§ 769.82. — 769.82. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 411, Sec. 5.)

California § 769.82.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code INS: Insurance Code - INS
• Div. 1.: DIVISION 1. GENERAL RULES GOVERNING INSURANCE
• Part 2.: PART 2. THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE
• Ch. 1.: CHAPTER 1. General Regulations
• Art. 5.4.: ARTICLE 5.4. Managing General Agents

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(a)
No producer shall act in the capacity of an MGA with respect to risks located in this state for an insurer that holds a certificate of authority unless that producer is licensed as a property broker-agent and casualty broker-agent, or as a life agent in this state.
(b)
No producer shall act in the capacity of an MGA representing an insurer domiciled in this state with respect to risks located outside this state unless that producer is licensed as a property broker-agent and casualty broker-agent, or as a life agent in this state.
(c)
The commissioner may require a fidelity bond in an amount acceptable to him or her
for the protection of the insurer.
(d)
The commissioner may require the MGA to maintain an errors and omissions policy. If a policy is not generally available at a reasonable cost, the commissioner may, by rule, suspend the requirement of this subdivision until that coverage becomes generally available at a reasonable cost.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 411, Sec. 5. (AB 1416) Effective January 1, 2012.