CHAPTER 33.  INSURANCE.

ARTICLE 12C. SURPLUS LINE.

§33-12C-10. Actions against eligible surplus lines insurers transacting surplus lines business.

(a) An eligible surplus lines insurer may be sued upon a cause of action arising in this state under a surplus lines insurance contract made by it or evidence of insurance issued or delivered by the surplus lines licensee. A policy issued by the eligible surplus lines insurer shall contain a provision stating the substance of this section and designating the person to whom the commissioner shall mail process.

(b) The remedies provided in this section are in addition to any other methods provided by law for service of process upon insurers.