Idaho § 41-1201 - Representing or aiding unauthorized insurer prohibited
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 41-1201 — Representing or aiding unauthorized insurer prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-1201. Representing or aiding unauthorized insurer prohibited
(1) No person shall in this state directly or indirectly act as agent for, or otherwise represent or aid on behalf of another, any insurer not then authorized to transact such insurance in this state, in the solicitation, negotiation, procurement or effectuation of insurance or annuity contracts, or renewal thereof, or forwarding of applications for insurance, or in the dissemination of information as to coverage or rates, or inspection of risks, or fixing of rates, or investigation or adjustment of claims or losses, or collection or forwarding of premiums, or in any other manner represent or assist such an insurer in the transaction of insurance with respect to subjects of insurance resident, located or to be performed in this state.
(2) This section does not apply to:
(a) Matters authorized to be done by the director under the unauthorized insurers process act, sections 41-1204 through 41-1210 .
(b) Surplus line insurance when written pursuant to the surplus line law, sections 41-1211 through 41-1232 , and coverages specified in section 41-1212 (exemptions from surplus line law).
(c) Any transaction with respect to which the insurer is not required to have a certificate of authority pursuant to section 41-306 (exceptions to certificate of authority requirement).
(d) A licensed adjuster or attorney at law representing such an insurer from time to time in his professional capacity.
[41-1201, added 1961, ch. 330, sec. 245, p. 645.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 41-1201
What does Idaho Statutes § 41-1201 cover?
Section 41-1201 ("Representing or aiding unauthorized insurer prohibited") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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