N.M. Code R. § 13.4.5.20 – Written Agreements

A. The written agreement between the administrator and insurer required by Section 59A-12A NMSA 1978 -4 shall include a statement of duties which the administrator is expected to perform on behalf of the insurer and the lines, classes or types of insurance for which the administrator is to be authorized to administer. The agreement shall make provisions with respect to underwriting or other standards pertaining to the business underwritten by such insurer.
B. The insurer or administrator may upon written notice, terminate the written agreement for cause as provided in the agreement. The insurer may suspend the underwriting authority of the administrator during the pendency of any dispute regarding the cause for termination of the written agreement. The insurer must fulfill any lawful obligations with respect to policies or claims affected by the written agreement, regardless of any dispute between the insurer and the administrator.
[2/1/92; Recompiled 11/30/01]