58-2-155. Investigation of charges.
Upon his own motion or upon complaint being filed by a citizen of this State that a company authorized to do business in the State has violated any of the provisions of Articles 1 through 64 of this Chapter, the Commissioner shall investigate the matter, and, if necessary, examine, under oath, by himself or his accredited representatives the president and such other officer or agents of such companies as may be deemed proper; also all books, records, and papers of the same. In case the Commissioner shall find upon substantial evidence that any complaint against a company is justified, said company, in addition to such penalties as are imposed for violation of any of the provisions of Articles 1 through 64 of this Chapter, shall be liable for the expenses of the investigation, and the Commissioner shall promptly present said company with a statement of such expenses. If the company refuses or neglects to pay, the Commissioner is authorized to bring a civil action for the collection of these expenses. (1899, c. 54, s. 111; 1903, c. 438, s. 11; Rev., s. 4694; C.S., s. 6277; 1921, c. 136, s. 4; 1925, c. 275, s. 6; 1945, c. 383.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 2 - Commissioner of Insurance.
§ 58-2-1 - Department established.
§ 58-2-5 - Commissioner's election and term of office.
§ 58-2-10 - Salary of Commissioner.
§ 58-2-15 - Chief deputy commissioner.
§ 58-2-25 - Other deputies, actuaries, examiners and employees.
§ 58-2-30 - Appointments of committees or councils.
§ 58-2-31 - Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program.
§ 58-2-35 - Seal of Department.
§ 58-2-40 - Powers and duties of Commissioner.
§ 58-2-45 - Orders of Commissioner; when writing required.
§ 58-2-50 - Examinations, hearings, and investigations.
§ 58-2-52 - Appeals and rate-making hearings before the Commissioner.
§ 58-2-53 - Filing approvals and disapprovals; clarification of law.
§ 58-2-55 - Designated hearing officers.
§ 58-2-60 - Restraining orders; criminal convictions.
§ 58-2-65 - License surrenders.
§ 58-2-70 - Civil penalties or restitution for violations; administrative procedure.
§ 58-2-75 - Court review of orders and decisions.
§ 58-2-80 - Court review of rates and classification.
§ 58-2-85 - Procedure on appeal under § 58-2-80.
§ 58-2-90 - Extent of review under § 58-2-80.
§ 58-2-95 - Commissioner to supervise local inspectors.
§ 58-2-100 - Office of Commissioner a public office; records, etc., subject to inspection.
§ 58-2-105 - Confidentiality of medical and credentialing records.
§ 58-2-110 - Original documents and certified copies as evidence.
§ 58-2-115 - Admissibility of certificate as evidence of agent's authority.
§ 58-2-120 - Reports of Commissioner to the Governor and General Assembly.
§ 58-2-121 - Report of Department to General Assembly committees on various relief funds.
§ 58-2-125 - Authority over all insurance companies; no exemptions from license.
§ 58-2-128 - Interagency consultation.
§ 58-2-131 - Examinations to be made; authority, scope, scheduling, and conduct of examinations.
§ 58-2-132 - Examination reports.
§ 58-2-133 - Conflict of interest; cost of examinations; immunity from liability.
§ 58-2-134 - Cost of certain examinations.
§ 58-2-136 - Insurer records sent to Department for examination; expenses.
§ 58-2-150 - Oath required for compliance with law.
§ 58-2-155 - Investigation of charges.
§ 58-2-161 - False statement to procure or deny benefit of insurance policy or certificate.
§ 58-2-162 - Embezzlement by insurance producers or administrators.
§ 58-2-163 - Report to Commissioner.
§ 58-2-164 - Rate evasion fraud; prevention programs.
§ 58-2-165 - Annual, semiannual, monthly, or quarterly statements to be filed with Commissioner.
§ 58-2-171 - Qualifications of actuaries.
§ 58-2-180 - Punishment for making false statement.
§ 58-2-185 - Record of business kept by companies and insurance producers; Commissioner may inspect.
§ 58-2-190 - Commissioner may require special reports.
§ 58-2-200 - Books and papers required to be exhibited.
§ 58-2-205 - CPA audits of financial statements.
§ 58-2-210 - Rules for mortgage insurance consolidations.
§ 58-2-215 - Consumer Protection Fund.
§ 58-2-230 - Commissioner to share information with Department of Labor.
§ 58-2-240 - Market conduct analysis, financial analysis, and related information not public record.
§ 58-2-245 - Access to employer taxpayer identification numbers contained in public documents.
§ 58-2-250 - Electronic filings.
§ 58-2-255 - Electronic insurance communications and records.