§ 510A.6 — Penalties

Iowa § 510A.6

• Jurisdiction: Iowa
• Title XIII: COMMERCE
• Ch. 510A: BUSINESS PRODUCER CONTROLLED PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURERS

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1. If the commissioner believes that a controlling producer or any other person subject
to this chapter has not materially complied with this chapter, or any rule adopted or order
issued pursuant to this chapter, after notice and opportunity to be heard, the commissioner
may order the controlling producer to cease placing business with the controlled insurer.
Additionally, if the commissioner finds that because of such noncompliance the controlled
insurer or any policyholder of the controlled insurer has suffered any loss or damage, the
commissioner may maintain a civil action or intervene in an action brought by or on behalf
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of the insurer or policyholder for recovery of compensatory damages for the benefit of the
insurer or policyholder, or for other appropriate relief.
2. If an order for liquidation or rehabilitation of the controlled insurer has been entered
pursuant to chapter 507C, and the receiver appointed under that order believes that the
controlling producer or any other person has not materially complied with this chapter, or
any rule adopted or order issued pursuant to this chapter, and that the insurer suffered any
loss or damage as a result of the noncompliance, the receiver may maintain a civil action for
recovery of damages or other appropriate sanctions for the benefit of the insurer.
3. This section shall not be construed to affect or limit the right of the commissioner to
impose any other penalties, as appropriate, which the commissioner is authorized to impose.
4. This section shall not be construed to affect or limit the rights of policyholders,
claimants, creditors, or other third parties.