(a) Sections 38a-400 to 38a-425, inclusive, shall apply to all title insurers, title insurance rating organizations, title agents, applicants for title insurance, title insurance policyholders and all persons engaged in title insurance transactions in this state.
(b) Except as otherwise expressly provided in sections 38a-400 to 38a-425, inclusive, and except where the context otherwise requires, all provisions of this title applicable to insurance and insurance companies generally shall apply to title insurance and title insurance companies.
(c) Nothing in sections 38a-400 to 38a-425, inclusive, shall be construed to authorize the practice of law by any person who is not duly admitted to practice law in this state nor shall it be construed to authorize the commissioner to regulate the practice of law.
(P.A. 90-218, S. 2; P.A. 19-196, S. 4.)
History: P.A. 19-196 made a technical change in Subsec. (b).
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 700a - Title Insurance
Section 38a-400. - Short title: Connecticut Title Insurance Act. Purpose.
Section 38a-401. - Application of act and construction with other laws.
Section 38a-402. - Definitions.
Section 38a-403. - Title insurers' authorized activities.
Section 38a-404. - Limitations on powers.
Section 38a-405. - Capital and surplus requirements.
Section 38a-406. - Single risk limitation.
Section 38a-407. - Underwriting standards and record retention.
Section 38a-408. - Unearned premium reserve.
Section 38a-409. - Use of reserve on liquidation, dissolution or insolvency.
Section 38a-410. - Loss and loss expense reserve.
Section 38a-411. - Reinsurance.
Section 38a-412. - Investments.
Section 38a-413. - Title agent licensing, exemptions.
Section 38a-414. - Prohibition on rebates and inducements.
Section 38a-415. - Division of premiums and charges.
Section 38a-416. - Disclosure of financial interest.
Section 38a-417. - Favored title agent or insurer.
Section 38a-418. - Premium rate standards.
Section 38a-419. - Premium rate schedules.
Section 38a-420. - Publication of schedules of premiums and charges.
Section 38a-421. - Form filing.
Section 38a-422. - Form standards.
Section 38a-423. - Notice of issuance of mortgage policy.