1. (a) The provisions of this article apply to all transactions and services performed by fire and casualty broker-agents acting in the capacity of an insurance broker for applicants, policyholders, or other consumers of an insurance coverage described in Insurance Code sections 660 or 675.
2. (b) Subdivisions 2189.3(a), (d), (e) and (g), 2189.4, and 2189.5(a), (b), (c), and (f) of this article shall not apply to a wholesale intermediary who in the particular transaction did not negotiate directly with the consumer, provided that the wholesale intermediary discloses its fees in writing to the retail broker-agent.

Note: Authority cited: Section 790.10, Insurance Code. Reference: Sections 790, 790.01, 790.02 and 709.03(b), Insurance Code.

History

1. New article 6.8 (sections 2189.1-2189.8) and section filed 8-25-2000; operative 11-23-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2000, No. 34).