58-15-15. Risk limitations.
(a) Except for Article 11 of this Chapter and as otherwise specifically provided, all the provisions of Articles 1 through 64 of this Chapter relating to insurers generally, and those relating to insurers writing the same kinds of insurance that reciprocals are permitted to write, are applicable to reciprocals.
(b) A reciprocal shall be deemed to comply with G.S. 58-3-105 if:
(1) It issues policies containing a contingent assessment liability, provided for in G.S. 58-15-60; and
(2) It maintains reinsurance in an amount that the Commissioner considers adequate to reasonably limit the reciprocal's aggregate losses to the lesser of:
a. Ten percent (10%) of the surplus to policyholders of the reciprocal multiplied by the number of subscribers;
b. The surplus to policyholders of the reciprocal multiplied by three; or
c. Five million dollars ($5,000,000). (1989, c. 425, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 15 - Reciprocal Insurance.
§ 58-15-10 - Kinds of insurance.
§ 58-15-15 - Risk limitations.
§ 58-15-20 - Eligible contracting persons.
§ 58-15-30 - License, surplus, and deposit requirements.
§ 58-15-35 - Continuation of business under prior requirements.
§ 58-15-40 - Certification of foreign and alien reciprocals.
§ 58-15-45 - Attorney's domicile.
§ 58-15-50 - Contracts and property.
§ 58-15-55 - Insurance producer license.
§ 58-15-60 - Subscribers' contingent liability.
§ 58-15-65 - Nonassessable policies.
§ 58-15-70 - Distribution to subscribers.
§ 58-15-85 - Service of process.
§ 58-15-90 - Legal proceedings.
§ 58-15-95 - Liability on judgments.
§ 58-15-100 - Declaration for license.
§ 58-15-105 - Attorney's bond.
§ 58-15-110 - Deposit in lieu of bond.
§ 58-15-115 - Advisory committee.
§ 58-15-120 - Subscriber's agreement and power of attorney.
§ 58-15-125 - Modification of subscriber's agreement and power of attorney.
§ 58-15-130 - Advance of funds.
§ 58-15-140 - Duration of liability for assessment.
§ 58-15-145 - Distribution of assets after liquidation.
§ 58-15-150 - Financial impairment; assessment; liquidation.