58-15-85. Service of process.
(a) Each attorney of a domestic reciprocal who files the declaration required by G.S. 58-15-100, and each attorney of a foreign or alien reciprocal that applies for a license, shall file with the Commissioner a written power of attorney executed in duplicate by the attorney that appoints the Commissioner as agent of the reciprocal. Upon the appointment, the Commissioner may be served all legal process against such reciprocal pursuant to G.S. 58-16-30. A copy of the power of attorney, duly certified by the Commissioner, is admissible as evidence in the courts of this State.
(b) Whenever any such process is served upon the Commissioner, G.S. 58-16-45 is applicable, except that the process shall be directed to the attorney at the address shown on the power of attorney. Nothing in this section limits the right to serve any process upon any reciprocal in any other manner permitted by law. (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.