Ohio § 3905.21
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3905.21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3905.21.
(A) An insurer or authorized representative of an insurer that terminates the appointment,
employment, contract, or other insurance business relationship with an insurance agent
shall notify the superintendent of insurance, in the manner prescribed by the superintendent,
within thirty days after the effective date of the termination. The insurer shall provide any additional information, documents, records, or other
data relating to the termination or activity of the insurance agent that the superintendent
requests in writing. (B) If the termination of an insurance agent is for any of the reasons set forth in division (B) of section 3905.14 of the Revised Code , the insurer or authorized representative of the insurer shall promptly notify the
superintendent, in the manner prescribed by the superintendent, of any additional
information the insurer discovers upon further review or investigation, which information
would have been provided to the superintendent in accordance with division (A) of
this section had the insurer known of its existence. (C)(1) An insurer, within fifteen days after notifying the superintendent in accordance
with division (A) or (B) of this section, shall mail a copy of the notification to
the insurance agent at the agent's last known address. If the insurance agent was terminated for any of the reasons set forth in division (B) of section 3905.14 of the Revised Code , the notification shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage
prepaid, or by overnight delivery using a nationally recognized carrier. (2) An insurance agent, within thirty days after receiving a copy of a notification pursuant
to division (C)(1) of this section, may file written comments concerning the substance
of the notification with the superintendent. If an insurance agent files such comments with the superintendent, the agent shall,
at the same time, provide a copy of the comments to the insurer. Comments filed with the superintendent shall become part of the superintendent's
file on the insurance agent and shall accompany every copy of any report distributed
or disclosed for any reason about the agent.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3905.21
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3905.21 cover?
Section 3905.21 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 3905.21?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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