History. Code 1933, § 56-626, enacted by Ga. L. 1960, p. 289, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 1399, § 2; Ga. L. 1992, p. 2725, § 10; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1589, § 3.
Cross references.
Venue generally, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. VI, Sec. II and § 9-10-30 et seq.
Venue of actions against insurance companies generally, § 33-4-1 .
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2000, p. 1589, § 16, not codified by the General Assembly, provided that the amendment to this Code section by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1589, § 3, was applicable with respect to notices delivered on or after July 1, 2000.
Law reviews.
For comment on McGee v. International Life Ins. Co., 355 U.S. 220, 78 S. Ct. 199 , 2 L. Ed. 2 d 223 (1957), holding that for a state to assert jurisdiction over a foreign insurance company it is sufficient for due process purposes if the contract on which the case is based has a substantial connection with that state, see 21 Ga. B.J. 113 (1958).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 5 - Regulation of Unauthorized Insurers
Article 2 - Surplus Line Insurance
§ 33-5-21.1. Application of Chapter 9 or Code Section 33-24-9
§ 33-5-22. Licensing of Surplus Line Brokers Generally
§ 33-5-23. Revocation or Suspension of Broker’s License
§ 33-5-24. Acceptance and Placement of Business by Surplus Line Brokers Generally
§ 33-5-26. Endorsement of Insurance Contract by Broker
§ 33-5-28. Maintenance by Broker of Records of Policies Written or Renewed
§ 33-5-30. Validity and Enforceability of Contracts Procured as Surplus Line Insurance