Idaho § 41-1211 - Surplus line law - Short title - Purpose
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§ 41-1211. Surplus line law - Short title - Purpose
(1) Sections 41-1211 through 41-1234 , Idaho Code, constitute and may be cited as the "surplus line law."
(2) It is declared that the purposes of the surplus line law are to provide orderly access for the insuring public of Idaho to insurers not authorized to transact insurance in this state, through only qualified, licensed, and supervised surplus line brokers licensed in Idaho and under such safeguards for the insured as may be practical, for insurance coverages and to the extent thereof not procurable from authorized insurers; to protect such authorized insurers, which under the laws of Idaho must meet certain standards as to policy forms and rates, from unwarranted competition by unauthorized insurers who, in the absence of this law, would not be subject to similar requirements; and for other purposes as set forth in this law.
[41-1211, added 1961, ch. 330, sec. 255, p. 645; am. 1993, ch. 22, sec. 1, p. 79; am. 2002, ch. 91, sec. 1, p. 228.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 41-1211
What does Idaho Statutes § 41-1211 cover?
Section 41-1211 ("Surplus line law - Short title - Purpose") 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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