Rhode Island § 27-48-6 § 27-48-6. Penalties.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 27-48-6 — § 27-48-6. Penalties.

Rhode Island § 27-48-6

Title 27Insurance

Ch. 27-48Business Transacted with Producer Controlled Insurer Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-48-6 (2026).

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§ 27-48-6. Penalties.
(a)(1) If the director believes that the controlling producer or any other person has not
            materially complied with this chapter, or any regulation or order promulgated pursuant
            to this chapter, after notice and opportunity to be heard, the director may order
            the controlling producer to cease placing business with the controlled insurer; and
         
(2) If it was found that because of the material noncompliance that the controlled insurer
            or any policyholder of the insurer has suffered any loss or damage, the director may
            maintain a civil action or intervene in an action brought by or on behal

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§ 27-48-6. Penalties.

(a)(1) If the director believes that the controlling producer or any other person has not materially complied with this chapter, or any regulation or order promulgated pursuant to this chapter, after notice and opportunity to be heard, the director may order the controlling producer to cease placing business with the controlled insurer; and

(2) If it was found that because of the material noncompliance that the controlled insurer or any policyholder of the insurer has suffered any loss or damage, the director may maintain a civil action or intervene in an action brought by or on behalf of the insurer or policyholder for recovery of compensatory damages for the benefit of the insurer or policyholder or other appropriate relief.

(b) If an order for liquidation or rehabilitation of the controlled insurer has been entered pursuant to chapter 14.3 of this title, 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 regulation or order promulgated pursuant to this chapter, and the insurer suffered any loss or damage from the noncompliance, the receiver may maintain a civil action for recovery of damages or other appropriate sanctions for the benefit of the insurer.

(c) Nothing contained in this section shall affect the right of the director to impose any other penalties provided for in the insurance law.

(d) Nothing contained in this section is intended to or shall in any manner alter or affect the rights of policyholders, claimants, creditors, or other third parties.