Code of Virginia (Last Updated:July 28, 2020) |
TITLE 38.2. Insurance |
CHAPTER 8. Service of Process |
ARTICLE 1. Unlicensed Insurers Process |
SECTION 38.2-801. What constitutes appointment of agent for service of process |
A. The clerk of the Commission shall be deemed to be appointed by any insurer unlicensed in this Commonwealth as its agent for the service of process in accordance with § 13.1-758 if any of the following acts are effected by mail or otherwise in this Commonwealth: 1. The issuance or delivery of insurance contracts to residents of this Commonwealth or to corporations authorized to do business in this Commonwealth; 2. The solicitation of applications for these insurance contracts; 3. The collection of premiums, membership fees, assessments or other considerations for these insurance contracts; or 4. The transaction of any other insurance business in connection with these insurance contracts. 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-64; 1956, c. 431; 1958, c. 597; 1986, c. 562. |