Montana Code Annotated 2019

TITLE 33. INSURANCE AND INSURANCE COMPANIES

CHAPTER 2. REGULATION OF INSURANCE COMPANIES

Part 3. Authorization of Surplus Lines Insurers, Insurance Producers, and Insurance

Surplus Lines Advisory Organization -- Consultation With Commissioner In Developing Approved Risk List

33-2-322. Surplus lines advisory organization -- consultation with commissioner in developing approved risk list. (1) A surplus lines insurance advisory organization of surplus lines insurance producers may be formed to:

(a) facilitate and encourage compliance by its members with the laws of this state and the rules of the commissioner relative to surplus lines insurance;

(b) communicate with organizations of authorized insurers with respect to the proper use of the surplus lines insurance market;

(c) receive and disseminate to its members information relative to surplus lines insurance; and

(d) communicate member and industry concerns to the commissioner.

(2) The surplus lines insurance advisory organization shall file with the commissioner:

(a) a copy of its constitution, its articles of agreement or association, or its certificate of incorporation;

(b) a copy of its bylaws, rules, and regulations governing its activities;

(c) a current list of its members.

(3) The commissioner may consult with the organization in regard to the development of the approved risk list and other matters concerning the regulation of surplus lines insurance transactions.

History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 350, L. 2011.