34-27-36
Section 34-27-36 Disciplinary action - Generally. (a) The commission or its staff may on its own, or on the verified complaint in writing of any person, investigate the actions and records of a licensee. The commission may issue subpoenas and compel the testimony of witnesses and the production of records and documents during an investigation. If probable cause is found, a formal complaint shall be filed and the commission shall hold a hearing on the formal complaint. The commission shall revoke or suspend the license or impose a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), or both, or reprimand the licensee in each instance in which the licensee is found guilty of any of the following acts set out in this section. The commission may revoke or suspend a license until such time as the licensee has completed an approved continuing education course and/or made restitution to accounts containing funds to be held for other...
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27-61-1
Section 27-61-1 Surplus Lines Insurance Multi-State Compliance Compact. The Surplus Lines Insurance Multi-State Compliance Compact Act is enacted into law and entered into with all jurisdictions mutually adopting the compact in the form substantially as follows: PREAMBLE WHEREAS, with regard to Non-Admitted Insurance policies with risk exposures located in multiple states, the 111th United States Congress has stipulated in Title V, Subtitle B, the Non-Admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2010, of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, hereafter, the NRRA, that: (A) The placement of Non-Admitted Insurance shall be subject to the statutory and regulatory requirements solely of the insured's Home State, and (B) Any law, regulation, provision, or action of any State that applies or purports to apply to Non-Admitted Insurance sold to, solicited by, or negotiated with an insured whose Home State is another State shall be preempted with respect to such application;...
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27-3-20
Section 27-3-20 Suspension or revocation of certificates - Mandatory grounds; notice and hearing. (a) The commissioner shall suspend or revoke an insurer's certificate of authority: (1) If such action is required by any provision of this title; (2) If the insurer no longer meets the requirements for the authority originally granted on account of deficiency of assets or otherwise; or (3) If the insurer's authority to transact insurance is suspended or revoked by its state of domicile or state of entry into the United States if an alien insurer. (b) Except in cases of insolvency or impairment of required capital or surplus or suspension or revocation by another state as referred to in subdivision (a) (3) of this section, the commissioner shall give the insurer at least 10 days' notice in advance of any such suspension or revocation under this section and of the particulars of the reasons therefor. If the insurer requests a hearing thereon within such 10 days, such request shall...
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27-11-7
Section 27-11-7 Penalty for violation of chapter. Any insurer which willfully violates the provisions of the unauthorized insurers law shall, upon proof thereof, forfeit and pay to the State of Alabama a sum of not less than $50.00 and not more than $500.00 for each offense, which may be recovered in a civil action brought by the commissioner under the provision of this unauthorized insurers law. (Acts 1971, No. 407, p. 707, §226.)...
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27-31-8
Section 27-31-8 Certificate of authority - Issuance; refusal, suspension, or revocation. (a) The certificate of authority of a reciprocal insurer shall be issued to its attorney in the name of the insurer. (b) The commissioner may refuse, suspend, or revoke the certificate of authority, in addition to other grounds therefor, for failure of the attorney to comply with any provision of this title. (Acts 1915, No. 280, p. 315; Acts 1971, No. 407, p. 707, §598.)...
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27-7-4.1
Section 27-7-4.1 Licenses - Required to receive payment, etc. (a) No insurer or producer shall pay, directly or indirectly, any commission or other valuable consideration to any person for services as a producer or service representative within this state unless the person holds a currently valid license as a producer or service representative as to the kind or class of business involved as required by this chapter. (b) Any insurer or producer violating this section shall be liable for a fine in an amount of up to three times the amount of the commission paid. The fine shall be levied and collected by the commissioner. Upon failure to pay the fine the commissioner may, in the commissioner's discretion, revoke the license of the producer or the insurer's certificate of authority. (c) The provisions of this section shall not prevent any of the following: (1) Payment of renewal or other deferred commissions to any person solely because the person has ceased to hold a license to act as a...
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2-17-30
Section 2-17-30 Jurisdiction and prosecution of injunctive proceedings under chapter or regulations promulgated thereunder. The circuit courts of the several counties of this state are vested with jurisdiction specifically to enforce and to prevent and restrain violations of this chapter or any regulation promulgated under authority thereof by temporary restraining order or permanent injunction or otherwise. Petitions for injunctive relief as authorized hereunder shall be filed in the circuit court of the county of residence of the person who violates the provisions of this chapter. Any action commenced hereunder based upon facts furnished by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries or others having knowledge thereof may be brought in the name of the State of Alabama upon the relation of the Attorney General and with his approval, and such officer shall upon request be assisted by the district attorney or deputy district attorney of the judicial circuit in which injunctive...
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27-32-15
Section 27-32-15 Conduct of delinquency proceedings - Domestic and alien insurers. (a) Whenever under this chapter a receiver is to be appointed in delinquency proceedings for a domestic or alien insurer, the court shall appoint the commissioner as such receiver. The court shall order the commissioner forthwith to take possession of the assets of the insurer and to administer the same under the orders of the court. (b) As a domiciliary receiver, the commissioner shall be vested by operation of law with the title to all of the property, contracts, and rights of action and all of the books and records of the insurer, wherever located, as of the date of entry of the order directing him to rehabilitate or liquidate a domestic insurer or to liquidate the United States branch of an alien insurer domiciled in this state, and he shall have the right to recover the same and reduce the same to possession; except, that ancillary receivers in reciprocal states shall have, as to assets located in...
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8-38-9
Section 8-38-9 Violations of notification requirements. (a) A violation of the notification provisions of this chapter is an unlawful trade practice under the Alabama Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Chapter 19 of this title, but does not constitute a criminal offense under Section 8-19-12. The Attorney General shall have the exclusive authority to bring an action for civil penalties under this chapter. (1) A violation of this chapter does not establish a private cause of action under Section 8-19-10. Nothing in this chapter may otherwise be construed to affect any right a person may have at common law, by statute, or otherwise. (2) Any covered entity or third-party agent who is knowingly engaging in or has knowingly engaged in a violation of the notification provisions of this chapter is subject to the penalty provisions set out in Section 8-19-11. For the purposes of this chapter, knowingly shall mean willfully or with reckless disregard in failing to comply with the notice...
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26-1A-301
Section 26-1A-301 Power of attorney form. A document substantially in the following form may be used to create a power of attorney that has the meaning and effect prescribed by this chapter. ALABAMA POWER OF ATTORNEY FORM IMPORTANT INFORMATION This power of attorney authorizes another person (your agent) to make decisions concerning your property for you (the principal). Your agent will be able to make decisions and act with respect to your property (including your money) whether or not you are able to act for yourself. The meaning of authority over subjects listed on this form is explained in the Alabama Uniform Power of Attorney Act, Chapter 1A, Title 26, Code of Alabama 1975. This power of attorney does not authorize the agent to make health care decisions for you. Such powers are governed by other applicable law. You should select someone you trust to serve as your agent. Unless you specify otherwise, generally the agent's authority will continue until you die or revoke the power...
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