Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 19-14 - Licensed Activities
Section 19-14-34. - Resident agent — Loss payee.

§ 19-14-34. Resident agent — Loss payee.
(a) Each licensee shall maintain a resident agent in this state who shall have authority to endorse insurance claim checks on behalf of the licensee.
(b) A licensee that has not and will not be included as a loss payee on any insurance policy may be exempted from the provisions of subsection (a) of this section and §§ 5-38-26 and 27-5-3.3. An applicant that wishes to obtain an exemption must clearly state in its business plan that it is not a loss payee on any insurance policy and must provide the department with a statement that it will not be designated as a loss payee on any insurance policy. A licensee that obtains an exemption should expect that compliance will be evaluated on examination.
History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 338, § 6, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 339, § 6, effective June 29, 2022.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 19 - Financial Institutions

Chapter 19-14 - Licensed Activities

Section 19-14-1. - Definitions.

Section 19-14-2. - Licenses required.

Section 19-14-3. - Application for license.

Section 19-14-4. - Annual fee.

Section 19-14-5. - Minimum capital.

Section 19-14-6. - Bond of applicant.

Section 19-14-7. - Issuance or denial of license.

Section 19-14-8. - Denial of license due to incomplete application.

Section 19-14-9. - Contents of license.

Section 19-14-10. - Agent for service of process.

Section 19-14-11. - Prohibition or transfer or assignment of license.

Section 19-14-12. - Place of business — Branch offices — Name changes.

Section 19-14-13. - Revocation of license.

Section 19-14-14. - Revocation by default.

Section 19-14-15. - Suspension of license.

Section 19-14-16. - Surrender of license.

Section 19-14-17. - Contracts unimpaired by revocation, suspension, or surrender of license.

Section 19-14-18. - Reinstatement of license.

Section 19-14-19. - Filing findings on revocation or suspension.

Section 19-14-20. - Books, accounts, and records.

Section 19-14-21. - Advertising and misrepresentations.

Section 19-14-22. - Reporting requirements.

Section 19-14-23. - Examinations and investigations.

Section 19-14-24. - Tying with other business.

Section 19-14-25. - Transactions and place of business limited by license — Remote locations.

Section 19-14-26. - Penalty for violations.

Section 19-14-26.1. - Additional penalties.

Section 19-14-27. - Modification or repeal of chapter.

Section 19-14-28. - Appeal from director.

Section 19-14-29. - Appropriations — Fees.

Section 19-14-30. - Rules and regulations.

Section 19-14-31. - Pre-existing contracts.

Section 19-14-32. - Severability.

Section 19-14-33. - Compliance with federal law governing licensed activities.

Section 19-14-34. - Resident agent — Loss payee.