33-2-322. Surplus lines advisory organization -- consultation with commissioner in developing approved risk list. (1) A surplus lines insurance advisory organization of surplus lines insurance producers may be formed to:
(a) facilitate and encourage compliance by its members with the laws of this state and the rules of the commissioner relative to surplus lines insurance;
(b) communicate with organizations of authorized insurers with respect to the proper use of the surplus lines insurance market;
(c) receive and disseminate to its members information relative to surplus lines insurance; and
(d) communicate member and industry concerns to the commissioner.
(2) The surplus lines insurance advisory organization shall file with the commissioner:
(a) a copy of its constitution, its articles of agreement or association, or its certificate of incorporation;
(b) a copy of its bylaws, rules, and regulations governing its activities;
(c) a current list of its members.
(3) The commissioner may consult with the organization in regard to the development of the approved risk list and other matters concerning the regulation of surplus lines insurance transactions.
History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 350, L. 2011.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 33. Insurance and Insurance Companies
Chapter 2. Regulation of Insurance Companies
Part 3. Authorization of Surplus Lines Insurers, Insurance Producers, and Insurance
33-2-301. Short title -- purpose -- definitions
33-2-302. Home state exclusive authority -- conditions precedent to sale of surplus lines insurance
33-2-303. Filing and endorsement of contract -- submission form
33-2-304. Surplus lines insurance valid
33-2-305. Licensing of surplus lines insurance producer -- license fee
33-2-308. Evidence of insurance -- changes
33-2-309. Liability of insurer as to losses and unearned premiums
33-2-310. Records -- tax and fee statement
33-2-311. Tax on surplus lines insurance
33-2-312. Penalty for failure to file statement, pay tax, or pay stamping fee
33-2-313. Revocation or suspension of license
33-2-314. Actions against insurer -- venue
33-2-318. Exempt commercial purchaser defined
33-2-319. Qualified risk manager defined
33-2-320. Surplus lines insurance producer fee
33-2-321. Stamping fee and clearinghouse processing fee
33-2-323. Authorization for agreements with other state regarding multistate risks