(a)
(1) If the Insurance Commissioner believes that the controlling producer or any other person has not materially complied with this subchapter, after notice and hearing, the commissioner may order the controlling producer to cease placing business with the controlled insurer.
(2) If it is found that because of such material noncompliance the controlled insurer or any policyholder thereof has suffered any loss or damage, the commissioner may maintain a civil action or intervene in an action brought by or on behalf of the insurer or policyholder for recovery of compensatory damages for the benefit of the insurer or policyholder or other appropriate relief.
(b) If an order for liquidation or rehabilitation of the controlled insurer has been entered pursuant to § 23-68-101 et seq., and the receiver appointed under that order believes that the controlling producer or any other person has not materially complied with this subchapter, and the insurer suffered any loss or damage therefrom, the receiver may maintain a civil action for recovery of damages or other appropriate sanctions for the benefit of the insurer.
(c) Nothing contained in this section shall affect the right of the commissioner to impose any other penalties provided for in the Arkansas Insurance Code.
(d) Nothing contained in this section is intended to or shall in any manner alter or affect the rights of policyholders, claimants, creditors, or other third parties.
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