§ 58‑40‑60.  Joint underwriting and joint reinsurance organizations.

(a) Every group, association, or other organization of insurers which engages in joint underwriting or joint reinsurance through such group, association, or organization, or by standing agreement among the members thereof, shall obtain a license from and file with the Commissioner:

(1) A copy of its constitution, articles of incorporation, agreement, or association, and bylaws;

(2) A list of its members; and

(3) The name and address of a resident of this State upon whom notices, process affecting it, or orders of the Commissioner may be served.

(b) Any change in or amendment to any document required to be filed under this section shall be promptly filed with the Commissioner.

(c) If after a hearing, the Commissioner finds that any activity or practice of any such group, association, or other organization is unfair, unreasonable, or otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of this Article, he may issue a written order specifying in what respects the activity or practice is unfair, unreasonable, or otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of this Article, and requiring the discontinuance of the activity or practice. (1977, c. 828, s. 2; 1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 1027, s. 48; 1987, c. 441, s. 12; c. 864, s. 71.)