Georgia Code
Chapter 5 - Regulation of Unauthorized Insurers
Article 2 - Surplus Line Insurance

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 33-5-20. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 33-5-20.1. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (1.1) “Exempt commercial...

§ 33-5-20.2. Criteria for Domestic Surplus Lines Insurer; Construction With Federal Provisions; Eligibility to Write Insurance; Taxes; Protection; Financial and Solvency Requirements; Exemption From Statutory Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 33-5-20.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 33-5-21. Authorization of Procurement of Surplus Line Insurance; Conditions; Procuring or Placing Nonadmitted Insurance for Exempt Commercial Purchaser - History. Code 1933, § 56-614, enacted by Ga. L. 1960,...

§ 33-5-21.1. Application of Chapter 9 or Code Section 33-24-9 - Insurance placed in accordance with this article shall not be...

§ 33-5-22. Licensing of Surplus Line Brokers Generally - A surplus lines broker shall be licensed in accordance with...

§ 33-5-23. Revocation or Suspension of Broker’s License - History. Code 1933, § 56-625, enacted by Ga. L. 1960,...

§ 33-5-24. Acceptance and Placement of Business by Surplus Line Brokers Generally - A licensed surplus line broker may accept and place surplus...

§ 33-5-25. Broker to Ascertain Financial Condition of Unauthorized Insurer Prior to Placement of Insurance Therewith; Placement of Insurance With Foreign or Alien Insurers - The requirements of this subparagraph may be satisfied by an...

§ 33-5-26. Endorsement of Insurance Contract by Broker - History. Code 1933, § 56-616, enacted by Ga. L. 1960,...

§ 33-5-27. Issuance to Insured by Broker of Evidence of Insurance; Issuance of Substitute Certificate or Endorsement; Delivery of Policy to Insured; Penalties - History. Code 1933, § 56-621, enacted by Ga. L. 1960,...

§ 33-5-28. Maintenance by Broker of Records of Policies Written or Renewed - Each licensed surplus line broker shall keep in his office...

§ 33-5-29. Filing of Quarterly Affidavits by Surplus Line Brokers; Filing of Reports of Affairs and Operations by Brokers - History. Code 1933, § 56-615, enacted by Ga. L. 1960,...

§ 33-5-30. Validity and Enforceability of Contracts Procured as Surplus Line Insurance - Insurance contracts procured as surplus line coverage from unauthorized insurers...

§ 33-5-31. Payment by Broker of Tax for Privilege of Doing Business; Computation and Allocation of Tax - History. Code 1933, § 56-623, enacted by Ga. L. 1960,...

§ 33-5-32. Penalty for Failure to File Quarterly Affidavit or Remit Tax Within Time Prescribed by Law; Collection and Disposition of Penalty - If any surplus line broker fails to file his or...

§ 33-5-33. Filing of Report by Persons Procuring Insurance With Unauthorized Insurers; Levy, Collection, and Disposition of Tax by Persons Procuring Such Insurance - (b.1) If this state does not participate in a cooperative...

§ 33-5-34. Venue of Actions Against Unauthorized Insurers Issuing Surplus Line Policies; Service of Process; Filing of Pleading by Insurer - History. Code 1933, § 56-626, enacted by Ga. L. 1960,...

§ 33-5-35. Applicability of Article - This article controlling the placing of insurance with unauthorized insurers...

Part 2 - Interstate Cooperation for Collection and Disbursement of Premium Taxes

§ 33-5-40. Legislative Findings - The General Assembly finds the federal Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform...

§ 33-5-41. Governor Authorized to Enter Into Cooperative Agreement, Compact, or Reciprocal Agreement for Collection of Insurance Premium Taxes - The Governor, on behalf of the state, advised by and...

§ 33-5-42. Agreement to Substantially Follow Form of Model Surplus Lines Insurance Multi-State Compliance Compact - The cooperative agreement, compact, or reciprocal agreement for the purpose...

§ 33-5-43. Governor to Select Agreement Providing Best Financial Advantage - The Governor with the consultation and advice of the Commissioner...

§ 33-5-44. Notice; Report - In the event the Governor enters into a cooperative agreement,...