Service of process in any action, suit, or proceeding involving an unauthorized insurer is, in addition to that provided in Sections 38-25-510 and 38-25-520, valid if served upon any person within this State who, in this State on behalf of the insurer, is:
(1) soliciting insurance;
(2) making any contract of insurance or issuing or delivering any policies or written contracts of insurance; or
(3) collecting or receiving any premium for the insurer, or adjusting any loss or claim for the insurance, and if counsel, within ten days after service upon the person, causes to be sent by registered mail to the last known address of the insurer a copy of the process with proper postage affixed to the envelope containing it and files an affidavit, with the clerk of court or magistrate in whose court the cause is pending, of compliance herewith, with leave to the court to extend the time for the mailing of process and filing of affidavit.
HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 155, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 25 - Unauthorized Transaction Of Insurance Business
Section 38-25-10. Declaration.
Section 38-25-120. Acting as agent for unauthorized insurer prohibited.
Section 38-25-130. Aiding unauthorized insurer prohibited.
Section 38-25-140. Insurance on out-of-state property by insurer not locally authorized.
Section 38-25-150. Exemptions.
Section 38-25-310. Director authorized to seek restraining order.
Section 38-25-315. Emergency cease and desist orders; penalties.
Section 38-25-320. Penalty for unauthorized insurers.
Section 38-25-330. Penalty for violation of chapter.
Section 38-25-360. Personal liability on contracts of unauthorized insurers.
Section 38-25-510. Service of process on an unauthorized insurer in certain actions.
Section 38-25-520. Director agent for service of process on unauthorized insurers.
Section 38-25-530. Alternative method for service on unauthorized insurer.
Section 38-25-540. Actions by unauthorized insurers.