Section 60J.11 Penalties

MINNESOTA STATUTES AND CODES

60J.11 PENALTIES.

Subdivision 1.Cease and desist order.

If the commissioner believes that the controlling producer or any other person has not materially complied with sections 60J.06 to 60J.11 or any rule or order, after notice and opportunity to be heard, the commissioner may order the controlling producer to cease placing business with the controlled insurer.

Subd. 2.Commissioner's authority.

If the commissioner finds pursuant to the procedural requirements of section 45.027, that a person has violated a provision of this chapter, the commissioner may take any action authorized under that section.

Subd. 3.Civil action by commissioner.

The commissioner may maintain 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.

Subd. 4.Civil action by receiver.

If an order for liquidation or rehabilitation of the controlled insurer has been entered under chapter 60B and the receiver appointed under that order believes that the controlling producer or any other person has not materially complied with sections 60J.06 to 60J.11, or any rule or order, and the insurer suffered any loss or damage therefrom, the receiver may maintain a civil action for recovery of damages or other appropriate sanctions for the benefit of the insurer.

Subd. 5.Additional penalties and rights.

Nothing contained in this section affects the right of the commissioner to impose any other penalties provided for in the insurance law. 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.