Idaho § 41-1203 - Suits by unauthorized insurer prohibited
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 41-1203 — Suits by unauthorized insurer prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-1203. Suits by unauthorized insurer prohibited
(1) No unauthorized insurer shall institute or file, or cause to be instituted or filed, any suit, action or proceeding in this state to enforce any right, claim or demand arising out of any insurance transaction in this state.
(2) This section does not apply as to:
(a) Transactions permitted under section 41-306 (exceptions to certificate of authority requirement).
(b) Coverages exempted from the surplus line law under section 41-1212 .
(c) Counter claim, cross complaint, or similar action by an insurer in connection with a suit brought against the insurer in which service of process on the insurer was made under the unauthorized insurers process act, sections 41-1204 through 41-1210 .
[41-1203, added 1961, ch. 330, sec. 247, p. 645.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 41-1203
What does Idaho Statutes § 41-1203 cover?
Section 41-1203 ("Suits by 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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