Virginia Law

Subject to Article 6 (§ 38.2-1335 et seq.) of Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 (§ 38.2-1400 et seq.) of this title, any domestic insurer may retain, invest in or acquire the whole or any part of the capital stock of any other insurer, unless the effect of such action (i) substantially lessens competition generally or (ii) tends to create a monopoly, in the business of insurance.

1952, c. 317, § 38.1-58; 1983, c. 457; 1986, c. 562.

Any domestic insurer may have a director who is also a director of another domestic, foreign or alien insurer, unless the effect thereof (i) substantially lessens competition generally or (ii) tends to create a monopoly, in the business of insurance.

1952, c. 317, § 38.1-59; 1986, c. 562.

If the Commission has reason to believe that there is a violation of either § 38.2-700 or § 38.2-701, it shall issue and serve upon the insurer or the director concerned a statement of the charges and a notice of a hearing to be held at a time and place fixed in the notice, which shall not be less than thirty days after notice is served. The notice shall require the insurer or director to show cause why an order should not be issued directing the alleged offender to cease and desist from the violation. At such hearing, the insurer or director shall have an opportunity to be heard and to show cause why an order should not be issued requiring the insurer or director to cease and desist from the violation. In all matters in connection with such charges or hearing, the Commission shall have the jurisdiction, power, and authority granted or conferred upon it by Title 12.1, and, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the procedure shall conform to and the right of appeal shall be the same as that provided in that title.

1952, c. 317, § 38.1-60; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 1; 1986, c. 562.

If, after a hearing, the Commission finds that there has been a violation of § 38.2-700 or § 38.2-701, it may issue an order reciting its findings and directing the insurer or director to cease and desist from the violation.

1952, c. 317, § 38.1-61; 1986, c. 562.

A. Any person who violates a cease and desist order entered under § 38.2-703 shall be subject to the provisions of § 38.2-218.

B. Any person convicted of violating this chapter may, in addition, be punished under the provisions of Chapter 1.1 (§ 59.1-9.1 et seq.) of Title 59.1.

1952, c. 317, § 38.1-62; 1986, c. 562.

Conduct subject to regulation, review or examination pursuant to this title shall, in addition, be subject to the provisions of the Virginia Antitrust Act (§ 59.1-9.1 et seq.).

1986, c. 562.