2009 Iowa Code
Title 13 - Commerce
Subtitle 1 - Insurance and Related Regulation
CHAPTER 507 - EXAMINATION OF INSURANCE COMPANIES
507.17 - IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.

        507.17  IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.
         1.  A cause of action does not arise nor shall any liability be
      imposed against the commissioner, the commissioner's authorized
      representative, or any examiner appointed by the commissioner for any
      statements made or conduct performed in good faith while carrying out
      the provisions of this chapter.
         2.  A cause of action does not arise, nor shall any liability be
      imposed against any person for the act of communicating or delivering
      information or data to the commissioner or the commissioner's
      authorized representative, or an examiner pursuant to an examination
      made under this chapter, if the act of communication or delivery was
      performed in good faith and without fraudulent intent or the intent
      to deceive.
         3.  This section does not abrogate or modify in any way any common
      law or statutory privilege or immunity enjoyed by any person
      identified in subsection 1.
         4.  A person identified in subsection 1 is entitled to an award of
      attorney's fees and costs if the person is the prevailing party in a
      civil cause of action for libel, slander, or any other relevant tort
      arising out of activities in carrying out the provisions of this
      chapter and the party bringing the action was not substantially
      justified in doing so.  For purposes of this section, a proceeding is
      substantially justified if the proceeding has a reasonable basis in
      law or fact at the time that it is initiated.  

         Section History: Early Form

         [S13, § 1821-g; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 8641; C46, 50, 54, 58,
      62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 507.17] 

         Section History: Recent Form

         92 Acts, ch 1117, § 7