A. The clerk of the Commission shall be deemed to be appointed by any insurer unlicensed in this Commonwealth as its agent for the service of process in accordance with § 13.1-758 if any of the following acts are effected by mail or otherwise in this Commonwealth:
1. The issuance or delivery of insurance contracts to residents of this Commonwealth or to corporations authorized to do business in this Commonwealth;
2. The solicitation of applications for these insurance contracts;
3. The collection of premiums, membership fees, assessments or other considerations for these insurance contracts; or
4. The transaction of any other insurance business in connection with these insurance contracts.
1952, c. 317, § 38.1-64; 1956, c. 431; 1958, c. 597; 1986, c. 562.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 8 - Service of Process
§ 38.2-801. What constitutes appointment of agent for service of process
§ 38.2-802. How process served
§ 38.2-803. Alternate method of service
§ 38.2-804. Other legal service not limited
§ 38.2-805. When judgment may be entered
§ 38.2-806. Defense of action by unlicensed insurer
§ 38.2-809. What constitutes appointment of agent for service of process
§ 38.2-810. How process or notice served
§ 38.2-811. Other legal service not limited
§ 38.2-813. What constitutes appointment of agent for service of process