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Tennessee Code Title 56. Insurance § 56-6-604

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)(1) If the commissioner believes that the controlling producer or any other person has not materially complied with this part, or any regulation or order promulgated under this part, after notice and opportunity to be heard, the commissioner may order the controlling producer to cease placing business with the controlled insurer; and

(2) If it is found that, because of the material noncompliance, the controlled insurer or any policyholder of the insurer has suffered any loss or damage, the commissioner may institute a civil action or intervene in an action brought by or on behalf of the insurer or policyholder for recovery of compensatory damages for the benefit of the insurer or policyholder or other appropriate relief.

(b) If an order for liquidation or rehabilitation of the controlled insurer has been entered pursuant to chapter 9, part 1 of this title, and the receiver appointed under that order believes that the controlling producer or any other person has not materially complied with this part, or any regulation or order promulgated under this part, and the insurer suffered any loss or damage from the noncompliance, the receiver may institute a civil action for recovery of damages or other appropriate sanctions for the benefit of the insurer.

(c) Nothing contained in this section shall affect the right of the commissioner to impose any other penalties provided for in this title.

(d) Nothing contained in this section is intended to or shall in any manner alter or affect the rights of policyholders, claimants, creditors or other third parties.

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