38.2-1883 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 38.2 - Insurance|Chapter 18 - Insurance Agents|§ 38.2-1883. Requirements for sale of self storage insurance

A. At every location where self storage insurance is offered to customers, the lessor shall make available to a prospective customer brochures or other written materials that:1. Disclose that self storage insurance may provide a duplication of coverage already provided by a customer's homeowners insurance policy, renter's insurance policy, or other source of coverage;2. State that the purchase of coverage by a customer of self storage insurance is not required in order to lease a self storage unit;3. Summarize the material terms of the insurance coverage, including (i) the identity of the insurer; (ii) the amount of any applicable deductible and how it is to be paid; (iii) benefits of the coverage; and (iv) key terms and conditions of coverage; and4. Summarize the process for filing a claim, including proof of loss requirements.B. Self storage insurance may be offered on a month-to-month or other periodic basis as an individual policy or a group or master policy issued to a lessor under which the individual customer may elect to purchase coverage.2013, c. 203.
VA Code § 38.2-1885 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 38.2 - Insurance|Chapter 18 - Insurance Agents|§ 38.2-1885. Suspension or revocation of license

If a lessor or its employee or authorized representative violates any provision of this article, the Commission may do any of the following:1. After notice and hearing, impose fines and penalties in accordance with § 38.2-218; and2. After notice and hearing, impose any such other penalties that the Commission deems necessary and reasonable to carry out the purpose of this article, including (i) suspending the privilege of transacting self storage insurance pursuant to this article at specific business locations where violations have occurred; (ii) suspending or revoking the ability of individual employees or authorized representatives to act under the license; and (iii) imposing a penalty in accordance with § 38.2-218 on the licensed producer designated by the lessor pursuant to § 38.2-1820.2013, c. 203.
VA Code § 38.2-1886 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 38.2 - Insurance|Chapter 18 - Insurance Agents|§ 38.2-1886. What laws applicable; rulemaking authority

A. Except as otherwise provided in this article and except where the context otherwise requires, all of the provisions of this title apply to this article.B. Pursuant to the authority granted by § 38.2-223, the Commission may promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary or appropriate for the administration and enforcement of this article.2013, c. 203.
VA Code § 38.2-1888.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 38.2 - Insurance|Chapter 18 - Insurance Agents|§ 38.2-1888.1. Suspension, revocation, or termination of license

A. If a limited lines travel insurance agent or travel retailer or its employee or authorized representative violates any provision of this article, the Commission may do any of the following:1. After notice and hearing, impose fines and penalties in accordance with § 38.2-218; and2. After notice and hearing, impose such other penalties that the Commission deems necessary and reasonable to carry out the purpose of this article, including (i) suspending the privilege of transacting travel insurance pursuant to this article at specific business locations where violations have occurred, (ii) suspending or revoking the ability of individual employees or authorized representatives or travel retailers to act under the license, and (iii) imposing a penalty in accordance with § 38.2-218 on the licensed producer designated by the travel insurance agent pursuant to § 38.2-1820.B. The license authority of any licensed limited lines property and casualty producer selling travel insurance may be terminated if the sole licensed producer designated for the limited lines travel insurance agent's compliance with the insurance laws, rules, and regulations of the Commonwealth is removed for any reason and a new designated licensed producer has not been appointed. The Commission shall be notified within 30 calendar days of such removal and of the newly designated licensed producer.2019, cc. 266, 346.
VA Code § 38.2-1888.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 38.2 - Insurance|Chapter 18 - Insurance Agents|§ 38.2-1888.2. Travel protection plans

Travel protection plans may be offered for one price for the combined features that the travel protection plan offers in the Commonwealth if:1. The travel protection plan clearly discloses to the consumer at or prior to the time of purchase that it includes travel insurance, travel assistance services, and cancellation fee waivers, as applicable, and provides information and an opportunity at or prior to the time of purchase for the consumer to obtain additional information regarding the features and pricing of each; and2. The fulfillment materials (i) describe and delineate the travel insurance, travel assistance services, and cancellation fee waivers in the travel protection plan and (ii) include the travel insurance disclosures and the contact information for persons providing travel assistance services and cancellation fee waivers, as applicable.2019, cc. 266, 346.
VA Code § 38.2-1888.4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 38.2 - Insurance|Chapter 18 - Insurance Agents|§ 38.2-1888.4. Travel administrators

A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, no person shall act or represent itself as a travel administrator for travel insurance in the Commonwealth unless that person:1. Is a licensed property and casualty insurance agent in the Commonwealth for activities permitted under that agent license; or2. Holds a valid managing general agent (MGA) license in the Commonwealth.B. An insurer is responsible for the acts of a travel administrator administering travel insurance underwritten by the insurer and is responsible for ensuring that the travel administrator maintains all books and records relevant to the insurer to be made available by the travel administrator to the Commissioner upon request.2019, cc. 266, 346.
VA Code § 38.2-1888.5 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 38.2 - Insurance|Chapter 18 - Insurance Agents|§ 38.2-1888.5. Classification of travel insurance

A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, travel insurance shall be classified and filed for purposes of rates and forms under the inland marine line of insurance as set forth in § 38.2-126.B. Travel insurance may be in the form of an individual, group, or blanket policy.2019, cc. 266, 346.
VA Code § 38.2-1889 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 38.2 - Insurance|Chapter 18 - Insurance Agents|§ 38.2-1889. Suspension, revocation, or termination of license

A. If a limited lines travel insurance agent or travel retailer or its employee or authorized representative violates any provision of this article, the Commission may do any of the following:1. After notice and hearing, impose fines and penalties in accordance with § 38.2-218; and2. After notice and hearing, impose such other penalties that the Commission deems necessary and reasonable to carry out the purpose of this article, including (i) suspending the privilege of transacting travel insurance pursuant to this article at specific business locations where violations have occurred, (ii) suspending or revoking the ability of individual employees or authorized representatives or travel retailers to act under the license, and (iii) imposing a penalty in accordance with § 38.2-218 on the licensed producer designated by the travel insurance agent pursuant to § 38.2-1820.B. The license authority of any licensed limited lines property and casualty producer selling travel insurance may be terminated if the sole licensed responsible producer designated for the limited lines travel insurance agent's compliance with the insurance laws, rules, and regulations of the Commonwealth is removed for any reason and a new responsible producer has not been appointed. The Commission shall be notified within 30 calendar days of such removal and of the newly designated responsible producer.2013, c. 497.
VA Code § 38.2-1890 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 38.2 - Insurance|Chapter 18 - Insurance Agents|§ 38.2-1890. What laws applicable; rulemaking authority

A. Except as otherwise provided in this article and except where the context otherwise requires, all of the provisions of this title apply to this article.B. Pursuant to the authority granted by § 38.2-223, the Commission may promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary or appropriate for the administration and enforcement of this article.2013, c. 497.