26-11-111. Liability of insurer as to losses and unearned premiums; applicability of section to insurers.
(a) As to a surplus line risk which is assumed by a nonadmitted insurer pursuant to this chapter, and if the premium thereon is received by the surplus line broker who placed the insurance, in all questions thereafter arising under the coverage as between the insurer and the insured the insurer is deemed to have received the premium due to it for that coverage. The insurer is liable to the insured for losses covered by the insurance and for unearned premiums which are payable to the insured upon cancellation of the insurance, whether or not the broker is indebted to the insurer with respect to the insurance or for any other cause.
(b) Each nonadmitted insurer assuming a surplus line risk under this chapter subjects itself to the terms of this section.