(a) If the commissioner believes that the controlling producer or any other person has not materially complied with this chapter, or any regulation or order promulgated hereunder, after notice and opportunity to be heard, the commissioner may order the controlling producer to cease placing business with the controlled insurer.
(b) If it was found that because of the material non-compliance that 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, pursuant to Chapter 32 of Title 27, and the receiver appointed under that order believes that the controlling producer or any other person has not substantially complied with this chapter, or any regulation or order promulgated under this chapter, and the insurer suffers any loss or damage because of the noncompliance, the receiver may maintain a civil action for recovery of damages or other appropriate sanctions or remedies for the benefit of the insurer.
(d) Nothing contained in this section shall affect the right of the commissioner to impose any other penalties provided for in the insurance law.
(e) This chapter shall be construed to preserve the rights of policyholders, claimants, creditors, or other third parties.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 6B - Business Transacted With Producer Controlled Property and Casualty Insurer Law.
Section 27-6B-1 - Short Title.
Section 27-6B-2 - Definitions.
Section 27-6B-3 - Application of Chapter to Licensed Insurer.
Section 27-6B-4 - Contract Requirements.
Section 27-6B-5 - Disclosure of Relationship Between Producer and Controlled Insurer.