Code of Virginia Code - Article 2. Unlicensed Nonresident Brokers and Agents Process

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Code of Virginia
Title 38.2. Insurance
Chapter 8. Service of Process

11/21/2024

Article 2. Unlicensed Nonresident Brokers and Agents Process.

§ 38.2-808. Definition.

For the purposes of this article, "agent" shall have the meaning as set forth in § 38.2-1800 which shall include a legal services agent, a health agent and a dental or optometric services agent.

1986, c. 562.

§ 38.2-809. What constitutes appointment of agent for service of process.

The clerk of the Commission shall be deemed to be appointed by any unlicensed nonresident broker or agent as its agent for the service of process pursuant to § 13.1-758 if any of the following acts are effected by mail or otherwise in this Commonwealth by such unlicensed nonresident broker or agent: (i) the issuance or delivery of insurance contracts to residents of this Commonwealth or to corporations authorized to do business in this Commonwealth, (ii) the solicitation of applications for such contracts, (iii) the collection of premiums, membership fees, assessments or other considerations for such contracts, or (iv) the transaction of any other insurance business in connection with such contracts.

1958, c. 180, § 38.1-70.2; 1986, c. 562.

§ 38.2-810. How process or notice served.

Service of process or notice upon any unlicensed nonresident broker or agent in any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the acts enumerated in § 38.2-809 in this Commonwealth shall be made in the manner prescribed in § 13.1-758.

1958, c. 180, § 38.1-70.3; 1986, c. 562.

§ 38.2-811. Other legal service not limited.

Nothing in this article shall limit the right to serve any process or notice upon any unlicensed nonresident broker or agent in any other manner permitted by law.

1958, c. 180, § 38.1-70.4; 1986, c. 562.