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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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INSURANCE |
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TITLE 4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURERS |
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SUBTITLE 1. CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORITY |
§ 4-107. Service of process
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(a) Appointment of Commissioner as attorney. -- On the form that the Commissioner provides, each insurer applying for a certificate of authority must appoint the Commissioner as attorney for service of process issued against the insurer in the State.
(b) Effect of appointment. -- The appointment:
(1) is irrevocable;
(2) binds the insurer and any successor in interest or successor to the assets and liabilities of the insurer; and
(3) remains in effect as long as there is in force in the State a contract made by the insurer or an obligation arising from a contract made by the insurer.