Wisconsin § 618.39 - Assisting unauthorized insurers.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 618.39 — Assisting unauthorized insurers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 618.39. Assisting unauthorized insurers.
618.39(1) (1) Conduct prohibited. No person may do an insurance business in this state if the person knows or should know that the result is or might be the illegal placement of insurance with an unauthorized insurer or the subsequent servicing of an insurance policy illegally placed with an unauthorized insurer. 618.39(2) (2) Personal liability for violation. Any person who violates sub. (1) is personally liable to any claimant under the policy for any damage proximately caused by the person’s violation. That damage may include damage resulting from the necessity of replacing the insurance in an authorized insurer or the failure of the unauthorized insurer to perform the insurance contract. 618.39(3) (3) Standards by rule. 618.39(3)(a) (a) The office may by rule promulgate standards for any of the following: 618.39(3)(a)1. 1. Establishing that a person should know that the result of insurance business is or might be the illegal placement of insurance with an unauthorized insurer or the subsequent servicing of an insurance policy illegally placed with an unauthorized insurer. 618.39(3)(a)2. 2. Imposing requirements under s.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 618.39
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 618.39 cover?
Section 618.39 ("Assisting unauthorized insurers.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin § 618.39?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 618.39 apply to my situation?
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