The purpose of sections 72A.33 to 72A.39 is to subject to the jurisdiction of the commissioner of commerce of this state and to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state insurers not authorized to transact business in this state which place in or send into this state any false advertising designed to induce residents of this state to purchase insurance from insurers not authorized to transact business in this state. The legislature declares it is in the interest of the citizens of this state who purchase insurance from insurers which solicit insurance business in this state in the manner set forth in the preceding sentence that such insurers be subject to the provisions of sections 72A.33 to 72A.39. In furtherance of such state interest, the legislature herein provides a method of substituted service of process upon such insurers and declares that in so doing, it exercises its power to protect its residents and also exercises powers and privileges available to the state by virtue of Public Law 15, 79th Congress of the United States, chapter 20, 1st Session, section 340, which declares that the business of insurance and every person engaged therein shall be subject to the laws of the several states; the authority provided herein to be in addition to any existing powers of this state. The provisions of sections 72A.33 to 72A.39 shall be liberally construed.
1967 c 395 art 12 s 33; 1983 c 289 s 114 subd 1; 1984 c 655 art 1 s 92
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 59A - 79A — Insurance
Chapter 72A — Insurance Industry Trade Practices
Section 72A.02 — Violations As To Policies Of Insurance.
Section 72A.03 — Agent Of Insurer; Procuring Premiums By Fraud.
Section 72A.04 — False Statements In Application.
Section 72A.05 — Failure To Make Report Or Comply With Law.
Section 72A.061 — Mandatory Filings; Failure To Comply; Penalties.
Section 72A.07 — Violations Of Laws Relating To Agents, Penalties.
Section 72A.09 — Violations Where Offense Is Not Specifically Designated.
Section 72A.10 — Failure To Appear Or Obstructing Commissioner.
Section 72A.11 — Complainant Entitled To One-half Of Fine In Certain Cases.
Section 72A.12 — Life Insurance.
Section 72A.125 — Rental Vehicle Personal Accident Insurance; Special Requirements.
Section 72A.13 — Accident And Health Insurance, Violations Of Certain Sections.
Section 72A.135 — Failure To Follow Dividend And Pricing Policy; Penalties.
Section 72A.139 — Use Of Genetic Tests.
Section 72A.15 — Penalty For Violation Of Law Providing For Insurance In Unlicensed Companies.
Section 72A.16 — Mutual Companies.
Section 72A.17 — Purpose Of Sections 72a.17 To 72a.32.
Section 72A.19 — Unfair Methods And Unfair Or Deceptive Acts And Practices.
Section 72A.20 — Methods, Acts, And Practices Which Are Defined As Unfair Or Deceptive.
Section 72A.201 — Regulation Of Claims Practices.
Section 72A.2031 — Definitions.
Section 72A.2032 — Duties Of Insurers And Insurance Producers.
Section 72A.2033 — Insurance Producer Training.
Section 72A.2035 — Record Keeping.
Section 72A.2036 — Relationship To Other Laws; Enforcement.
Section 72A.204 — Prohibited Uses Of Senior-specific Certifications And Professional Designations.
Section 72A.207 — Graded Death Benefits.
Section 72A.21 — Power Of Commissioner.
Section 72A.22 — Hearing; Witnesses; Production Of Books.
Section 72A.25 — Unfair Competition.
Section 72A.26 — Intervention.
Section 72A.285 — Claim For Insurance Benefits; Release Of Summary Information.
Section 72A.29 — Concurrent Remedies.
Section 72A.30 — Evidential Privilege Denied; Immunity; Waiver.
Section 72A.31 — Certain Acts Deemed Unfair Method Of Competition.
Section 72A.32 — Violations, Procedure.
Section 72A.325 — Insurance For Funeral Or Burial Expense; Freedom Of Choice.
Section 72A.328 — Affinity Group.
Section 72A.33 — Purpose Of Act, Construction.
Section 72A.35 — Notice To Domiciliary Supervisory Official.
Section 72A.36 — Action By Commissioner.
Section 72A.37 — Service Upon Unauthorized Insurer.
Section 72A.38 — Severability.
Section 72A.41 — Transacting Business Without Certificate Of Authority.
Section 72A.42 — Enforcement Authority.
Section 72A.43 — Service Of Process Upon Unauthorized Company By Commissioner.
Section 72A.491 — Definitions.
Section 72A.493 — Obtaining Information By Improper Means.
Section 72A.495 — Marketing And Research Surveys.
Section 72A.496 — Investigative Consumer Reports.
Section 72A.497 — Access To Personal Information.
Section 72A.498 — Correction, Amendment, Or Deletion Of Personal Information.
Section 72A.499 — Reasons For Adverse Underwriting Decisions.
Section 72A.50 — Previous Adverse Underwriting Decisions.
Section 72A.501 — Disclosure Authorization.
Section 72A.502 — Disclosure Of Information; Limitations And Conditions.
Section 72A.503 — Private Remedies.
Section 72A.504 — Obtaining Information Under Improper Means.