Me. Stat. tit. 24-A § 4433

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 4433 - Scope
1.Application. This subchapter shall apply only as to the following kinds of insurance:
A. Property insurance, as defined in section 705; [1969, c. 561(NEW).]
B. Surety insurance, as defined in section 706; [1969, c. 561(NEW).]
C. Casualty insurance, as defined in section 707; and [1969, c. 561(NEW).]
D. Marine and transportation insurance, as defined in section 708, excluding wet marine insurance, as defined in section 708, subsection 2, but not excluding marine protection and indemnity insurance. [1989, c. 751, §1(AMD).]

[1989, c. 751, §1(AMD).]

2.Exceptions. This subchapter shall not apply as to:
A. Contracts of reinsurance; [1969, c. 561(NEW).]
B. Mortgage guaranty insurance; [1985, c. 279, §1(AMD).]
C. Credit insurance, vendors single-interest insurance, collateral protection insurance or any similar insurance protecting the interests of a creditor arising out of a creditor-debtor transaction; [2001, c. 478, §1(AMD); 2001, c. 478, §11(AFF).]
D. Insurance contracts procured as surplus lines coverage pursuant to chapter 19; [1987, c. 707, §5(AMD).]
E. Title insurance; [1989, c. 67, §1(AMD).]
F. Financial guaranty insurance or other forms of insurance offering protection against investment risks; [2001, c. 478, §2(AMD); 2001, c. 478, §11(AFF).]
G. Contracts of workers' compensation excess insurance issued to workers' compensation self-insurers approved under former Title 39, section 23 or under Title 39-A, section 403 by any insurer after the effective date of this paragraph, or in the case of a contract that automatically renews, not later than one year after the effective date of this paragraph; [2001, c. 478, §3(AMD); 2001, c. 478, §11(AFF).]
H. Life, annuity, health or disability insurance; [2001, c. 478, §4(NEW); 2001, c. 478, §11(AFF).]
I. Insurance of warranties or service contracts, including insurance that provides for the repair, replacement or service of goods or property, or indemnification of repair, replacement or service; for the operational or structural failure of the goods or property due to a defect in materials, workmanship or normal wear and tear; or for reimbursement for the liability incurred by the issuer of agreements or service contracts that provide such benefits; [2001, c. 478, §4(NEW); 2001, c. 478, §11(AFF).]
J. A transaction or combination of transactions between a person, including affiliates of that person, and an insurer, including affiliates of that insurer, that involves the transfer of investment or credit risk unaccompanied by transfer of insurance risk; and [2001, c. 478, §4(NEW); 2001, c. 478, §11(AFF).]
K. Insurance provided by or guaranteed by a governmental entity. [2001, c. 478, §4(NEW); 2001, c. 478, §11(AFF).]

[2001, c. 478, §§1-4(AMD); 2001, c. 478, §11(AFF).]

24-A M.R.S. § 4433

1969, c. 561, (NEW) . 1985, c. 279, § 1 (AMD) . 1987, c. 707, §§3-6 (AMD) . 1989, c. 67, § 1 (AMD) . 1989, c. 751, § 1 (AMD) . 1991, c. 885, §E32 (AMD) . 1991, c. 885, §E47 (AFF) . 2001, c. 478, §§1-4 (AMD) . 2001, c. 478, § 11 (AFF) .