(a) The amount of premium financed, more specifically referred to as "the principal balance" in paragraph c. of subdivision (3) of subsection (a) of Section 27-40-8, shall be sent to the insurance company or companies, or the agent or surplus lines broker.
(b) All drafts, checks, or other orders of payment issued for premiums financed shall be issued by or on behalf of the premium finance company and shall be mailed, delivered, or otherwise transmitted directly to the insurance company or its agent, or surplus lines broker. Any check, draft, or other order or form of payment to any insurance agent, insurance broker, managing general agent, or other person, when issued shall be presumed to have been issued by the duly authorized agent of the premium finance company which provided the checks or drafts to the person issuing the same for the purpose of issuance of such instrument.
(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this section, the insurance company shall not be relieved of any of its duties or responsibilities with respect to the cancellation of any insurance contract which is subject to the premium finance agreement.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 40 - Insurance Premium Finance Companies.
Section 27-40-1 - Definitions.
Section 27-40-2 - Exemptions From Chapter.
Section 27-40-3 - Licenses - Required; Fees; Information to Be Furnished Commissioner.
Section 27-40-4 - Licenses - Investigation and Qualifications of Applicant; Issuance.
Section 27-40-5 - Licenses - Suspension or Revocation.
Section 27-40-6 - Books and Records.
Section 27-40-7 - Promulgation and Enforcement of Rules and Regulations.
Section 27-40-8 - Contents and Style of Premium Finance Agreement.
Section 27-40-9 - Service Charges; Prepayment of Obligation.
Section 27-40-10 - Delinquency and Cancellation Charges.
Section 27-40-11 - Procedure for Cancellation of Insurance Contract Upon Default.
Section 27-40-12 - Return of Gross Unearned Premiums Upon Cancellation of Contract.
Section 27-40-13 - Filing of Agreement.
Section 27-40-14 - Exclusive Jurisdiction of Department of Insurance.
Section 27-40-17 - Notification of Existence of Premium Finance Agreement.
Section 27-40-18 - Delivery of Copy of Premium Finance Agreement to Insured.