(a) Suspension or revocation of an insurer's certificate of authority shall be by the commissioner's order given to the insurer as provided by Section 27-2-18. The commissioner shall promptly also give notice of such suspension or revocation to the insurer's agents in this state of record in the commissioner's office. The insurer shall not solicit or write any new coverages in this state during the period of any such suspension or revocation.
(b) In his discretion, the commissioner may cause notice of any such revocation to be published in one or more newspapers of general circulation published in this state.
(c) Upon revocation or suspension of the certificate of authority of a surety insurer, the commissioner shall so notify each officer in this state authorized to approve official bonds by circular letter stating the grounds of such suspension or revocation.