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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Subdivision 1. Administrative and civil penalties and liabilities. A reinsurance intermediary, insurer, or reinsurer found by the commissioner, after a hearing conducted in accordance with chapter 14, to be in violation of any provision of sections 60A.70 to 60A.756, shall:
(1) for each separate violation, pay a penalty in an amount not exceeding $5,000; and
(2) be subject to revocation or suspension of its license.
Subd. 2. Civil remedies. (a) If it was found that because of the violation the insurer or reinsurer has suffered loss or damage, the commissioner may maintain a civil action for recovery of compensatory damages for the benefit of the reinsurer or insurer and its policyholders and creditors or seek other appropriate relief.
(b) If an order of rehabilitation or liquidation of the insurer has been entered pursuant to chapter 60B, and the receiver appointed under that order determines that the reinsurance intermediary or any other person has violated sections 60A.70 to 60A.756, or any rule or order adopted under those sections, and the insurer suffered any loss or damage, the receiver may maintain a civil action for recovery of damages or other appropriate sanctions for the benefit of the insurer.
Subd. 3. Judicial review. The decision, determination, or order of the commissioner pursuant to subdivision 1 is subject to judicial review pursuant to chapter 14.
Subd. 4. Other penalties. Nothing contained in this section affects the right of the commissioner to impose any other penalties provided in the insurance laws.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Minnesota Statutes Insurance (Ch. 59A-79a) § 60A.75. Violations - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mn/insurance-ch-59a-79a/mn-st-sect-60a-75/
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