1. (1) A surplus lines insurance advisory organization of surplus lines insurance producers may be formed to:

   1. (a) facilitate and encourage compliance by its members with the laws of this state and the rules of the commissioner relative to surplus lines insurance;
   2. (b) communicate with organizations of authorized insurers with respect to the proper use of the surplus lines insurance market;
   3. (c) receive and disseminate to its members information relative to surplus lines insurance; and
   4. (d) communicate member and industry concerns to the commissioner.

2. (2) The surplus lines insurance advisory organization shall file with the commissioner:

   1. (a) a copy of its constitution, its articles of agreement or association, or its certificate of incorporation;
   2. (b) a copy of its bylaws, rules, and regulations governing its activities;
   3. (c) a current list of its members.
3. (3) The commissioner may consult with the organization in regard to the development of the approved risk list and other matters concerning the regulation of surplus lines insurance transactions.

History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 350, L. 2011.