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ND SB2125

ND SB2125
Producer's lines of insurance, service of process for producer proceedings, revocation of nonresident producer licenses, requirements for renewal of business entity public adjuster licenses, public adjuster proof of insurance requirements, and public adjuster continuing education requirements.


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Introduced
01/07/2025
In Committee
03/07/2025
Crossed Over
01/20/2025
Passed
03/14/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/18/2025

Introduced Session

69th Legislative Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to create and enact section 26.1-26-33.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to obligations of insurance producers to maintain an electronic mailing address for regulatory use; to amend and reenact sections 26.1-26-11, 26.1-26-22, 26.1-26-42.1, 26.1-26.8-09, 26.1-26.8-11, and 26.1-26.8-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to producer's lines of insurance, service of process for producer proceedings, revocation of nonresident producer licenses, requirements for renewal of business entity public adjuster licenses, public adjuster proof of insurance requirements, and public adjuster continuing education requirements.

AI Summary

This bill modifies several sections of North Dakota insurance law, focusing on insurance producers and public adjusters. It introduces requirements for insurance producers to maintain an electronic mailing address for regulatory communications and expands the definition of insurance lines to include more specific terminology for life, annuity, and variable life insurance products. The bill adjusts service of process procedures to allow electronic mail as a valid method of communication, and modifies provisions for license renewal and revocation for both individual and business entity public adjusters. Specifically, the bill increases the notice period for license renewal from 60 to 90 days, changes bond and insurance requirements for public adjusters, reduces the termination notice period for surety bonds from 60 to 30 days, and provides more flexibility in reporting continuing education credits. The legislation also streamlines processes for license renewal, name or address changes, and reporting administrative actions or criminal convictions, while giving the insurance commissioner additional administrative tools and discretion in managing producer and adjuster licenses.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Industry and Business (Senate)

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 03/18 (on 03/20/2025)

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