(a) The rights and powers of the attorney of a reciprocal insurer shall be as provided in the power of attorney given it by the subscribers.
(b) The power of attorney must set forth:
(1) The powers of the attorney;
(2) That the attorney is empowered to accept service of process on behalf of the insurer in actions against the insurer upon contracts exchanged;
(3) The general services to be performed by the attorney;
(4) The maximum amount to be deducted from advance premiums or deposits to be paid to the attorney and the general items of expense in addition to losses, to be paid by the insurer; and
(5) Except as to nonassessable policies, a provision for a contingent several liability of each subscriber in a specified amount, which amount shall be not less than one nor more than 10 times the premium or premium deposit stated in the policy.
(c) The power of attorney may:
(1) Provide for the right of substitution of the attorney and revocation of the power of attorney and rights thereunder;
(2) Impose such restrictions upon the exercise of the power as are agreed upon by the subscribers;
(3) Provide for the exercise of any right reserved to the subscribers directly or through their advisory committee; and
(4) Contain other lawful provisions deemed advisable.
(d) The terms of any power of attorney, or agreement collateral thereto, shall be reasonable and equitable.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 31 - Reciprocal Insurers.
Section 27-31-1 - Definitions.
Section 27-31-2 - Applicability of Chapter.
Section 27-31-3 - Powers Generally.
Section 27-31-4 - Business Name; Actions.
Section 27-31-6 - Surplus Funds of Domestic Insurer.
Section 27-31-8 - Certificate of Authority - Issuance; Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation.
Section 27-31-9 - Power of Attorney.
Section 27-31-10 - Modifications of Subscribers' Agreement or Power of Attorney of Domestic Insurer.
Section 27-31-11 - Bond of Attorney of Domestic Insurer - Requirements.
Section 27-31-12 - Bond of Attorney of Domestic Insurer - Deposit in Lieu Thereof.
Section 27-31-13 - Action on Bond or Deposit in Lieu Thereof.
Section 27-31-14 - Service of Process on Domestic Insurer; Judgment Thereon.
Section 27-31-15 - Advancement of Funds to Domestic Insurers.
Section 27-31-16 - Annual Statement; Supplemental Information.
Section 27-31-17 - Determination of Financial Condition.
Section 27-31-18 - Subscribers; Exchange of Insurance Contracts; Liability of Representatives.
Section 27-31-19 - Subscribers' Advisory Committee of Domestic Insurer.
Section 27-31-20 - Liability of Subscribers - Generally.
Section 27-31-21 - Liability of Subscribers - Judgment.
Section 27-31-22 - Levy of Assessments on Subscribers of Domestic Insurers - Generally.
Section 27-31-23 - Levy of Assessments on Subscribers of Domestic Insurers - Time Limit.
Section 27-31-24 - Levy of Assessments on Subscribers of Domestic Insurers - Aggregate Liability.
Section 27-31-25 - Nonassessable Policies.
Section 27-31-26 - Distribution of Unused Premiums, Etc.
Section 27-31-27 - Distribution of Assets Upon Liquidation of Domestic Insurer.
Section 27-31-28 - Merger or Conversion of Domestic Insurer.
Section 27-31-29 - Proceedings When Assets of Insurer Insufficient.