§ 4-203. Acting as insurance producer for unauthorized insurer prohibited

   (a) Scope of section. -- This section does not apply to:

   (1) acceptance of service of process;

   (2) surplus lines insurance;

   (3) a transaction for which a certificate of authority is not required under § 4-101(b) of this title;

   (4) reinsurance, as authorized under Title 5, Subtitle 9 of this article;

   (5) an adjuster while providing services with respect to a claim under a policy lawfully solicited, issued, and delivered outside of the State; or

   (6) the professional services of an attorney at law.

(b) In general. -- With respect to a subject of insurance resident, located, or to be performed in the State, a person may not in the State directly or indirectly act as an insurance producer for, or otherwise represent or help on behalf of another, an unauthorized insurer to:

   (1) solicit, negotiate, or effect insurance or an annuity contract;

   (2) inspect risks;

   (3) fix rates;

   (4) investigate or adjust losses;

   (5) collect premiums; or

   (6) transact insurance business in any other manner.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 48A, § 201; 1995, ch. 36; 2001, ch. 731, § 1.