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2017 Iowa Code
Title XIII - COMMERCE
Chapter 515I - SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE
Section 515I.11 - Violations and penalties.

Universal Citation: IA Code § 515I.11 (2017)
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1 SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE, §515I.11 515I.11 Violations and penalties. 1. The commissioner may, after notice and a hearing, declare a surplus lines insurer ineligible to place surplus lines insurance in the state if at any time the commissioner has reason to believe that a surplus lines insurer meets any of the following conditions: a. Is in unsound financial condition or has acted in an untrustworthy manner. b. No longer meets the standards set forth in this chapter. c. Has willfully violated the laws of this state. d. Does not conduct its claims settlement practices in a fair and reasonable manner. e. Has committed an unfair or deceptive insurance trade practice under chapter 507B. 2. The commissioner may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of a surplus lines insurance producer or impose any sanction or penalty allowed under chapter 507B after notice and hearing for one or more of the following grounds: a. Removal of the resident surplus lines insurance producer’s principal place of business from this state without notice to the commissioner. b. Removal of the resident surplus lines insurance producer’s office accounts and records from this state during the period for which the accounts and records are required to be maintained. c. Closure of the surplus lines insurance producer’s office for a period of more than thirty business days, unless permission is granted by the commissioner. d. Failure to file required reports with the commissioner or the commissioner’s designee. e. Failure to remit surplus lines insurance premium taxes to this state as directed by the commissioner. f. Violating any provision of this chapter. g. For any cause for which an insurance producer license could be denied, revoked, or suspended, or renewal refused or a civil penalty imposed under chapter 522B. 3. The commissioner may initiate an administrative proceeding against a surplus lines insurance producer for the collection of unpaid premium taxes. The commissioner may assess a penalty of one percent of the delinquent amount of taxes owed per month as specified in section 507A.9 and any other penalties allowed by law. 4. A person that represents or aids a nonadmitted insurer in violation of this chapter shall be subject to criminal penalties as set forth in section 507A.10. 2012 Acts, ch 1025, §11, 22 Wed Feb 08 04:24:05 2017 Iowa Code 2017, Section 515I.11 (5, 0)
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