Virginia § 38.2-1857.6 - Accepting and placing surplus lines business
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 38.2-1857.6 — Accepting and placing surplus lines business, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.2-1857.6. Accepting and placing surplus lines business
No surplus lines broker shall accept surplus lines business from any person other than an applicant for insurance or a duly licensed property or casualty insurance agent, nor shall such surplus lines broker compensate any person other than a duly licensed property or casualty insurance agent for such business. No person other than an applicant for insurance or a duly licensed property or casualty insurance agent shall place surplus lines business with a surplus lines broker licensed under this article nor shall any person other than a duly licensed property or casualty insurance agent accept compensation for such business.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 38.2-1857.6
What does Code of Virginia § 38.2-1857.6 cover?
Section 38.2-1857.6 ("Accepting and placing surplus lines business") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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 Virginia § 38.2-1857.6?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 38.2-1857.6" (Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 38.2-1857.6 apply to my situation?
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