South Dakota § 58-8-2 - Acts which do not constitute representing or aiding unauthorized insurer.

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§ 58-8-2. Acts which do not constitute representing or aiding unauthorized insurer.

Section 58-8-1 shall not apply to:

(1)    Acceptance of service of process by the director under § 58-8-8;

(2)    Surplus lines insurance, and other transactions as to which a certificate of authority is not required of an insurer as stated in § 58-6-4;

(3)    Reinsurance as authorized by chapter 58-14;

(4)    The services of an adjuster with respect to claims under policies lawfully solicited, issued and delivered outside South Dakota;

(5)    The professional services of an attorney at law.

Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 12, § 1 (1).

Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 58-8-2 ("Acts which do not constitute representing or aiding unauthorized insurer.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. 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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