Sec. 1930.
(1) Licensees may associate and the commissioner may register an association for 1 or more of the following purposes:
(a) Advising the commissioner as to the availability of surplus lines coverage and market practices and standards for surplus lines insurers and licensees.
(b) Collecting and furnishing records, statistics, and accounts.
(c) Submitting recommendations regarding administration of this chapter.
(2) Each association shall file with the commissioner, for approval, all of the following:
(a) A copy of the association's constitution and articles of agreement or association, or the association's certificate of incorporation and bylaws, and any rules or regulations governing the association's activities.
(b) An agreement that, as a condition of continued registration under subsection (1), the commissioner may examine the association.
(3) Each association shall file with the commissioner and keep current all of the following:
(a) A list of members.
(b) The name and address of a resident of this state upon whom notices or orders of the commissioner or process issued by the commissioner may be served.
(4) The commissioner may refuse to register, or may suspend or revoke the registration of, an association for any of the following reasons:
(a) It reasonably appears that the association will not be able to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(b) The association fails to maintain and enforce rules which can reasonably be anticipated to assure that members of the association and persons associated with those members comply with this chapter, other applicable chapters of this code, and rules promulgated under either.
(c) The rules of the association do not assure a fair representation of its members in the selection of directors and in the administration of its affairs.
(d) The rules of the association do not provide for an equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other charges among members.
(e) The rules of the association impose a burden on competition not necessary or appropriate to the purposes of this chapter.
(f) The association fails to meet other applicable requirements prescribed in this chapter.
(5) An association shall deny membership to any person who is not a licensee.
History: Add. 1980, Act 341, Eff. June 23, 1981 Popular Name: Act 218
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 500 - Insurance Code of 1956
Act 218 of 1956 - The Insurance Code of 1956 (500.100 - 500.8302)
218-1956-19 - Chapter 19 (500.1901...500.1955)
Section 500.1901 - Short Title.
Section 500.1902 - Liberal Construction and Application.
Section 500.1903 - Definitions; Conflicting Provisions.
Section 500.1903a - Contract of Insurance.
Section 500.1904 - Rates and Forms Used by Unauthorized Insurers.
Section 500.1906 - Books and Records of Surplus Lines Licensee; Examination; Access.
Section 500.1913 - Separate Account of Each Transaction; Filing Certified Evidence of Transactions.
Section 500.1917 - Liability if Risk Assumed and Premium Received by Licensee.
Section 500.1922 - Notice on Face of Instrument Evidencing Surplus Lines Insurance.
Section 500.1933 - Suits by or Against Association; Assertion or Defense of Rights.
Section 500.1934 - Filing Certified Audit of Books, Records, and Trust Funds.
Section 500.1946 - Repealed. 2000, Act 486, Imd. Eff. Jan. 11, 2001.
Section 500.1952 - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.
Section 500.1955 - Rules Implementing Chapter; Declaratory Rulings.