1. The rights and powers of the attorney of a reciprocal insurer shall be as provided in the power of attorney given it by the subscribers.
2. The power of attorney must set forth:
(a) The powers of the attorney;
(b) If a domestic insurer, that the attorney is empowered to accept service of process on behalf of the insurer in actions against the insurer upon contracts exchanged;
(c) The general services to be performed by the attorney;
(d) The maximum amount, if any, to be deducted from advance premiums or deposits to be paid to the attorney and the general items of expense, if any, in addition to losses, to be paid by the insurer; and
(e) Except as to nonassessable policies, a provision for a contingent several liability of each subscriber in a specified amount which amount shall be not less than one nor more than 10 times the premium or premium deposit stated in the policy.
3. The power of attorney may:
(a) Provide for the right of substitution of the attorney and revocation of the power of attorney and rights thereunder;
(b) Impose such restrictions upon the exercise of the power as are agreed upon by the subscribers;
(c) Provide for the exercise of any right reserved to the subscribers directly or through their advisory committee; and
(d) Contain other lawful provisions deemed advisable.
4. The terms of any power of attorney or agreement collateral thereto shall be reasonable and equitable, and no such power or agreement shall be used or be effective in this state until approved by the Commissioner.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1829)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 694B - Reciprocal Insurers
NRS 694B.010 - "Reciprocal" insurance defined.
NRS 694B.030 - Powers of reciprocal insurers.
NRS 694B.060 - Organization of reciprocal insurer.
NRS 694B.070 - Certificate of authority; disciplinary action for noncompliance.
NRS 694B.080 - Power of attorney.
NRS 694B.100 - Attorney’s bond.
NRS 694B.110 - Deposit in lieu of bond.
NRS 694B.120 - Action on bond.
NRS 694B.130 - Service of process; judgment.
NRS 694B.140 - Contributions to insurer.
NRS 694B.150 - Financial condition: Method of determining.
NRS 694B.160 - Persons eligible to be subscribers.
NRS 694B.170 - Subscribers’ advisory committee.
NRS 694B.180 - Subscribers’ liability.
NRS 694B.190 - Subscribers’ liability on judgment.
NRS 694B.210 - Time limit for assessments.
NRS 694B.220 - Aggregate liability.
NRS 694B.230 - Nonassessable policies.
NRS 694B.240 - Subscribers’ share in assets upon liquidation.