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§ 4-203. Acting as insurance producer for unauthorized insurer prohibited

MD Ins Code § 4-203 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    This section does not apply to:

(1)    acceptance of service of process;

(2)    surplus lines insurance;

(3)    a transaction for which a certificate of authority is not required under § 4-101(b) of this title;

(4)    reinsurance, as authorized under Title 5, Subtitle 9 of this article;

(5)    an adjuster while providing services with respect to a claim under a policy lawfully solicited, issued, and delivered outside of the State; or

(6)    the professional services of an attorney at law.

(b)    With respect to a subject of insurance resident, located, or to be performed in the State, a person may not in the State directly or indirectly act as an insurance producer for, or otherwise represent or help on behalf of another, an unauthorized insurer to:

(1)    solicit, negotiate, or effect insurance or an annuity contract;

(2)    inspect risks;

(3)    fix rates;

(4)    investigate or adjust losses;

(5)    collect premiums; or

(6)    transact insurance business in any other manner.

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