2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 22:1210.6 — Penalties

§1210.6.  Penalties

A.  If the commissioner believes that the controlling broker, or any other person, has not materially complied with this Part, or any regulation or order promulgated hereunder, after notice and opportunity to be heard, the commissioner may order the controlling broker to cease placing business with the controlled insurer.  

B.  If it is found that, because the controlling broker or any other person has not materially complied with this Part, the controlled insurer or any policyholder thereof has suffered any loss or damage, the commissioner may maintain a civil action or intervene in an action brought by or on behalf of the insurer or policyholder for recovery of compensatory damages, for the benefit of the insurer or policyholder, or other appropriate relief.  

C.  If an order for liquidation or rehabilitation of the controlled insurer has been entered and the receiver appointed pursuant to that order believes that the controlling broker or any other person has not materially complied with this Part, or any regulation or order promulgated hereunder, and the insurer suffered any loss or damage therefrom, the receiver may maintain a civil action for recovery of damages or other appropriate sanctions for the benefit of the insurer.  

D.  Nothing contained in this Section shall affect the right of the commissioner to impose any additional penalties provided in the Louisiana Insurance Code.  

E.  Nothing contained in this Section is intended to or shall in any manner alter or affect the rights of policyholders, claimants, creditors, or other third parties.  

Acts 1992, No. 811, §1.