40 Pa. Stat. § 991.1608

Current through Pa Acts 2024-35, 2024-56
Section 991.1608 - Surplus lines licensee's duty to notify insured

At the time of presenting a quotation to the insured, the surplus lines licensee shall present to the insured or to the writing producer written notice that the insurance or a portion thereof involves placement with nonadmitted insurers. The surplus lines licensee shall, either directly or through the writing producer, give notice to the insured that:

(1) the insurer with which the licensee places the insurance is not licensed by the department and is subject to its limited regulation; and
(2) in the event of the insolvency of an eligible surplus lines insurer, losses will not be paid by the Pennsylvania Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association.

40 P.S. § 991.1608

1921, May 17, P.L. 682, No. 284, art. XVI, § 1608, added 1992, Dec. 18, P.L. 1519, No. 178, § 19, effective in 120 days. Amended 2002, July 10, P.L. 749, No. 110, § 8, effective in 60 days; 2010, March 22, P.L. 147, No. 14, §7, effective in 180 days [ 9/20/2010]; 2011, June 30, P.L. 194, No. 28, § 2, imd. effective.